Grades 9-12: Upcoming Programs from the Cleveland Clinic




**FREE to NORT2H Members**


Distance Learning Program Schedule
Spring 2009

1. Live Surgical Broadcast – Steven Rosenblatt, MD, General Surgery


Status: Confirmed

Grades: HS (9-12) No exceptions!
Wed, October 1
9:00 AM

2. Human Body CSI – Carol Farver, MD & Jeffrey Uchin, MD, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Institute
Learn how body detectives (AKA Pathologists) find evidence of disease in the human body. Cleveland Clinic pathologists will show damaged and diseased post-mortum organs to investigate the health and lifestyle "crimes" that led to morbidity and mortality.


Status: Confirmed

Grades: HS (9-12) No exceptions

Wed, October 29

9:00 AM

3. Live Surgical Broadcast – Innovations in Renal Surgery – 6th Annual Medical Innovation Summit

Status: Tentative

Grades: HS (9-12) No exceptions

Tues, November 11
8:00 AM


4. Cleveland Clinic Internships: Gateway to a Future Career in Medicine, Nedra Starling, MPH, ABD & Internship Students, Office of Civic Education Initiatives


Status: Confirmed

Grades: HS (9-12) No exceptions
Wed, December 10
10:00 AM

Note: Elementary and Middle School programming will begin in January 2008.

Registration: All schools must be registered to participate in distance learning programs. Visit the online registration form at http://survey.ccf.org/Survey/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=84K7m4LHl98L12 to register. You will be sent a registration confirmation via e-mail at the address provided.

Establishing and Testing Site Connections: All schools (Ohio and non-Ohio) must contact eTech/Ohio Videoconferencing Services at videosupport@etech.ohio.gov or 1-877-VIDEO-40 as soon as possible to register and/or test your school’s site connection. Make sure to establish and/or test your connection no later than one-week prior to the distance learning event.

Disclaimers: Cleveland Clinic and the Office of Civic Education Initiatives are responsible for facilitating content only. All technical questions regarding broadcast connections should be directed to eTech/Ohio. Schools and districts are responsible for establishing and testing their connections through eTech/Ohio in advance of the broadcast. Live Surgical Broadcasts may be delayed, postponed, or cancelled by Cleveland Clinic at any time. Please plan accordingly. Two-way broadcast may not be available to all schools for all programs. Distance Learning programs and accompanying curricula are the property of Cleveland Clinic and may not be reproduced in any form without the expressed consent of Cleveland Clinic. Please contact the Office of Civic Education Initiatives for further information at 216-445-6600.
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Cleveland Clinic Live Surgery **FREE to NORT2H Members**


CLEVELAND CLINIC LIVE SURGERY WITH INTERACTION OPEN TO NORT2H/LCDLC SCHOOLS!

I have a general live surgical broadcast scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 starting at 9:00AM (usually lasts until noon). The case is yet to be determined. Many schools from Ohio and farther (including Wasilia, AK) will be participating. Only a few schools will be able to ask questions to the surgeon. I will be creating a curriculum to accompany the broadcast once I am made aware of the case.


Contact:
Dave Miller
Northern Ohio Research & Training Technology Hub
(NORT2H)
440.324.3172
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Grades 3-4: Letters to the Old World


Program Flyer: Letters To the Old World
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Content Provider
Tuscarawas Carroll Harrison Educational Service Center 2007-08
Contact Information
Michele Carlisle
834 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
United States
Phone: (330) 308-9939 ext. 220
Fax: (330) 308-0964
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, Public Library: Library Patrons, Content Providers: Content
Providers
Primary Disciplines
Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Program Description
Moving to rural Ohio in the early 1800’s from Germany brought homesickness as well as a sense of hope and new beginnings. Zoar historians will share the development of the first successful communal living society as well as types of tools and affects that were used to build Zoar and maintain it. This program is developed as a writing activity – a letter home to Germany describing this new area of opportunity. Geared toward the 3rd grade level. During this session, the mailed packet will be explored, as students are walked through time as they describe what living is like in this new and untamed land.
Program Format
This program is presented by a historian in the first person. There will be activities, historical artifacts shown, and there will be interaction and discussion.
Objectives
Students will: Gain an understanding of communal livingGain an awareness of the personal accounts of leaving a settled country to travel to a new landStudents will practice writing skills
National Standards to which this program aligns
NSS-USH.K-4.1 LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, NOW AND LONG AGOUnderstands family life now and in the past, and family life in various places long agoUnderstands the history of the local community and how communities in North America varied long ago[SOURCE]NSS-USH.K-4.2 THE HISTORY OF STUDENTS' OWN STATE OR REGIONUnderstands the people, events, problems, and ideas that were significant in creating the history of their stateNL-ENG.K-12.5 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIESStudents employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
State Standards to which this program aligns
Ohio English Language Arts Ohio 3rd/4th Grade content standards addressed in theZoar Community Association Distance Learning event:Letters to the Old WorldEnglish Language Arts:1. Acquisition of Vocabularya. Determine the meaning of unknown words by using a variety of context clues, including word, sentence and paragraph clues2. Writing processesa. State and develop a clear main idea for writingb. Develop a purpose and audience for writingc. Use organizational strategies for writingd. Organize writing, beginning with an introduction, body and resolution or plot, followed by a statement or closing summary of important ideas and detailse. Vary simple, compound and complex sentence structuresf. Create paragraphs with topic as supporting sentencesg. Vary language and styleh. Use available technology to compose texti. Reread and assess writing for clarity, using a variety of methodsj. Add descriptive words and details – delete extra textk. Use recourses and reference materials, including dictionariesl. Write formal and informal letters that follow letter format3. Writing conventionsa. Writing legibly in cursive, spacing letters, words and sentences appropriatelyb. Spell high frequency words correctlyc. Spell plurals and inflectional endings correctlyd. Spell roots, suffixes and prefixes correctlye. Use commas, end marks, apostrophes and quotation marks correctlyf. Use correct capitalizationg. Use various parts of speech such as nouns, pronouns, and verbsh. Use conjunctions and interjectionsOhio 4th Grade content standards addressed in theZoar Community Association Distance Learning event:Letters to the Old Worldi. Use adverbsj. Use prepositions and prepositional phrasesk. Use objective and nominative case pronounsl. Use subjects and verbs that are in agreementm. Use irregular plural nouns4. Communication: oral and visuala. Demonstrate active listening strategiesb. Distinguish between a speaker’s opinions and verifiable factsSocial Studies1. Historya. Describe the earliest settlements in Ohio including those of pre-historic peoplesb. Explain how Ohio progressed from territory to statehood, including the terms of the Northwest Ordinancec. Explain how canals and railroads changed settlement patterns in the Ohio and Ohio’s economic and political status in the United States2. People in Societiesa. Describe the cultural practices and products of various groups who have settled in Ohio over time:i. European Immigrantsb. Explain the reasons people came to Ohio: includingi. Agriculture, mining and manufacturing opportunitiesii. Freedom from political and religious oppression3. Geographya. Use maps to identify the location of major physical and human features of Ohio, including:i. Rivers, waterwaysb. Explain how resources, transportation and location influenced the development of cities and industries in Ohio including major industries4. EconomicsOhio 4th Grade content standards addressed in theZoar Community Association Distance Learning event:Letters to the Old Worlda. Identify the productive resources needed to produce a good or service and suggest opportunity costs for the resources involvedb. Explain why people in Ohio specialize in what they produce and trade with others5. Social Studies skills and methodsa. Use primary and secondary sources to answer questions about Ohio History
Program Length
45 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available on WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS and REQUIRES at least a 2 week notice, as there are several materials that need to be mailed to your site prior to the conference.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $75.00Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $75.00 What's this?By Request/On Demand Cost: $75.00By Request/On Demand Cost with Premium Service: $75.00 What's this?
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Please make purchase order payable to: TCHESC, attn: Marilyn Roder. Purchase order number is expected BEFORE the day of your session.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations due to inclement weather or unforeseen technical difficulties will not be billed. We will make every attempt to re-schedule programs not held due to these issues. Failure to test or hold the session without these circumstances will result in a $25 fee.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
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Grades 4-8: Aarrr: The Pirate Life for Me

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Program Flyer: Aarrr: The Pirate Life for Me
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Content Provider
The Mariners' Museum
Contact Information
Anne Marie Millar
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
United States
Phone: (757) 591-7748
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Primary Disciplines
Performing Arts, Social Studies/History
Program Description
Avast ye landlubbers! Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day wi' this here educational an' entertainin' program. Join th' crew o' Capt. Hudson’s pirate ship as he searches fer buried booty. Durin' the'r quest, students will learn about th' life o' th' pirates includin' the'r tools, weapons, an' life aboard ship. This interactive program will also help students reckon th' difference between fictional an’ real pirates. Translation (for you landlubbers):Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with this educational and entertaining program. Join the crew of Capt. Hudson’s pirate ship as he searches for buried treasure. During their quest, students will learn about the life of the pirates including their tools, weapons, and life aboard ship. This interactive program will also help students recognize the difference between fictional pirates and real pirates.
Program Format
Students will be introduced to the Golden Age of Piracy and meet "Capt. Hudson"Students will learn about the life of real pirates including their tools of navigation, weapons and life onboard ship.Students will use their newly acquired knowledge of navigation equipment and pirate weapons as they become part of Capt. Hudson's crew and search for pirate treasure.
Objectives
The participant will:- explore the difference between fictional pirates and real pirates.- learn map skills- analyze information presented to solve problems- have fun while still learning

National Standards to which this program aligns
NSS-G.K-12.1 THE WORLD IN SPATIAL TERMS As a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. Understand how to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context. Understand how to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth's surface. NSS-G.K-12.4 HUMAN SYSTEMS As a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface. Understand the patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface. Understand the processes,patterns, and functions of human settlement. Understand how the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.NSS-USH.K-4.2 THE HISTORY OF STUDENTS' OWN STATE OR REGION Understands the people, events, problems, and ideas that were significant in creating the history of their state (Especially Virginia, North Carolina)NSS-USH.K-4.3 THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES: DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND VALUES AND THE PEOPLE FROM MANY CULTURES WHO CONTRIBUTED TO ITS CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL HERITAGE Understands the folklore and other cultural contributions from various regions of the United States and how they helped to form a national heritage NSS-USH.5-12.2 ERA 2: COLONIZATION AND SETTLEMENT (1585-1763) Understands why the Americas attracted Europeans, why they brought enslaved Africans to their colonies, and how Europeans struggled for control of North America and the Caribbean Understands how political, religious, and social institutions emerged in the English colonies Understands how the values and institutions of European economic life took root in the colonies, and how slavery reshaped European and African life in the AmericasNSS-WH.5-12.6 ERA 6: THE EMERGENCE OF THE FIRST GLOBAL AGE, 1450-1770 The student in grades 5-12 should understand how the transoceanic interlinking of all major regions of the world from 1450 to 1600 led to global transformations. how European society experienced political, economic, and cultural transformations in an age of global intercommunication, 1450-1750. how large territorial empires dominated much of Eurasia between the 16th and 18th centuries. economic, political, and cultural interrelations among peoples of Africa, Europe, and the Americas,1500-1750. transformations in Asian societies in the era of European expansion. major global trends from 1450 to 1770.
Program Length
45 - 55 minute presentation
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This special interactive program is being offered for Talk Like a Pirate Day and will only be offered on September 19, 2008.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $100.00Point to Point Cost: $100.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
Please cancel by Wednesday, Sept. 17 so those on a wait list may fill the vacated time slot.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
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Grades 4-12: What's with NFL Team Nicknames?

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Program Flyer: What's with NFL Team Nicknames?
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Contact Information
Jerry Csaki
2121 George Halas Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708
United States
Phone: (330) 456-8207 ext. 148
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines
Technology/Information Science
Program Description
This program examines NFL team histories and how team nicknames were selected and the meaning behind those. Students will learn that not all teams are named from fan polls. Some team nicknames are deeply woven into the history of the communities or the geographic region in which they reside. The 50-minute program, which is designed to be highly interactive, is supplemented by a lesson aligned with national standards of education and is recommended for Elementary School, Middle School and High School.
Program Format
5 minutes - Welcome30 minutes - Discussion on NFL team histories and nicknames 15 minutes - Question and Answer
Objectives
Students will learn the relationship between a team’s history, geography and its NFL nickname.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Geography: 4-The Physical and Human Characteristics of PlacesHistory: 1-Chronological Thinking; 2-Historical Comprehension; 3-Historical Analysis and Interpretation
Program Length
50-minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
By Request/On Demand Cost: $50.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Geography: 4-The Physical and Human Characteristics of PlacesHistory: 1-Chronological Thinking; 2-Historical Comprehension; 3-Historical Analysis and Interpretation
Cancellation Policy
There is no charge to cancel or reschedule your videoconference more than 48 hours prior to your confirmed date and time. If you cancel your program within 48 hours of the confirmed date of the videoconference session, you will be charged for the full price. If you need to reschedule your session within 48 hours before the confirmed date of the program, you can do so one time free of charge. Rescheduling a confirmed program more than once will result in a $20 administrative fee for each rescheduled program. Inclement weather, technological problems on our end, and any other uncontrollable factors will be taken into account.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Connections speeds of 384K, 512K, or 768K
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Grades 7-12: Ball of Confusion II: Rock Music & Social Change in teh 1980s & Beyond


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Program Flyer: Ball of Confusion II: Rock Music and Social Change in the 1980s and Beyond
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Contact Information
John Goehrke

One Key Plaza
Cleveland, OH 44114
United States
Phone: (216) 515-1202 Fax: (216) 515-1931

Program Type
Individual Program

Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.

Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Primary Disciplines
Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History

Program Description
The history of rock and roll reflects diverse American experiences, protesting political problems and encouraging new visions for progress in our nation and around the world. This class studies social change in the United States in the 1980s and beyond, building upon the legacy of the 1960s counterculture, as exemplified in the 1986 song "Ball of Confusion" performed by Love and Rockets, a remake of a 1970 hit by the Temptations. Songs and music videos by artists such as Sting, USA for Africa, Arrested Development, and Black Eyed Peas will allow students to explore how musicians have questioned society and effected change with rock, pop, rap, and reggae music. Discussion topics, including the Cold War, fighting famine in Eastern African, and facing rising homelessness, allow students to understand how complicated problems often impact society.

Program Format
Introduction1. Purpose: In this class we’ll explore how rock music since the 1980s has commented on society—the way our communities and world are organized to work.2. Introduce concept of relationships between music and society (Listen to "Ball of Confusion", as performed by Love and Rockets)Lesson1. International Contextsa. Context: Discuss the origins of the Cold War and the stockpiling of nuclear weapons. (Listen to "Russians" by Sting)b. Context: International responses to disaster (Listen to "We Are the World" by USA for Africa)2. Domestic Contextsa. Context: Urban decay following deindustrialization (Listen to "Mr. Wendal" by Arrested Development)b. Discuss the concepts of “political rap” and “conscious rap” as alternatives to other rap music popular at the time. (Listen to "Where is the Love?" by the Black Eyed Peas)Conclusion1. Consider connections to recent performances, as appropriate2. Ask students to consider current popular musicians and the messages of their songs.

Objectives
As a result of this class, students will be better able to1. Give examples of ways musicians have used popular music to pose questions about society and suggest avenues for change.2. Analyze the lyrics of songs that respond to social debates within the context of the Cold War, international responses to Ethiopian famine, and concerns about social class and poverty.3. Explain how music and musicians both influence and are influenced by society and culture.
National Standards to which this program aligns
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State Standards to which this program aligns
OhioEnglish Language Arts: Reading, Acquisition of Vocabulary4-7 Benchmark A, B, C, D, F8-10 Benchmark A, C, F11-12 Benchmark C, EEnglish Language Arts: Reading Process: Print, Comprehension Strategies4-7 Benchmark A, B, C, D8-10 Benchmark A, B, C11-12 Benchmark A, B, CEnglish Language Arts: Reading Applications: Informational,Technical, Persuasive Text4-7 Benchmark A, D, E8-10 Benchmark D11-12 Benchmark EEnglish Language Arts: Reading Applications: Literary Text4-7 Benchmark A, E, F, G8-10 Benchmark A, D, FEnglish Language Arts: Writing: Oral and Visual Communications 5-7 Benchmark A8-10 Benchmark A, B11-12 Benchmark ASocial Studies: History9-10 Benchmark E, FSocial Studies: People in Societies9-10 Benchmark A, B11-12 Benchmark A, B, CSocial Studies: Government6-8 Benchmark A, C 9-10 Benchmark BSocial Studies: Economics 11-12 Benchmark CFine Arts – Music: Historical, Cultural, and Social Contexts5-8 Benchmark A, B, C9-12 Benchmark A, BFine Arts—Music: Analyzing and Responding5-8 Benchmark A9-12 Benchmark A, DFine Arts—Music: Valuing Music/Aesthetic Reflection5-8 Benchmark A, B, C9-12 Benchmark A, B, CFine Arts—Music: Connections, Relationships, Applications5-8 Benchmark B, C9-12 Benchmark A, B
Program Length
45-60 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Point to Point Cost: $100.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Registration Fees: $100 per program. Additional $10 if you request a paper copy of the lesson plans. NOTE: Free lessons plans are available to download online. -Sites must pay their own line and bridging charges (when applicable).Registration deadline: Three weeks prior to the requested program date.Payment: Reservations are firm only when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum receives the full payment. Final payment is due fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled program date. RRHOFM accepts checks, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Agreement: Organizations must agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in "Policy Information" in order to have their registration request processed. Policy Information will be provided by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum upon initial program request. If you have any questions regarding scheduling, please contact John Goehrke at 216-515-1202 .
Cancellation Policy
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will provide a full refund for group cancellations only, provided that written notice of the cancellation (with receipt of confirmation) is received at least ten (10) business days prior to your group's reservation date. Under NO circumstances will the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum provide a partial refund for non-attendance OR when written notices of cancellation are received less than ten (10) business days prior to your group's reservation date.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Schools must dial into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Connection may be made over ATM, ISDN or IP (though IP is preferable). We require a test call prior to the videoconference to check on system compatibility.
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Grades 7-12: The NFL: America's Game


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Program Flyer: The NFL: America's Game
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Contact Information
Jerry Csaki
2121 George Halas Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708
United States
Phone: (330) 456-8207 ext. 148
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Mathematics, Technology/Information Science
Secondary Disciplines
Career Education

Program Description
This program examines the role of television in the history of the NFL and its impact on viewers. Students will receive an overview of the history of television in the NFL and gain knowledge about the growth of the NFL through television. The topic will also examine the growth of Super Bowl advertising and TV ratings. The 50-minute program, which is designed to be highly interactive, is supplemented by a lesson aligned with national standards of education and is recommended for Middle School and High School.
Program Format
5 minutes - Welcome 30 minutes - Discussion on TV and the NFL15 minutes - Question and Answer
Objectives
By participating in this session students will:- Examine and respond to media like television and its impact on its viewers.- Gain knowledge about the growth of the NFL through media- Learn to use mathematical concepts in calculating costs of television advertising as it relates to NFL games.
National Standards to which this program aligns
Standards ParaphrasedInformation Literacy: 1-The student who is information literate accesses, evaluates, and uses information competently; 2-The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently; 3-The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively; 7-The student who contributes positively to a learning community and to society is information literate and recognizes the importance of information in a democratic society.Language Arts: 3-Comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts; 6-Students apply knowledge of language structure Mathematics: 6-Problem
Solving
Program Length
50-minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
By Request/On Demand Cost: $50.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
There is no charge to cancel or reschedule your videoconference more than 48 hours prior to your confirmed date and time. If you cancel your program within 48 hours of the confirmed date of the videoconference session, you will be charged for the full price. If you need to reschedule your session within 48 hours before the confirmed date of the program, you can do so one time free of charge. Rescheduling a confirmed program more than once will result in a $20 administrative fee for each rescheduled program. Inclement weather, technological problems on our end, and any other uncontrollable factors will be taken into account.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Connections speeds of 384K, 512K, or 768K
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Grades 7-12: Circling the Bases: Baseball & Geometry

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Program Flyer: Circling the Bases: Baseball & Geometry
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Contact Information
Katie Morris
25 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
Phone: (607) 547-0347
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Primary Disciplines
Mathematics
Secondary Disciplines
Performing Arts, Technology/Information Science
Program Description
One of the great features of baseball stadiums and fields is that no two are alike – anymore. Maybe there’s a big hill in center field, as in Houston’s Minute Maid Park, or maybe there’s a 37-foot tall “Green Monster” forming Boston’s left field wall. Outfielders need to know the dimensions and special characteristics of the fields in which they play to help them decide how to field the ball – do they play the fly ball off the wall or try to jump and catch it for an out? Make an informed decision in a dugout full of shapes, area, perimeter, diameter, Pythagorean theorems and other aspects of geometry while learning about some of the “angles” of playing baseball.
Program Format
1. The program begins with an introduction to the Baseball Hall of Fame2. We then discuss geometric concepts found in baseball.3. We then play the game "Batter Up!"4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Objectives
A. Examine how everyday geometric concepts, such as circumference, area, perimeter, diameter, etc., apply to baseball and the real world.B. Analyze characteristics of the baseball playing field and interpret data in terms of fundamental geometric operations.C. Understand the characteristics of shapes in baseball and how they can be applied using basic geometric principles.
National Standards to which this program aligns
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Selected Standards: GeometryAnalyze characteristics and properties of two-and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationshipsGrades 6-8Precisely describe, classify, and understand relationships among types of two- and three-dimensional objects using their defining properties.Understand relationships among the angles, side lengths, perimeters, areas and volumes of similar objects.Create and critique inductive and deductive arguments concerning geometric ideas and relationships, such as congruence, similarity, and the Pythagorean relationship.Grades 9-12Analyze properties and determine attributes of two- and three-dimensional objects.Explore relationships (including congruence and similarity) among classes of two- and three-dimensional geometric objects, make and test conjectures about them, and solve problems involving them.Establish the validity of geometric conjectures using deduction, prove theorems and critique arguments made by others.Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to solve problemsGrades 6-8Draw geometric objects with specified properties, such as side lengths or angle measures.Use two-dimensional representations of three-dimensional objects to visualize and solve problems such as those involving surface area and volume.Use geometric models to represent and explain numerical and algebraic relationships.Recognize and apply geometric ideas and relationships in areas outside the mathematics classroom, such as art, science and everyday life. Grades 9-12Draw and construct representations of two- and three-dimensional geometric objects using a variety of tools.Use geometric models to gain insights into, and answer questions in, other areas of mathematics.Use geometric ideas to solve problems in, and gain insights into, other disciplines and other areas of interest such as art and architecture.
State Standards to which this program aligns
Please see the online thematic unit at http://education.baseballhalloffame.org/experience/thematic_units
Program Length
60 minutes (though we can accomodate class schedules)
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Please contact us at 607.547.0362 for scheduling availability.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Members of the Friends of the Hall of Fame receive a $25 discount on videoconferences. See http://www.baseballhall.org for more information.Sites can reschedule their program once free of charge. Additional reschedules will result in a $25 administrative fee for each time to reschedule.
Cancellation Policy
We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. Nor will we charge for connections with severe technical difficulties, as determined by the Baseball Hall of Fame. We will charge the full program amount if participating school does not dial in within 10 minutes of the start time or does not call to cancel or let us know of technical difficulties. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel within seven days of the confirmed program.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

Schools must dial into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Connection may be made over IP or ISDN. We prefer to have a test date prior to the videoconference to check on system compatibility.
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Grades 4-10: Prehistoric People

Program Flyer: Prehistoric People
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Content Provider
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Contact Information
Patti Overholser
poverhol@cmnh.org
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 231-8002 Fax: (216) 231-9960

Program Type
Individual Program

Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.

Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Primary Disciplines
Sciences

Secondary Disciplines
Social Studies/History

Program Description
Trace the development of modern humans using information from fossil hominids as well as clues from living primates. Closely examining primate bones and fossil casts from the Museum galleries, students will "meet" their primate cousins and ancestors. The differences between primate groups will be explored, as well as the characteristics that distinguish primates from other mammals. The human family tree, including "Lucy", will help students understand their place in human prehistory.

Program Format
1. Interactive discussion-what is a human?2. View images of various prehistoric hominids and compare them to modern humans.3. View casts of various hominid bones and discuss how their shapes would affect locomotion.4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives
Students will--Distinguish between the different primate groups: lemurs, Old World monkeys; New World monkeys; apes and hominids (humans).Describe how science and technology have been used to identify various lines of evidence for human evolution e.g. molecular: DNA, skeletal: comparative anatomy, embryology and behavioral.Recognize differences between various hominid ancestors: Ardipitheus ramidus; Australopithecus afarensis (Lucy); A. boisei; A. garhi; Homo habilis; H. erectus; H. sapiens neandertalensis; and modern H. sapiens. Comparisons will focus on brain size, diet and tool use.

National Standards to which this program aligns
TBD

State Standards to which this program aligns
OHIOGrade 7: Life- 8. Grade 8: Life- 4, 5; Science and Technology- 1. Grade 10: Life (in part)- 12, 15, 20-24.

Program Length
40-50 minutes

By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

A kit of materials will be shipped to your school prior to this program. Please book at least 2 weeks in advance to allow time for shipping.

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $120.00Point to Point Cost: $120.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $120.00

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Program Fee Notes
Special Offers — Bundle up and save!$10 off per program when 5 or more programs are scheduled. (does not have to be the same program!)

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least seven days before the scheduled appointment. Failure to cancel in advance will result in being charged the price of the program. There is no charge if your program is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen technical problems.

Is video taping allowed?
No

The Provider broadcasts over
IP

Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
We can connect directly via IP (H.323).ISDN and ATM (H.320) calls require a bridge from the requesting organization, or the Museum can set one up for an additional charge. Connecting organizations are to call the Museum and are responsible for all line charges. Multipoint conferences are possible, but will be assessed an additional charge per connection.

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Grades 2-6: Ohio's Native Wildlife


Program Flyer: Ohio's Native Wildlife
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Content Provider

Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Contact Information

Patti Overholser
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 231-8002 Fax: (216) 231-9960
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Program Description
Meet a variety of animals live from our studios and learn their roles in the eastern North American forest ecosystem. Video will also be shown of some of our larger animals in the Perkins Wildlife Center.
Program Format
1. Live animals are held by our Science Instructors.2. Questions about the animals are displayed on the screen.3. Answers are discussed.4. Students are encouraged to ask their own questions of the Instructors.
Objectives
Students will:Distinguish between the major classes of vertebrate animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals). Identify some of the more common species of wildlife that may be observed in different habitats throughout the state.Discuss how animals’ patterns of behavior relate to the ecosystem through adaptation, habitat preferences, migration, predator-prey relationships, hibernation and re-production.
National Standards to which this program aligns
TBD
State Standards to which this program aligns
OhioGrade 3: Sc. Life 1,2,3,6; SS Geography- 6,7. Grade 4: SS Geography- 5,9. Grade 5: Sc. Life 2,3,4,5,6. Grade 6: Sc. Life- 8.
Program Length
40-50 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $120.00Point to Point Cost: $120.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $120.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your program for any reason, please reschedule as soon as possible.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Videoconferencing codec equipment is required for the Museum’s videoconferencing programs.
We can connect directly via IP (H.323).ISDN and ATM (H.320) calls require a bridge from the requesting organization, or the Museum can set one up for an additional charge. Connecting organizations are to call the Museum and are responsible for all line charges. Multipoint conferences are possible, but will be assessed an additional charge per connection.
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Grades K-12: Meeting with CMA Staff or Custom Lesson **FREE**


CILC

Program Flyer: Special Topic
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Contact Information
Dale Hilton
11150 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 707-2491 Fax: (216) 421-9277

Program Type
Individual Program

Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.

Target Audience
Education: variable

Primary Disciplines
Career Education, Fine Arts, Foreign/World Languages, Language Arts/English, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Technology/Information Science, variable

Program Description
Meeting with CMA staff or custom lesson

Objectives
Planning or presentation of special topics

Program Length
variable

By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Please use this title for videoconference meetings with CMA staff or for customized lessons. These are available by pre-arrangement, call Dale Hilton at 216 707-2491 to discuss. Thank you.

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
By Request/On Demand Cost: $0.00

Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Program Fee Notes
Please call 216 707-2491 to discuss to discuss topic, applicable, fees and timing if you have not done so already. Thank you.Planning meetings are generally free, customized lessons have variable costs. Please inquire

Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel, please call 216 707-2468

Is video taping allowed?
No

The Provider broadcasts over
IP

Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Schools will dial into the CMA Distance Learning studios.ISDN calls must be bridged.

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Grades 3-5: Fraction Interactions


Program Flyer: Fraction Interactions
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Contact Information
Distance Learning Manager
220 E. Ann Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States
Phone: (734) 995-5439
Fax: (734) 995-1188
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 3, 4, 5, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Mathematics
Secondary Disciplines
Problem Solving
Program Description
It's a fraction game show! Find out how much you know about fractions as you choose from three different categories and solve problems. Fractions can be fun!
Program Format
I. Introduction to Game Show and categories: Show Me the Pie, Tally Task, Down with DenominatorsII. Round One (tasks depend on choice of category): Use pie pieces to construct fractionsIII. Round Two (tasks depend on choice of category): Observe how you make fractions by performing a simple taskIV. Round Three (tasks depend of choice of category): Step, twirl, and twist to position fractionsV. Conclusions and Questions
Objectives
To arrange manipulatives to demonstrate fractionsTo express fractions using your bodyTo identify common fractions
National Standards to which this program aligns
Coming Soon
State Standards to which this program aligns
N.ME.03.16 Understand that fractions may represent a portion of a whole unit that has beenpartitioned into parts of equal area or length; use the terms “numerator” and “denominator.” N.ME.03.19 Understand that any fraction can be written as a sum of unit fractions, e.g. ¾ can be written 1/4+1/4+1/4N.ME.04.20 Understand fractions as parts of a set of objectsN.MR.04.23 Understand the relationships among halves, fourths, and eighths and amongthirds, sixths, and twelfths.N.MR.04.26 Compare and order up to three fractions with denominators 2, 4, and 8, and 3, 6,and 12, including improper fractions and mixed numbers.N.MR.04.27 Add and subtract fractions less than 1 with denominators through 12 and/or 100,in cases where the denominators are equal or when one denominator is a multiple of the other.N.MR.04.28 Solve contextual problems involving sums and differences for fractions where onedenominator is a multiple of the other (denominators 2 through 12, and 100).N.MR.04.30 Multiply fractions by whole numbers, using repeated addition and area or arraymodels.N.ME.05.10 Understand a fraction as a statement of division, using simple fractions and pictures to represent.N.ME.05.11 Given two fractions, express them as fractions with a common denominator, but not necessarily a least common denominator; use denominators less than 12 or factors of 100. N.ME.05.12 Find the product of two unit fractions with small denominators using an area model.N.ME.05.13 Divide a fraction by a whole number and a whole number by a fraction, using simple unit fractions.N.FL.05.14 Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators through 12 and/or 100, using the common denominator that is a product of the denominators of the 2 fractions
Program Length
45 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
March 3, 2009 - May 5, 2009
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $150.00Point to Point Cost: $150.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $150.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
Reservations must be paid in full or guaranteed by a purchase order at least two weeks in advance of the program. Checks, money orders, or credit cards are also accepted. Reservations are subject to cancellation if payment is not scheduled 2 weeks in advance.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to your scheduled program will be refunded (less a $25 administrative fee.) The $25 administrative fee is waived if you reschedule. If a cancellation is made less than 72 hours before the scheduled program, no refund will be issued.In the event of weather related school closings or power outages, programs will be rescheduled. If you choose not to reschedule your make-up distance learning program, payment will be refunded less a $25 administrative fee. In the case of program cancellation, the participating site is responsible for rescheduling and/or returning the provided kit materials.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IPInternet 2
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher
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Grades K-12: World War II Virtual Field Trips


My name is Alan Gauthreaux and I am the National Outreach Coordinator here at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Here at the Museum we have produced a series of Virtual Field Trip videoconferences that explore the history and lessons of WWII. These videoconferences include live interactions with Museum educators and hands-on analysis of primary documents, artifacts, and oral histories from the war years. They come complete with pre- and post-program curriculum materials, as well as documents, maps, and photographs to be used during each videoconference. In response to teachers’ requests, this year we have added a narrated “virtual tour” of the Museum’s exhibits.

Our current Virtual Field Trips (http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/teachers.html) include:

§ D-Day: The Turning Point in Europe
§ Iwo Jima and the War in the Pacific
§ Double Victory: African Americans in WWII
§ We’re All in this Together: The American Home Front in WWII
§ Unfinished Business: The Failures at Versailles and the Origins of WWII


Alan G. Gauthreaux
National Outreach Coordinator
National World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 527-6012, Ext. 351
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Grades K-2: Critters in the Cold


Program Flyer: Critters In The Cold
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Content Provider

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Contact Information
Distance Learning Manager
220 E. Ann Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States
Phone: (734) 995-5439
Fax: (734) 995-1188

Program Type
Individual Program

Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.

Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2, Public Library: Library Patrons

Primary Disciplines
Sciences

Secondary Disciplines
Problem Solving

Program Description
Learn about animal adaptations to extreme weather with hands-on experiments and even take a virtual trip to very cold parts of the world. Turn on imaginations as we learn how animals, such as penguins, live and have babies during extreme weather.

Program Format
I. Discuss how humans stay warm in cold conditionsII. Experiments on how animals stay warmIII. Introduction to animals who live in extreme coldIV. Virtual trip to Antarctica and interactive story V. Questions and Conclusions

Objectives
To compare how different animals stay warmTo explore the needs of and adaptations made by animals who live in extreme weather.

National Standards to which this program aligns
Coming Soon!

State Standards to which this program aligns
L.OL.00.11 Identify that living things have basic needs.L.OL.01.13 Identify the needs of animals.L.OL.01.21 Describe the life cycle of animals including the following stages: egg, young, adult.L.HE.01.11 Identify characteristics (for example: body coverings, beak shape, number of legs, body parts) that are passed on from parents to young.S.IP.02.11 Make purposeful observation of the natural world using the appropriate senses.

Program Length
45 minutes

By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

January 1, 2009- March 3, 2009

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees

Interactive Cost: $125.00Point to Point Cost: $125.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $125.00

Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Program Fee Notes
Reservations must be paid in full or guaranteed by a purchase order at least two weeks in advance of the program. Checks, money orders, or credit cards are also accepted. Reservations are subject to cancellation if payment is not scheduled 2 weeks in advance.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made up to 72 hours prior to your scheduled program will be refunded (less a $25 administrative fee.) The $25 administrative fee is waived if you reschedule. If a cancellation is made less than 72 hours before the scheduled program, no refund will be issued.In the event of weather related school closings or power outages, programs will be rescheduled. If you choose not to reschedule your make-up distance learning program, payment will be refunded less a $25 administrative fee. In the case of program cancellation, the participating site is responsible for rescheduling and/or returning the provided kit materials.

Is video taping allowed?
No

The Provider broadcasts over
IPInternet 2

Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher

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Grades 5-12: Picturing American History


Program Flyer: Picturing American History
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Content Provider

Amon Carter Museum 2007-08
Contact Information
Nancy Strickland
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
United States
Phone: (817) 989-5038
Fax: (817) 989-5039
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Social Studies/History
Program Description
The Amon Carter Museum houses an extraordinary collection of American art, from the first landscape paintings of the 1830s to modern works of the twentieth century. Using these works, students examine the ways that works of art illustrate or were influenced by events that shaped our nation’s history. Connections are made to broad historical themes such as national identity, manifest destiny and expansion, industrialization, the gilded age; urban culture, artistic and intellectual movements, and more. This program may be adapted for all levels of American History, and is useful in preparing Advanced Placement students for document based questions (DBQs).
Program Format
1.Students discuss the use of art as a primary source.2.Students work together in groups to place major eras/events in American History on a timeline. 3.Students are guided through an exploration of each art object, examining the way in which it reflects the time period in which it was made.4.Students adjust timelines and add supportive and descriptive details gleaned from each object discussed. as the lesson progresses.
Objectives
Students refine observation skills. Students describe and evaluate details to make historical context connections.Students view and discuss art to gain increased insight into important themes or eras in American History.Students infer meaning and make connections between art works.
National Standards to which this program aligns
NA-VA.5-8.4 UNDERSTANDING THE VISUAL ARTS IN RELATION TO HISTORY AND CULTURES•Students know and compare the characteristics of artworks in various eras and cultures •Students describe and place a variety of art objects in historical and cultural contexts •Students analyze, describe, and demonstrate how factors of time and place (such as climate, resources, ideas, and technology) influence visual characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of art NA-VA.5-8.6 MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VISUAL ARTS AND OTHER DISCIPLINES•Students compare the characteristics of works in two or more art forms that share similar subject matter, historical periods, or cultural context •Students describe ways in which the principles and subject matter of other disciplines taught in the school are interrelated with the visual arts NA-VA.9-12.4 UNDERSTANDING THE VISUAL ARTS IN RELATION TO HISTORY AND CULTURES•Students differentiate among a variety of historical and cultural contexts in terms of characteristics and purposes of works of art •Students describe the function and explore the meaning of specific art objects within varied cultures, times, and places •Students analyze relationships of works of art to one another in terms of history, aesthetics, and culture, justifying conclusions made in the analysis and using such conclusions to inform their own art making NA-VA.9-12.6 MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VISUAL ARTS AND OTHER DISCIPLINES•Students compare the materials, technologies, media, and processes of the visual arts with those of other arts disciplines as they are used in creation and types of analysis •Students compare characteristics of visual arts within a particular historical period or style with ideas, issues, or themes in the humanities or sciences
State Standards to which this program aligns
not available
Program Length
50 to 80 minutes (depending on age/grade)
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $100.00
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
When programs must be cancelled due to technical difficulty or weather conditions, they may be rescheduled.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 384 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 768 KIP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider

We require schools to dial our bridge, Education Service Center Region XI. We are IP to Region XI. Region XI can dial ISDN or IP. For Region XI, contact Lori Hamm at 817-740-7516 or email lhamm@esc11.net
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