Resources

Videoconferencing for Learning
This is a great site for all kinds of information about videoconferencing, what it is, how it works, etc. and it also has a wonderful listing of content providers, their contact information and websites. Look under "Videoconferencing Adventures."

Cooperative Educational Service Agency: CESA 10
Offers a listing and hotlinks to content providers of electronic field trips.

Videoconferencing in the Classroom
This site has video clips of actual educational videoconferences from various providers.

Two Way Interactive Connections in Education
TWICE promotes and supports collaborative connections using two way interactive video for the benefit of Michigan students. It contains lots of valuable information about videoconference field trips, professional development, and shared classes. Downloadable Powerpoint presentations, a template for an itv lesson plan, and much more. Worth browsing!

Polycom Website
Commercial site of the manufacturer of videoconferencing units. Has a good link to educational uses of the unit.

Tandberg Website
Commercial site of the manucturer of videoconferencing units.

Cable in the Classroom
Wonderful site for teachers with free lesson plans and programs available for taping.

Marco Polo
Great site sponsored by MCI Worldcom. This is a portal for teachers with terrific, juried websites suitable for students. Teachers can obtain lesson plans for all grade levels and all subject areas.

SMART Technologies
Commercial site where you can find out about SMARTboards and how to obtain a grant to purchase one.

Videoconference Cookbook

Videoconferencing Tool (VIC)

VRVS

Conference XP

Apreso
Allows you to capture and share a presentation with just one click. Apreso combines your remarks and slides into a Web-based presentation that you can share with audiences anywhere.

AccessGrid info (including the PIG)

Access Grid Documentation