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April 2008

At Jeri-Lynn’s suggestion, I have uploaded my calendar to “the Google.”

Please bear with me while I get used to setting it up.

 

Here’s the direct link - you cannot edit it, it is just for reference:

DLL Calendar

 

The Distance Learning Lab Calendar

Since the end of the year is almost upon us, I thought that I’d list some career-oriented videoconferences that are available for your students.

 

 

The Career Game by ACT Out Ensemble
This event takes a fun approach to the daunting world of career decisions. Recognizing the difficulties involved and taking a look at those things which make it hard to make life's decisions.

 

Performing Arts Careers: An In-Depth Look by Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University

Do you and your students want to delve more deeply into a particular performing arts-related career? Let the professionals at Clowes and Butler's Jordan College of Fine Arts assist you. In this DL session, let us share a one-on-one perspective of the educati...

Careers in the NFL by Pro Football Hall of Fame
This session topic focuses on the importance of education and the hundreds of careers available in and around the National Football League. The 50-minute discussion is designed to be highly interactive. A 15-minute careers video which examines a wide variety ...

Alaskan Marine Science Careers by Alaska SeaLife Center
Researchers, veterinarians, animal trainers, educators, exhibit designers, marketing specialists, and interpreters are just a few of the jobs at the Alaska SeaLife Center and other zoos and aquariums across the country. Find out through live interviews and qu...

Marine Science Careers by The New Jersey Academy For Aquatic Sciences

Have you ever thought about a career in marine science? Take a look at the different occupations that can be found in an aquarium, including aquarist, marine science educator, penguin keeper, marine mammal trainer, veterinary technician or SCUBA diver.

 

Museum Careers by Cleveland Museum of Art
Take a behind-the-scenes look at one of the vital jobs at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Students will have the opportunity to discuss with a featured staff member the projects, career path, influences and aspirations which shaped that person’s professiona...

Environmental Careers by Lake County Solid Waste Management District
Students interested in an environmental career have the opportunity to hear from the environmental community. The panel may consist of an Environmental lawyer, Hazardous Waste Director, Paper recycler, Grant writer, Educator with potential for more or less pa...

Careers in Music by Cleveland Institute of Music
Career opportunities in the music industry are surprisingly plentiful and diverse. This program provides a complete overview on what to expect and how to prepare for careers in music performance, music education, music therapy, recording engineering and arts ...

The Peace Corps Experience by International Studies In Schools
The Indiana University International Studies for Indiana Schools (ISIS) program hosts an exciting look at the lives of Peace Corps Volunteers by offering interactive video presentations by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs). This program is a perfect oppo…

 

The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory by The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory
“This experience takes video conferencing
to the next level. It brings the learner into
an otherwise inaccessible environment.
It was awesome”.

System Science: Intro to Networks by New York Hall of Science

Most people view networks as dealing only with computers and the internet but, did you know that your brain, the economy, and even gossip are examples of networks? Students will explore various networks and systems and discuss several benefits and uses for the…


FIN TV: Marine Careers by Mote Marine Laboratory

Dive into marine science and speak live with Mote's experts! Discover what it takes to be a marine biologist, an aquarist and more.

Some Video Conferencing Opportunities
Text Box: Paul Lonergan brought his classes in to do a virtual tour of Alcatraz Island Jo-Ann Scarlett brought a representative from ACCC’s nursing program to speak with prospective nursing students Aurora Boyette had her students practice the Spanish lessons that they prepared for their visit to a grade school Aurora’s students also had a video conference with the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Spanish and Latin American artists Gary Shafer held a workshop on the new online Christine Wozniak brought her classes in for the “Tessellation Exploration” videoconference with the Cleveland Museum of Art Susan Liechtnam used the SmartBoard to do a PowerPoint presentation for her students in preparation for the continuation of their series of theater craft videoconferences with the Cleveland Museum of Music Text Box: They did what now? Text Box: Meg Sartain’s students participated in another “America’s History Through Art” series videoconference The French Club watched some online videos during the activity period with Faye Wilcox Jamie Howie’s classes had a “Masks of Humanity” videoconference with Cranbrook Institute of Science Faye Wilcox also brought her students in to review the PowerPoint presentations that they created Katy Cardwell hosted a One Stop Careers workshop Glynis Shiner had her yearly live Knee Replacement Surgery videoconference with COSI Meredith Slotoroff borrowed one of the DLL Laptops for an Earth Day presentation John Sharp had his classes come in to watch a Food Network Challenge Joe Montelelone brought the Peer Mediators in for an all day workshop by the Manytown Facilitators/American Conference on Diversity Lois Knoedler’s ESL students presented their PowerPoints on the Civil War