ShoreNet Distance Learning Network
Description
The ShoreNet Distance Learning Network provides leadership, coordination, management and development of services designed to assist schools in successful use of distance learning and videoconferencing as a means to expand course offerings to students and professional development to educators.
Primary Products and Services
Coordination, scheduling, and technical support for distance learning programming including student credit courses, staff development, meetings, electronic field trips, and community education
Training for effective use of distance learning/ videoconferencing equipment and other technology as a digital skill for staff and students
Internet resources including ITV room, video cart schedules, BlueJeans resources, and links to distance learning and e-field trip information
Professional development via ITV
Liaison between school districts, DPI, and DOA with regard to statewide distance learning initiatives
Representation on Wisconsin Association of Distance Education Networks (WADEN)
Production of training and educational videos, public relations/informational videos
Consulting for implementation of districts’ video and distance learning/videoconferencing initiatives
Funding Sources
ShoreNet memberships
Non-member fees
Area e-field trip program registrations
Video production services
Priorities
Provide training and support to prepare teachers to teach digital learning skills
Provide technical support and training to districts with distance learning, videoconferencing, and video production technologies
Assist districts in making effective use of distance learning and videoconferencing technology for meetings and professional development
Provide course coordination and scheduling between districts
Provide planning, technical, and scheduling support for e-field trips
Increase awareness of distance learning and videoconferencing uses and e-field trip opportunities
Video production services
ADA Compliance
Primary Stakeholders
PK-12 staff
Students
Technology Coordinators
Library Media Specialists
District administrators
CESA 7 Area technical and private colleges
School Boards
External partners
more information
Contact Name: Brad Rodgers | Contact Title: Director of Administrative Technology | Phone: 920-617-5648 | Email: brodgers@cesa7.org