• In this section you will find a number of resources related to Distance Learning, Virtual Field Trips and Video Conferences.  The district presently has one fixed location for DL/VC connections, which is room 450 in the HS.  The room has stadium seating for 97 participants. The district also has a mobile DL/VC cart in each building which can be setup in virtually any space within the district.  

    There are many great video conferencing opportunities available for students. Video conferencing allows students to participate in a huge array of learning opportunities, from classroom collaborations to visiting museums, theaters and other onsite locations.  The skills students build when they participate in such opportunities are numerous, including such skills as communication skills, presentation skills, etc.

    The process...

    1. Do your research.  What are you looking for? A teacher led Internet-based exploration?  An online collaboration with an author, expert, or institution?  There are many opportunities that exist, but the process of selecting the best fit can be overwhelming.  Below you will find a few links to the most popular DL/VC resource databases.  
    2. Once you have selected an activity, you will need to fill out the Distance Learning/Video Conference Request Form on the Bath CSD Today site.  The request will be automatically routed to your building administrator and technology services.  Upon approval, you will receive an email from either the Technology Services Department or Rene Carver, the DL Coordinator at GST BOCES with the next steps.
    3. After you have completed the activity, please go to the Bath CSD Today Site and complete the Distance Learning/Conference Feedback Form.  The information submitted will be published on the TIS page > Resources for Educators >  Distance Learning/Video Conferencing to assist other staff in evaluating resources.

    Below you will find a list of sites that provide a wealth of information related to DL/VC.  The sites are excellent resources and offer a great starting point (click on the icon to navigate to the site):

     

    The NASA Digital Learning Network.  The NASA STEM Educator Professional Development Collaborative at Texas State University presents a series of free webinars open to all educators. Join NASA education specialists to learn about activities, lesson plans, educator guides and resources that bring NASA into your classroom. Registration is required to participate. To register, simply click on the link provided beneath the webinar description.
     

    The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC), established in 1994 as a not-for-profit, specializing in the access to applications and the utilization of video conferencing for live interactive content and professional development, as well as web-based collaborative learning environments for K-20 education. CILC provides consulting expertise in videoconferencing, integration, problem-based learning projects, school-community partnerships and effective techniques for the delivery and development of quality programs. Visit www.cilc.org to explore the various providers of content and the diversity of programs and trainings available.
       
     

    Connect2Texas is a network of Texas-based educational content providers including museums, cultural, historical, and scientific organizations, and authors. These providers utilize interactive videoconferencing to connect to schools and deliver live educational programs and professional development to school children and educators around Texas and across the country. Bring the scientists, experts, and authors directly to your students without leaving the classroom!