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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

iChat AV and iSight Camera

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students interact with science and math classes around the world by doing the same experiment and communicating their results. They use iChat AV and an iSight camera to share relevant information about their area, decide on the...
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: How Ict Has Changed Communication and Collaboration

For Students 6th - 8th
Computers and the internet have changed how people work, communicate, and share information, but we need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of sharing online. This tutorial looks at email, video conferencing, online document...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Videoconferencing

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article that explains what videoconferencing is, how it has developed, how it can be used in varios areas of endeavor (business, education, medicine, etc.) and its societal value
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Article
Other

Training Virtual Teams Using Desktop Video Conferencing

For Students 9th - 10th
Technology does improve team communication and this article tells how.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Project

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Marcus who was able to present his project at school even though he broke his leg. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Online Course
Other

Montana State University: Extended University

For Students 9th - 10th
Located at Montana State University-Bozeman, find professional development, non-credit courses, video conferencing, and outreach to extend learning.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Reading, Writing, and Sounder

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The activities included in this lesson plan require the reading of William Armstrong's Sounder. This technology-based lesson fosters critical thinking and includes journal writing, student-led discussions with another class via video...
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Videoconferencing

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how video conferencing has grown from the 1900s prediction.
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Article
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Zoom

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to get the most out of Zoom, the popular video chat service. We'll show you how to host meetings, start an account, invite participants, and more.
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Article
Childnet

Childnet: Online Safety: Video Calls

For Students 9th - 10th
Video calling allows us to speak to our friends and family, and see their faces, which is especially valuable when we are unable to see them in person. It has also allowed lessons, and contact with schools, to continue during the...