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Institute of Texan Cultures http://www.texancultures.utsa.edu/public/shopping/texkit.htm The Institute is a great way to introduce students to the cultural heritage of the Lone Star State. ITC delivers artifact-based, interactive programs directly into the videoconference classroom. Produced by the University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio, the programs enables learning about the state’s history and culture. A wide range of topics are taught and includes an array of touchable objects and emphasizes audience involvement which bring the heritage of Texas to life in a personal way. $200, open scheduling. Contact: Syliva Campos scampos@utsa.edu 210-458-2281
Museum of Tolerance
http://www.wiesenthal.com/ in Los Angeles, California, is part
of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Today, it is an international center
for "Holocaust remembrance, the defense of human rights and the
Jewish people." The Museum of Tolerance offers speakers that include
Holocaust survivors and presentations by former neo-nazi skinheads.
These can be done over videoconference along with other museum
programs. Often programs focus on the dynamics of racism and
prejudice in the United States. Bridging the Gap utilizes
videoconferencing to share the resources of the Museum of Tolerance
with students who are unable to visit in person. Literature-based
curricula enhance the virtual Museum experience. A highlight of
this program is the ability of students to dialogue with a Holocaust
survivor. 90 minutes of less, curriculum material available, $150
per event – costs can be shared for multi-point conferences. Open
scheduling, at least 10 days advance scheduling, Grades 6-12 and
adults.
American Labor Museum http://community.nj.com/cc/labormuseum The museum is pleased to offer eight social studies and fifteen performing and visual arts distance-learning programs. Programs discuss the history and contemporary issues of immigration, the labor movement, and working families. These interactive programs, including "The Botto House: An Immigrant Home in 1908" and "Child Labor, 1900 - Present," feature historic photographs, artifacts, and recordings. Programs are offered Mon.-Wed. 9AM-3PM & Thurs.-Fri. 9AM-12PM. $50 a session. Contact: Evelyn Hershey mailto:lobormuseum@aol.com 973/595-7953 Apex Museum (African-American Experience)
Children’s Museum of
Indianapolis
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/ invites students to virtually
visit the museum located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The museum can
bring its galleries and exhibits to your classroom over
videoconferencing. Seventeen experts are on hand to guide the
programs. Extremely popular, reservations are required weeks in
advance, often at set times. "What’s My Line" has students
interviewing museum staff to discover their lines of work. "Egyptian
Mummies" explores real mummies from the museum’s collection. $90
interactive, $50 view only, set scheduling, 45 minutes, Grades K-8.
Conner Prairie Museum
www.connerprairie.org/edu/dl.html is an open-air living history
museum located in Fishers, Indiana (Hoosier Country). It is a
national center for research into the lives of the early 19th
century settlers of the Old Northwest Territory. The Museum is
committed to offering "its nationally recognized videoconference
programming to schools around the nation." Some of the programs
listed include, "Native Ways" and "Healing Hands: Medicine in Early
Days." $90 interactive, $50 view only, set scheduling.
Freetown Village Living History Museum http://www.freetown.org/ Each field trip employs a cooperative strategy for students, teachers, and historians to study and learn together about African American history and culture. The components of this program are: (1) a training program; (2) the preparation; (3) a one-hour, live performance; (4) follow-up activities; and (5) evaluation. $85 open and set scheduling. Contact: Freetown@ameritech.net 317/631-1870
Health Museum of Cleveland www.healthmuseum.org/education/education.asp?detail=3
Through interactive video
conferencing and web-based activities, Distance Learning brings the
best of The Health Museum's programs into your classroom. Connecting
live from The Health Museum, these real-time learning experiences
bring science to life using hands-on activities, applied math
concepts and exploratory discussions. Contact: Katrina Dieringer dieringer@healthmuseum.org
Historic Cold Spring Village http://www.hcsv.org/ Each program will be 25 minutes long with a 10 minute question and answer period. Sessions include: A Child's School Day in the 1800's, Hearth & Home: Domestic Arts in Early America, From Horses to Horsepower, The Red Badge of Courage, A Father's Day in the 1800's, A Mother's Day in the 1800's. $50, open scheduling. Contact: Jim Stephens jstephens@hcsv.org or shirleys@hcsv.org 609/898-2300x16
Independence National Historical
Park:
www.nps.gov/inde is located in downtown Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. It is often referred to is
"the birthplace of our nation." Park visitors can see the Liberty
Bell and Independence Hall. Through the power of videoconferencing
students can be transported to this National Park for lessons on the
Constitution, Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell.
International Studies for Indiana Schools http://crlt.indiana.edu/isis/ also known as ISIS, is an innovative and award-winning distance learning program which uses interactive video technology to connect K-12 schools and community groups in Indiana and other states with Indiana University international students, scholars, and specialists. In 1995, ISIS was created jointly by the Office of International Programs and the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching and uses presenters from Indiana University's many world area studies centers. $100 a session. Contact: Deb Hutton huttond@indiana.edu
North Carolina Museum of Natural
Sciences:
http://www.naturalsciences.org/ has students visiting their
museum in Raleigh, North Carolina, without having to sign field trip
forms. By Videoconferencing students are able to stay in the
classroom and interact with the instructor and museum exhibits. When
possible, "a class visiting the museum will join in the
videoconference and participate in the scheduled program." A series
of natural history videoconference lessons are available.
Contact: Cid Pearlman cpearlman@mtr.org (310) 786-1099
The Ohio Historical Society's distance learning programming transports students through time to historic venues ranging from prehistoric mounds and river boats to Civil War parlors and "safe houses" on the Underground Railroad. Video streaming, remote cameras, blue-screen projections, and theatrical sets and costumes are among the innovative techniques used to make history come to life for students from kindergarten through high school. Each program has been designed with the Ohio Model Curriculum in mind and includes literacy initiatives. Reserved first for Ohio students. Contact: David Gillespie dgillespie@ohiohistory.org 614-298-2961
Presque Isle State Park
http://www.presqueisle.org/a sandy peninsula that reaches into
Lake Erie is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Presque Isle is a
National Natural Landmark with diverse plants and animals that
attracts many visitors. The first users of the peninsula were the
Eriez Tribe, giving Lake Erie its name.
Students can learn about the historical, natural and environmental
issues of Presque Isle via a videoconference! Maps are available to
teachers as well as activities during the videoconference. Closes
in winter.
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
rrmuseum.org Strasburg, Pennsylvania, is on PA Route 741 about a
mile east of the "only traffic signal in town!" The Museum is
dedicated to preserving railroad history. One way to pass this
history along is via videoconferencing to students. A number of
videoconference programs are available such as "150 Years of Riding
the Rails" and "Let's Run a Railroad."
United States House of
Representatives
clerkweb.house.gov/mbrcmtee/mbrcmtee.htm in Washington, D.C.,
began with its first Congress on March 4, 1789. Not until recently
did Congress have the ability to use email and videoconferencing to
communicate with constituents. Teachers can videoconference to the
House of Representatives by contacting their Representatives FIRST
then the Videoconference Director for the House of Representatives.
Schools incur all costs of a videoconference session.
Ward Melville Heritage Organization .stonybrookvillage.com or www.wmho.org mcornelli@wmho.org phone: 631-751-2244 Fax: 631-751-2024=20
WVIA TV/FM
www.wvia.org/other/learning.html serves 22 counties surrounding
Pittston, Pennsylvania. "How to Produce a Newscast" is just one of
the twelve programs the station offers over videoconferencing.
Experts often discuss the similarities and differences in reporting
via print media and reporting on television or radio.
Videoconferencing programs are "designed to improve the quality of
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