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Inside the Artist's Studio - Marvelous Metals - John Stritt

John Stritt — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

This is part of a series of free video conferences for visual and performing arts. Additional programs can be viewed at http://www.tvdec.org/FArtsCP

Date: January 15, 2009
Times: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CDT or 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. CDT
Grade Levels: 7-12
Cost: NO CHARGE

Interact with metalsmith Michael Gleason as he creates pieces of jewelry inspired by his interests in architecture and science fiction. Working with titanium and sterling silver, Michael will demonstrate
the process used to execute his finished pieces. The program will begin with Michael sharing a finished piece of jewelry he has created. Students will then be able to interact as he demonstrates the steps it took to create that work. Students will be able to ask their questions about his torch work, the anodizing process, cutting techniques, the use of cold connections and hot connections, and the kinds of metals used as they see the piece come to life before their eyes. Students will also see examples of Michael’s other work, both in jewelry and other forms. We’ll explore the big questions:

Where do ideas for art come from?
How is inspiration transformed into a piece of art?
How are metals used to create works of art?
What techniques are available for the metals artist?
Ask your additional questions as you watch Michael at work.

How to enroll - If you wish to enroll in any videoconference program, please contact us directly via e-mail (Tim_Gore@clayton.k12.mo.us) or phone (314 773 6934). If you would like me to assist you in scheduling, please contact me (jstritt@esu10.org) Archived versions of each program will also be available on http://www.hectv.org and via DVD.

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More Autopsy Opportunities - John Stritt

John Stritt — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:46:02 GMT

Autopsy

COSI currently has a few openings for our upcoming In Depth: Autopsy programs on:

January 6, 9:00AM ET and 11:00AM ET
January 15, 9:00AM ET and 11:00AM ET
January 21, 9:00AM ET
April 23, 11:00AM ET and 3:30 PM ET
May 5, 1:30 PM ET and 3:30 PM ET
May 15, 1:30 PM ET
May 21, 1:30 PM ET
May 26, 1:30 PM ET

Cost is $275 for the video conference.

Grades 10-12
See a real autopsy from start to finish! Students will have a truly memorable learning experience by asking questions and interacting with a forensic pathologist, while watching a taped, ninety-minute autopsy. Students receive an information guide on the autopsy procedure and associated careers.

Teachers receive an information packet and materials for pre- and post-experience activities for the classroom. The kit includes enough materials for 30 students. Appropriate for grades 10 and up. Adult and community groups are welcome.

To make a reservation to participate in this program at your school via videoconference, please use our online reservation system at https://education.cosi.org/eers/ . If you would like to bring your class to COSI to experience this program, please call 888-819-COSI and speak to a call center representative to make your reservation.

(Students from Ord, Loup City, Pleasanton, and Kearney Catholic participated in this program in December. To learn more about their reactions, go to http://community.tvdec.org/ArticleDetails.aspx?ArticleID=478.)

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Social Science Virtual Field Trip Opportunities - John Stritt

John Stritt — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:03:40 GMT

The Durham Museum in Omaha is offering two virtual field trip experiences for schools. Their is no charge for these field trip opportunities. Please share this information with your social science department.

If you are interested in participating in either or both, please let me know or use the information below to make a reservation with the Durham Museum.

"I Like Stalin" - Truman and the Potsdam Conference

Date: Friday, December 12th 1 - 2 PM CST
Presenter: Mark Adams, Education Director – The Truman Library

President Harry Truman attended the Potsdam Conference in the summer of 1945. His views of Stalin and Churchill were sent home to his wife Bess and revealed through his own personal diary. This program will explore what Truman had to say about members of the "Big Three" and how his views changed during the conference.

If you are interested in having this program in your classroom, live via video conference, please contact Brittany Kneip or Mike Irwin at (402) 444-5027 or email your request to mirwin@durhammuseum.org.

Live from the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Date: Tuesday, December 16th, 2-3 PM CST

Join us at The Durham for an interactive “field trip” to the USS Arizona Memorial Museum in Pearl Harbor. Survivors will give their first hand accounts of the attack of December 7th, 1941 and provide your students with textbook facts as well as an opportunity to ask these veterans personal questions about that infamous day in our history.

If you are interested in having this program in your classroom, live via video conference, please contact Brittany Kneip or Mike Irwin at (402) 444-5027 or email your request to mirwin@durhammuseum.org.

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ESU 10 Students View Autopsy - John Stritt

John Stritt — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

“Very cool!”, “interesting”, “gross”, “I learned so much”. That’s how students from the Kearney Catholic Advanced Biology class described their recent experience at ESU 10.

Kearney Catholic students along with Loup City, Ord, and Pleasanton recently took advantage of an outstanding opportunity in Biology. They were able to take part in a video taped autopsy, via live video conference, guided by retired forensic pathologist Dr. Larry R. Tate. The format allowed for constant interpretation of the autopsy procedure by Dr. Tate and gave the students the opportunity to ask questions as the 90 minute procedure progressed.

To view comments about the program from Ord students, click here.

The program, by COSI science in conjunction with The Ohio State University Medical Center, included student information packets which served as a student guide, follow up toxicology and histology experiments to determine cause of death, and career information in medical fields, specifically in the area of pathology.

The experience was memorable and gave students a chance to “enjoy viewing the parts of the body that we always learn about but never really see”. Thank you to all of those at ESU 10 for your efforts to make this once in a lifetime experience possible!!

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Jazz from the Inside - John Stritt

John Stritt — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Please pass this information on to your music instructor. If they would be interested in joining in this video conference have them send me an email and I would assist in getting the video conference scheduled into their classroom.
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Date: January 9, 2009

Times: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CDT or 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. CDT
Grade Levels: 4-12
Cost: NO CHARGE

RoundTrips is very pleased to announce a new FREE videoconference set for January 9, 2009. "Jazz from the Inside" gives your students the chance to interact with professional jazz musicians The Bad Plus as they perform samples of their unique style of jazz music live from Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis, Missouri. Below please find a short description of the program. More details including program format, related national and state curriculum standards, and learning activities can be found at our CILC web exhibit for the program at http://www.cilc.org/program_detail_new.aspx?id=2305.

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Senator Hagel Video Conferences From Washington - John Stritt

John Stritt — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:35:17 GMT

On Tuesday, November 18 students from Kearney, Ord, and Pleasanton video conferenced with Senator Chuck Hagel. This video conference was the first such connection to schools from the new Senate video conference center in Washington.

As this is a lame duck session and because Senator Hagel did not run for re-election, Senator Hagel is in his last months of legislative action. Even as a lame duck senator, Senator Hagel said that the legislative action is heavy with emphasis on the economy and particularily solutions for the auto industry.

During a question and answer period, students touched upon topics such as equity versus efficiency, the impact of the bailout, specifics of the auto industry bailout, and would he be interested in being part of President-Elect Obama's cabinet (no comment).

Steve Cherry, social science instructor at Kearney Public Schools, was the initiator of the conference.

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Senator Ben Nelson Video Conference - John Stritt

John Stritt — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Senator Ben Nelson met with students from Kearney, Pleasanton, Wood River, Amherst, and Arcadia on November 12 over the video conferencing network. Senator Nelson began by sharing some insights about the recent election. He then answered questions from students at Kearney High as well as the remote sites.

This is the second in a series of social science political based video conferences organized by Steve Cherry, social science instructor and hosted at Kearney High School. In October, Representative Adrian Smith met with students from Amherst and North Platte. Later in November, Mr. Cherry has made arrangements with Senator Hagel to present to students in Nebraska from his Washington office.

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DL Virtual Field Trips - Week 1 - John Stritt

John Stritt — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

As new technology has been introduced into your schools, the opportunity for K-12 virtual field trips has increased. Over the rest of this school year, each week I will highlight a virtual field trip opportunity along with directions on how you sign up for this experience.

This week's featured virtual field trip provider is NASA. NASA can provide these virtual visits from any of their 10 NASA campus sites. NASA does not charge for any of their virtual field trip presentations.

Virtual Field Trip Opportunities from NASA - By going to the following site - http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/catalog/- you can quickly do a search for programs based on grade level, subject matter, subject area, unit correlation, and even standards.

Featured NASA Programs - Recently I talked with the program director of NASA and he felt that three programs were especially good. At the end of each description, I have included a web address that provides information about pre and post activities that go along with the lesson. All of these programs can be adapted for the K-4, 5-8, and 9-12 grade levels.

Spacebots
Description: During this event, students will learn how NASA uses robotics technology to a great extent in its exploration of space. Participants will learn how NASA defines robotics, see how robotic systems are already widely used in the space program, and discover what plans there are for future robotic applications. Students will also have the opportunity to share their activity results with the NASA Education Specialist. - http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/catalog/details/?cid=53

The Solar System and Beyond
Description: What can you learn about objects in our solar system from watching the night sky, either with your own eyes or with a telescope? What do spacecraft tell us about worlds that are millions of miles away? This module will explore the solar system as seen from earth as well as from NASA space probes and telescopes. Students will be introduced to the different characteristics of the planets, to the history of our solar system, and to the variety of objects that orbit the sun. Emphasis is placed on the engineering challenges presented in obtaining data about objects with hostile environments that are moving through space at distances of millions of miles. - http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/catalog/details/?cid=577

A View from the Top: Looking at Earth from Space
Description: Many of us have seen photos of the Earth taken from the Space Shuttle and have marveled at their beautiful vistas. Such imagery will continue to be collected as the International Space Station becomes fully operational, providing a permanent platform for remote sensing. At NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, Earth scientists study images of Earth from geographic and scientific points of view, and their investigations reveal telling facts about our planet and its processes. NASA also collects data relating to climate change, weather events, pollution, and demographics using Earth Observation Satellites. Join NASA's Digital Learning Network as we work together to develop interpretive skills and learn how to look at space-based photography the same way Earth observation scientists do at NASA. - http://dln.nasa.gov/dln/content/catalog/details/?cid=633

Registering for a NASA Virtual Field Trip

For NASA field trips, you must first register to get an account.
After you get an account, you can then register for a virtual field trip.
After registration is confirmed, NASA will request to do a test connection to insure that your connection will work.
Prior to the virtual field trip, the teacher should prepare students by completing the pre conference activities.
If you have any questions regarding setting up your first field trip, please check with me as I will assist you in setting up, testing, and making the connection for your field trip.

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Video Recording - John Stritt

John Stritt — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

At the Distance Education Workshop on October 13, each site in attendance received a Pinnacle Transfer Video recorder and other connecting cables. Please comment on how this technology is working for you.

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