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"This database, sponsored by Polycom, Inc., contains programs from content providers such as zoos and museums that offer ISDN or IP based videoconferencing. The Berrien RESA has researched this information to the best of our knowledge. If you have any corrections or updates, please email them to vcintern@berrienresa.org."

Video conferencing and collaborative project resources

Video conferencing and collaborative project resources

"Polycom offers customers global dial-up access to a variety of its video conferencing equipment. The following is a comprehensive regional listing of specific equipment and related information. Feel free to utilize these numbers to conduct testing of your video conferencing units. Please be aware that these numbers are published worldwide and may be unavailable during certain times of the day due to heavy network traffic. Check back frequently for monthly updates!"

Advancing learning through videoconferencing and other collaborative technologies. - Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration technologies.

"The ways that video conferencing can enhance the educational experience are numerous. Ginger Lewman, director of the Face2Face program at the Turning Point Learning Center in Emporia, Kansas said that video conferencing has been used "as an essential learning opportunity for the past four years. We've been connecting with students across the U.S. and the world to bring religion, geography, history and service learning to vibrant life." But how exactly do you use a video conferencing system in education? Below are five ways to use video conferencing in the classroom."

"The first looks at some of the basics of video conferencing. It is intended to be accessible to a non-technical audience who are interested in picking up key video conferencing concepts and pick up some hints and tips. The second section looks in more depth at teaching and learning using video conferencing. Packed with examples it follows real teachers working in real classrooms and looks at how the technology can support and enable good solid teaching."

"Whether you are new to videoconferences or have been using them for years, we hope the tools on this page will enhance your present use or send you on the road to incoprorating interactive videoconferences in your classroom."

"The intent of the Center is to aid Pennsylvania educators in utilizing videoconferencing in their teaching and learning process whether they are new or experienced with the medium."