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Should a year of National Service Be Required for all Americans? - John Stritt

John Stritt — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The following email was sent to me from Jennifer Oxenford [jmacdoug@isc.upenn.edu] This is a free video conference.

Schools around the globe are invited to join a new program being offered by The National Constitution Center called, "THE EXCHANGE: Should a year of national service be required for all Americans?" This program will be offered on March 18, 2010 from 12:30-1:30 PM EST. The Cost is FREE and the program is open to schools who have access to Internet2 connected networks and H.323 videoconferencing equipment. (Note - All ESU 10/11 schools are members of Internet2.)

If interested, please contact Jason Allen at either jallen@constitutioncenter.org or 215.409.6644 by Thursday, March 11th for registration and information. Mandatory Internet2 testing for all sites will be on Friday March 12th. Once you have confirmed that you have Internet2 capabilities please contact Jason Allen to reserve a testing time.

The National Constitution Center is excited to invite your school to participate in the 4th installment of the 2009 – 2010 season of its national student program, The Exchange: A Marketplace of Student Ideas. This event will take place on Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EST. This installment of The Exchange, “Should a year of national service be required for all Americans?“ asks students to consider ways to connect national needs and the demands of responsible citizenship. The discussion will be hosted by SuChin Pak from MTV and Discovery Channel’s Planet Green and moderated by Kermit Roosevelt, professor of law from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law.

Students will have the opportunity to be heard by and hear from other students around the country using Internet2 video conferencing technology. It is an exciting way for students to discuss current constitutional and political issues with their classmates and peers in other parts of the nation.

Schools that participate in The Exchange will be asked to use a free Town Hall Wall lesson-plan poster provided by the National Constitution Center to prepare their students to be part of the conversation.

If your school chooses to participate in The Exchange, you will be asked to select one student to be part of the video conference round table. Only one student, your school’s student representative, is allowed to speak to the national audience during the video conference. If a student other than your student representative speaks without prior authorization, then your school will be disconnected form the video conference.

During the video conference, students will have an opportunity to interact with each other and share their thoughts on mandatory national service. Students will use this deliberation to recommend a national service model that the government should implement.

Participating schools must have connectivity to the INTERNET2 network and the ability to do H.323 videoconferencing.

While there is no cost to participate in this event, we do ask schools to work to make sure this event is a success. Participating schools will be responsible for the following:

Participation and successful completion of videoconference testing prior to the event with the National Constitution Center;
Selection of a student representative;
Preparation of students through the use of the free Exchange Town Hall Wall lesson-plan poster and resources; and
Completion of the nationwide Exchange Web Poll at www.constitutioncenter.org/exchange <http://www.constitutioncenter.org/exchange> .

We hope you are able to participate in this remarkable opportunity.

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Skype and Lifesize Working Together - John Stritt

John Stritt — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Skype, (the cross-platform video and audio program), Logitech (who manufacturers low priced video and audio hardware), and Lifesize (who was recently purchased by Logitech and provides an H.323 HD video conferencing tool) have plans that will allow video conferencing between these platforms.

Skype users enjoy the application cost (free) and the versatility of the application. With this cross platform application having the ability to connect to the regular video conferencing equipment, we will soon have the ability to have a good quality connection across both major platforms at a low cost.

To read more about what is being said, go to http://www.thestandard.com/news/2010/01/11/skype-and-lifesize-may-have-hd-video-compatibility-soon

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Kindergarten Video Conferencing Activity - John Stritt

John Stritt — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

If interested, you can go to http://katyvc.pbworks.com/Snow-Partners and you will see multiple times for making such a connection. If you are interested in this event, please email me as I need to set up your distance learning equipment in the CAPSpace database. Also feel free to send questions you might have regarding this event. jstritt@esu10.org

Description: Student will share a snow-themed piece of literature and discuss what life is like in winter.
Dates: Jan. 26, 27, or 28 (multipe times to make connections)
Sign up method:Website http://katyvc.pbworks.com/Snow-Partners
K Subjects: Language Arts/English, Science (Physical)
Outcomes:

Observe and identify patterns including seasons, growth, and day and night and predict what happens next.
Observe and record weather changes over seasons.
Compare changes in parts of trees through the seasons.
Ask questions about organisms, objects, and events.
Make connections to own experiences, to ideas in other texts and to the larger community and discuss textual evidence

Preparation Time Frame:
Preparation is minimal. Partners where is snows, may want time to take video and pictures.
Methods and Activities: Resources are online resources provided by Katy ISD facilitator. See wiki: http://katyvc.pbworks.com/Snow-PartnersResponsibilities:See agenda & wiki here:http://katyvc.pbworks.com/Snow-PartnersAgenda:
Session Agenda

Greetings from both schools
Share weather report from both schools
Shared literature
Snow Partners dress in snow gear (snow suit, boots, gloves, hat, scarf)
Discussion/Q&A about living in snow (Best part , Worst part, Special jobs (shoveling snow, breaking up ice in animal water holes), Safety rules)
Share excerpts from More Snow for Kids

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Celebrating Black History Month with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill - John Stritt

John Stritt — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:49:17 GMT

Date and Time: Tuesday, February 2, 2010. 9:30 AM

Description: Dr. Marc Lamont Hill is one of the youngest members of the growing body of “Hip-Hop Intellectuals” in the country. His work, which covers topics such as hip-hop culture, politics, sexuality, education, and religion, has appeared in numerous journals, magazines, books, and anthologies. Dr. Hill has lectured widely and provides regular commentary for numerous radio, television and print media outlets such as The Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, Essence Magazine, Radio America, CNN,
MSNBC, and Fox News. His column, The Barbershop Notebooks, appears bi-monthly for PopMatters Magazine and his award-winning daily blog is updated on his website www.MarcLamontHill.com. In 2005, Ebony Magazine named him one of America's top 30 Black leaders under 30 years old. Dr. Hill is currently completing several book projects, including You Ain't Heard It From Me: Snitching, Rumors and the Politics of Other People's Business in Hip-Hop America; Vocab: Words and Phrases of the Hip-
Hop Nation; New Dilemmas of the Black Intellectual (edited with Gregory Seaton); and
Media, Learning, and Sites of Possibility (edited with Lalitha Vasudevan).

Registration: To register for this video conference event, send an email to Mike Irwin (mirwin@durhammuseum.org), Durham Museum distance education director. Limited number of sites for this presentation.

See attachment for additional information.

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Celebrate Women's History Month with Marshawn Evans - John Stritt

John Stritt — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Date and Time: Tuesday, March 2, 2010. 9:30 AM

Description:
The journey for entrepreneur, attorney and author, Marshawn Evans, J.D., stretches from being labeled a problem-child to becoming one of Glamour Magazine’s and USA Today’s top women in America. Now
known to audiences as “Miss Peak Performance,” Marshawn has used her story to speak words of empowerment across the nation and on such leading media outlets as ABC, VH1, CNBC and PBS. As President and Chief Branding Officer of EDGE 3M, a media, marketing and
management firm for celebrities and professional athletes, she represents some of the nation’s top personalities in entertainment, the NFL and NBA. With her savvy business brawn, Marshawn attracted
the attention of real-estate tycoon Donald Trump whom handpicked her as a cast member on NBC’s popular show The Apprentice, and enabled her to lead Trump’s all-women team to their only victory as the project manager. She has worked on televised promotional projects and marketing campaigns for companies such as Sony Pictures, Lucas Films, Lamborghini, Bally Total Fitness, The Learning Annex, and
Dairy Queen.

Registration: To register for this video conference event, send an email to Mike Irwin (mirwin@durhammuseum.org), Durham Museum distance education director. Limited number of sites for this presentation.

Click here to download a pdf file about the event.

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The Arts - A Celebration of Sustainability - John Stritt

John Stritt — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Date and Time:

January 15, 2010 - 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
January 21, 2010 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Description: The highly physical, wildly theatrical and thoroughly entertaining sonically driven music is sure to have you in awe. ScrapArtsMusic excites the senses with its intricate rhythms, raw energy, athletic choreography and the most inventive use of recycling today! Using scrap and offbeat materials from accordion parts to artillery shells, these one-of-a-kind instruments are as striking as their music is riveting. Interact with the musicians; learn how they make their instruments; hear them play; and share a project of your own school that exemplifies how you have recycled materials. Learn more about the musicians and their earth-friendly mission at http://www.scrapartsmusic.com. Cost for the program is FREE

Target Audiience - Grades 5-12

More information including how to register, go to http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=2979 (go to the bottom of the page for registration information).

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Inside the Artist's Studio - John Stritt

John Stritt — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Portfolio Gallery: Creating an Art Exhibit

Date: December 1, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. CT
Grade Level: 5-12
Program Description:
Engaging directly with art on display in the Portfolio Gallery’s current exhibition “Still All Over the Place” featuring works by artist Lonnie Powell, participating students will be invited to experience what it means to create an art exhibition. How are works chosen for the exhibition? How is location determined for works to be placed in the exhibition space? How is the exhibition organized to give the viewer a better sense of the artist’s concepts, themes, inspiration, etc? How does the way works of art are exhibited affect the viewer’s experience of them?
We’ll explore these questions and more as students ask questions of artist Lonnie Powell and the gallery’s owner and curator. Mr. Powell paints both portraits and landscapes in various media including watercolor, oil, charcoals, and pastels. Students will learn about the central themes of the exhibition, see selected works, and view video of the exhibition being put up, video of the exhibition’s opening night and reactions from patrons at opening night.
About the Exhibition and Portfolio Gallery:
More information about Mr. Powell’s exhibition, some images of Mr. Powell’s paintings, and details about the mission and artistic and educational programs of Portfolio Gallery can be found at the Portfolio Gallery website, http://www.portfoliogallerystl.org/.

More details about the interactive program, including format, learning activities and related curriculum standards can be found at http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=2920.

Inside the Artists Studio

Portfolio Gallery: In-Depth with Artist Lonnie Powell
Date: December 3, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. CT
Grade Level: 5-12
Program Description:
Engaging directly with art on display in the Portfolio Gallery’s current exhibition “Still All Over the Place” featuringworks by artist Lonnie Powell, participating students will interact with the artist as he shares examples of his work. Mr. Powell paints both portraits and landscapes in various media including watercolor, oil, charcoals, and pastels.Students will explore individual paintings. They will interact with the artist to discuss what inspires him, the variety of his subject matter, the techniqueshe uses, and his creative process. Selected students from each interactive location will also be able to share an example of their work and information about their inspiration and creative process for discussion with, and feedback from, Mr. Powell.
About the Exhibition and Portfolio Gallery:
More information about Mr. Powell’s exhibition, some images of Mr. Powell’s paintings, and details about the mission and artistic and educational programs of Portfolio Gallery can be found at the Portfolio Gallery website, http://www.portfoliogallerystl.org/.

More details about the interactive program, including format, learning activities and related
curriculum standards can be found at http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=2921.

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Stand Up and Speak Out - John Stritt

John Stritt — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:26:03 GMT

Are your students ready to STAND UP, SPEAK OUT and LEND A HAND against extremism and hunger?

TARGET AUDIENCE: Grades 7-12
Program Cost: - Free
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 24, 2009
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

In the winter of 1945, on the day of her liberation from six years of Nazi rule, Gerda Weissmann clung to life at the end of a 350-mile death march. She weighed 68 pounds, her hair had turned white, and she had not had a bath in three years. She survived with courage, grace and dignity.

Gerda Weissmann Klein, renowned motivational speaker and Holocaust survivor, teaches each one of us about tolerance, understanding and making a difference. Gerda Klein’s spirit helped her survive six years under Nazi rule; through her story, and her unique perspective, she continues to help each one of us to understand the dangers of hate and extremism.

Students involved in STAND UP. SPEAK OUT. LEND A HAND will hear from Gerda during a special interactive videoconference event and then embark upon their own service learning projects. Each participating school will be tasked with designing and implementing a service learning project that combats social issues in their community.

In order to maintain an on-going dialogue over the course of the project, each class will create a wiki page and posting bi-weekly updates on their projects. Once a month, schools will be assigned a partner class who will review and comment on their wiki page (and vice versa). Students will then reconvene via videoconference to share their service learning projects with the Klein Foundation during a celebratory "Project Collaboration Videoconference" in March. We will break schools into smaller groups for project sharing to encourage dialogue among students!

It's a three-month service learning challenge. Are your students ready to STAND UP, SPEAK OUT, and LEND A HAND against extremism and hunger?

MAGPI is pleased to partner with The Gerda and Kurt Klein Foundation to bring you this program

PROJECT TIMELINE:

You are the Messengers to a Time I Will Not See:
A Conversation with Gerda Weissmann Klein Videoconference

December 10, 2009 * 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Supporting Your Students in their Service Learning ProjectsTeacher Workshop Videoconference

January 21, 2010 * 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

Student Service Learning Projects

December – March

Service Project CelebrationStudent Sharing Videoconference Event

March 24, 2010 * 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Students/Classes will be assigned to a 50 minute interactive period during this time.

For additional information including dates and how to register,
http://www.magpi.net/Community/Programs/Stand-Speak-Out-Lend-Hand

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Enrichment Events for K12 - John Stritt

John Stritt — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

As most of our schools have video conferencing technology available for both high school and elementary classrooms, I will be using this forum to share about upcoming opportunities.

Almost daily I receive emails about upcoming events. Some are free while others have a participation fee.

Because you receive this notice, I would ask that you share about these opportunities with staff members at your school. If they need assistance in setting up their technology, please share my email address.

Also I believe you have rights to publish your own posts which would allow you to share enrichment events you have participated in. Your experiences - both good and not so good - will provide others ideas for both "sit and get" and collaborative events.

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Day of the Dead Enrichment Activity - John Stritt

John Stritt — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Last year, Spanish classes at Loup City and Palmer Public Schools participated in an enrichment event entitled Day of the Dead. This event was sponsored by an ESU in Texas.

Both teachers felt it was a good experience and wanted to do a similar activity in Nebraska.

In support of these schools, ESU 10 will provide video conferencing support for the Day of the Dead activity which will be held on Thursday, October 29. There will be several sessions held during the day for schools who wish to participate by sharing their memorials or just wanting to view the event.

To learn more about the event, please go to http://blog.esu10.org/jstritt/67

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John Stritt
ESU 10 Distance Education Director
jstritt@esu10.org
Phone: 308-865-5664 Ext 281
Fax: 308-233-9069
POB 850
Kearney NE 68845

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Quick Notice - Holocaust Presentation Via DL - John Stritt

John Stritt — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:00:00 GMT

I apologize for the late notice but Steve Cherry at Kearney Public has scheduled a video conference for tomorrow - Tuesday, May 5 - from 2-3:20 CST with the Holocaust Museum in Washinton DC. The presenter will be Susan Taube (Strauss) a holocaust survivor.. See her biography below.

Please pass this on to your social science department and if you wish to join the live two-way video conference from Washington DC, please asap me and will get you linked in for tomorrow.

John Stritt - jstritt@esu10.org

Susan Taube (Strauss) - Born January 9, 1926, Vacha, Germany

Susan grew up in Vacha, a small Thuringian town where her family had lived for more than 400 years. Her father, Herman, owned a general store and her mother, Bertha, took care of the home and children. Susan had a younger sister Brunhilde. The Strausses were one of about 25–30 Jewish families living in Vacha.

1933–39: Soon after the Nazis took power, many of Susan's friends stopped playing with her. In 1938 she was forced to leave the public school. That November, the Nazis unleashed a wave of pogroms throughout Germany known as Kristallnacht (“The Night of Broken Glass”). In Vacha, local party members damaged the family store and imprisoned her father in the Buchenwald concentration camp. He was released after four weeks on the condition that he quickly emigrate. In 1939 he fled to Belgium. Susan, her mother, grandmother, and sister moved to Berlin, where there was a large Jewish community.

1940–44: During the war, Susan was conscripted for forced labor and produced radio receivers for submarines. Her father reached the United States in 1940, but was unable to get his family out of Germany. In January 1942, Susan and her family were deported to the Riga ghetto in occupied Latvia. Upon arrival, her grandmother, Jettchen, was taken to the nearby forests and killed. Susan, her mother, and sister were placed in forced labor in the ghetto and at the Kaiserwald concentration camp. In fall 1944, as the Soviet army approached, they were deported to the Stutthof camp. From Stutthof, Susan was transferred to the subcamp of Sophienwalde, where the prisoners were forced to pave roads.

In February 1945, the SS sent the prisoners on a death march. Susan was liberated by Soviet troops on March 10, 1945. Her mother perished in the Thorn (Torun) labor camp and her sister at Stutthof. After the war, Susan married, and immigrated with her husband and family to the United States, where they joined her father.

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Transcontinental Railroad (Wednesdays in April or May) - John Stritt

John Stritt — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Transcontinental Railroad: - Uniting a Country

(Note) We have revised the program to better suit your schedule so that your students may be able to participate in this informative interactive video conference.

You now can schedule a one hour program to bring in an expert on the topic into your classroom via video conferencing at any time on any Wednesday in the month of April or May.

Each teacher participating will receive a packet of useful information loaded with primary and secondary sources, activities and supplemental material helpful in preparing your students for this connection, and to provide teachers with material for follow-up.

Audience: Jr. High students.

This interactive Video Conference is made possible through a collaborative effort between the Durham Museum, Omaha Nebraska, The Union Pacific Railroad Museum, The Historic General Dodge House and The RailsWest Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, IA.

For more information: Contact Mike Irwin, Distance Learning Coordinator Durham Museum at mirwin@durhammuseum.org 402-444-5027 or Patricia LaBounty, Outreach Coordinator PLABOUNT@upcontractor.up.com 402-501-3841

Cost: Free - Sign up is an a first come first serve basis.

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Language Arts - Celebration of Writing - April 28 - John Stritt

John Stritt — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

(Note - If you have questions related to this activity, contact me - jstritt@esu10.org)

Description: Mr. David Harrison (Poet Laureate, Drury University, Springfield, Mo.) has been visiting with students in the United States and abroad since the early 70s about writing. Wherever he is, his goal is always the same. He believes that all students have something to say and, if they can say it, they can write it. Writing is the sound our voices make on paper. He loves to take the mystery out of writing and show students of all ages some of the best ways to express themselves. The more fun we have together, the more likely students are to find pleasure in writing.

Mr. Harrison will discuss writing with students and they will have the opportunity to ask questions to Mr. Harrison about the writing process. The students’ questions will guide much of the discussion. All styles of writing are open for discussion.

To prepare for this session, it is recommended that teachers work with their students in advance of the event by talking about writing (whatever is germane to their situation), read some works by David Harrison to have an idea of what they want to know about him, and decide on some good questions to ask. Suggested Harrison titles include for elementary (Somebody Catch My Homework, bugs, and The Book of Giant Stories); for middle school (Pirates, The Alligator in the Closet, and Cave Detectives); and for high school (Cave Detectives, Wild Country, and Sounds of Rain)

Date: April 28, 2009
Times/Grade Levels:

Grades 3-4: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. CST
Grades 6-8: 11:00 a.m. – Noon CST
Grades 9-12: 1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m. CST

Cost: Free! (Thanks to Drury University, otherwise it’s $2,000)

Two Ways to Connect: Sites can participate by H.323 videoconferencing (space is limited) or connect via web video stream.

To Register: Contact Laurie Edmondson of Drury University at ledmondson@drury.edu or 417-873-7569. Participants will receive information on connecting to their session (Videoconference or Web Stream) following the completion of registration. The registration deadline is Friday, April 24, 2009.

Note: Schools participating via videoconference must be validated to MOREnet’s video gateway prior to event. Contact MOREnet Video Support to test your connection and validate your videoconference equipment (573-884-6986).

This is an opportunity to have an hour of instructive fun rather than another stressful challenge to squeeze into a busy schedule.

Information regarding David Harrison and his works are available on the Missouri Writes for Kids website at http://mowrites4kids.drury.edu/authors/harrison/ <http://mowrites4kids.drury.edu/authors/harrison/>

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FCS - Get Cooking at Durham Video Conference - John Stritt

John Stritt — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

If your school is offering a foods class as part of your FCS program, your FCS instructor may be interested in this two part line-up of cooking demonstrations with some of the area’s most talented chefs and chocolatiers! This fun and educational format will give you the tools you need to prepare these exquisite dishes at home.

Presentations include:
Colleen Cleek, Owner of The Classy Gourmet - Friday, February 13 at 1 pm
Featuring: Flourless Chocolate Cake Torte with Raspberry Reduction Sauce and Chocolate Purses

Tina Tweedy, Chocolatier & Owner of Sweets of Eden - Friday, March 13 at 1 pm
Featuring: Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Garnishes and Decorative Chocolate Easter Eggs

If interested in either of these video conferences, cCntact Mike Irwin at the Durham Museum for more information. 402-444-5027 or e-mail mirwin@durhammuseum.org
Go to the Durham Website for more information on the Chocolate Exhibit. http://durhammuseum.org

For some really great student activities go to http://www.fieldmuseum.org/Chocolate/education.html

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Malcolm X Video Conference - John Stritt

John Stritt — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Video Conference opportunity from the Durham Museum

The Durham Museum invites you and your students to join them to a live and interactive presentation from the Durham Museum Lecture Hall as Charles Everett Pace, Chautauqua Performer / Scholar. Mr. Pace transforms into Malcolm X to provide participants with background on the life and ideas of Malcolm X followed by questions to the performer while he remains in character.
For more information on Charles Pace as Malcolm X go to www//charleseverettpace.com
The presentation will be shared via video conference on February 19th, 9:30 to 10:30 am.
If you are interested in having your students attend this informative performance contact Mike Irwin – mirwin@durhammuseum.org or call 402-444-5027

Comment - I attended a Chautauqua presentation by Mr. Pace in character as Malcolm X. My background on Malcolm X who is a native Nebraskan was very limited. Mr. Pace was extremely entertaining as well as informative. These programs have been filling up quickly so if you are interested, respond ASAP.

John Stritt

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Meet NASA Researchers - John Stritt

John Stritt — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:23:56 GMT

Video Conferencing Description: Meet Exciting Researchers with NASA's Digital Learning Network™!
Every Wednesday, NASA will be featuring a speaker from either NASA Ames Research Center or the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. These talks will be geared for the upper middle school and high school audience and will focus on the speaker's research and their career path.

When: Every Wednesday as listed on the web site - http://erc.arc.nasa.gov/dln/

Time: 12:00 Noon CST

January Topics: Astrobiology (Jan 14), Fluid Dynamics (Jan 21), and Optics (Jan 28)

Technical Requirements: Access to videoconferencing codec equipment.

Registation Procedure: Please select the date(s) you would like to sign up for and to read more about that week's presentation. On that page there is a link to sign up.

# of School Participants: We will offer each session to 15 classrooms on a first come- first serve basis. In order to maximize the interactivity, 5 of those 15 classrooms will be able to interact with the presenter during the event.

Cost: Absolutely, positively FREE. You must be a school/ organization in the United States.

If you have additional questions about the program or how to connect, please contact John Stritt at ESU 10 - jstritt@esu10.org

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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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