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You may already have videoconferencing equipment installed in your district or even in your classroom. You may even be using it regularly for work or to connect with friends and family. Or, perhaps you've encountered it in a meeting and wondered what it is and how it works. If so, you're not alone. Many professionals, students, and individuals across various fields have heard about this technology, or have seen the cameras and microphones set up in a conference room, yet have no idea about its full capabilities and how it can be leveraged for effective communication and collaboration. That's why we're here.
Optimize Your Impact with the Right Hardware.
Optimize Your Impact with the Right Hardware.
Checklist of Teacher Hardware
Checklist of Teacher Hardware
Must-Have Hardware
A Standard Laptop or Desktop as a Sending Device
One External Monitor
Additional Recommended Hardware
External Camera(s) and/or Document Camera
Speakers (or Headphones If Teaching Only to DL Students)
Microphone or Lapel Mic
(Create and insert a video that shows a camera view of teacher, screen sharing of presentation and/or whiteboard capabilities, adequate view of remote students to measure engagement, etc.)
Arranging Your Space for Delivering DL
Arranging Your Space for Delivering DL
Teachers have different styles and methods of creating engagement in the classroom. While it is good to have some standards in equipment, accommodating the teacher’s needs in creating the distance learning environment should be involved in room setup.
DL Cart or room setup:
Camera placement, monitor / projector placement, portability.
Multiple screens are important.
May or may not directly connect to teacher device.
Example questions to ask:
How will the teacher show whiteboard / notes / live examples?
Will students need to show their work as they ask questions to the teacher?
Will students from multiple locations be expected to interact with each other?
Learn More About How Advancements in Technology Continue to Transform the DL Learning Experience
Learn More About How Advancements in Technology Continue to Transform the DL Learning Experience
This video highlights Nebraska’s Distance Learning program and its role in connecting schools across the state. Scott Jones of ESU 15 and 16 shares how new technology is enhancing live, interactive instruction to help address teacher shortages and expand access to courses. The initiative ensures that more students can engage in high-quality learning experiences, no matter where they live.
Need More Help? Get Organized Using Our DL Equipment Recommendations Form
Need More Help? Get Organized Using Our DL Equipment Recommendations Form
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Software That Makes a Difference.
Software That Makes a Difference.
Video Conferencing Platforms
Video Conferencing Platforms
Common Video Conferencing Software
Zoom
Google Meet
Teams
Webex
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Content I Did Not Know Where to Add
To connect via Zoom requires a CRC port license per concurrent codec connection in your Zoom instance
Dialing strings
Old way (don’t use): dial in to zoom bridge, then dial zoom meeting, and then password
New way: do it on ‘one strip’ once they have it in there - recall the same device day after day
Tips and Tricks - microphone muted on Zoom, etc.
Neat Bar System - Zoom based, or Teams (based on those two platforms)- can BYOD and connect to it
Slap on the wall and it ‘just works’
Zoom Room licensing makes the room a lot easier to use
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