The Journey into Distance Learning: Test Drives, Roadblocks, and Destinations

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Author(s): Fawn Warner (Discovery Center of Springfield, USA)
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 17
Source title: Videoconferencing Technology in K-12 Instruction: Best Practices and Trends
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Dianna L. Newman (University at Albany/SUNY, USA), John Falco (University at Albany/SUNY, USA), Stan Silverman (University at Albany/SUNY, USA)and Patricia Barbanell (University at Albany/SUNY, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-331-9.ch001

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Technologies in K-12 Education

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This chapter presents an overview of videoconferencing technology in K-12 instruction from the perspective of a program (content) provider. The chapter provides an overview of the development process, issues and challenges, and future goals of a distance learning program which provides lessons to K-12 classrooms across the country. Specific topic areas include technology and equipment, establishing partnerships, working with K-12 school districts and educators, expanding a program, and staffing needs. Using the analogy of a road trip, the author takes us on a journey through the development, piloting, and use of a distance education videoconferencing program and how it is now being sustained and enhanced.

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