GETTING STARTED WITH VIDEOCONFERENCING PORTS as a Model

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GETTING STARTED WITH VIDEOCONFERENCING PORTS as a Model Program Brad Krey bkrey@parks. ca. gov

GETTING STARTED WITH VIDEOCONFERENCING PORTS as a Model Program Brad Krey bkrey@parks. ca. gov 619 -228 -6785

AGENDA Getting Started with Videoconferencing Why Videoconference? How can you prepare? What can you

AGENDA Getting Started with Videoconferencing Why Videoconference? How can you prepare? What can you expect? PORTS as a Model Program Overview of Offerings Website Tour Videoconference Tour

So you want to participate in a videoconference? Why Videoconference? Your Thoughts • Access

So you want to participate in a videoconference? Why Videoconference? Your Thoughts • Access specialists • Increase learning • Engage alternate modalities • Novelty aspect

So you want to participate in a videoconference? How can you prepare? Academic •

So you want to participate in a videoconference? How can you prepare? Academic • Plan when/where/how to use VC • Use tools provided Technologic • Create relationships • Test Equipment Logistics • Classroom set up • Day of event

So you want to participate in a videoconference? What can you expect? Teachers •

So you want to participate in a videoconference? What can you expect? Teachers • Be involved/Model good behavior • Act as intermediary • Don’t panic Students • Stage freight or acting out • Expect the unexpected • Participation is key Presenter • Interactive • Knowledgeable

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students PORTS Overview Mission To provide for the

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students PORTS Overview Mission To provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. Brad Krey bkrey@parks. ca. gov 619 -228 -6785

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students PORTS Overview • Growing Urban Populations •

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students PORTS Overview • Growing Urban Populations • Disconnect with Parks • Potential Loss of Future Constituents • Decreased Educational Programs in Parks • Increase Focus on Standards and Testing • Increase Accountability • Decrease in Funding • Technology Initiatives Brad Krey bkrey@parks. ca. gov 619 -228 -6785

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students PORTS Overview Helps teach academic content standards

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students PORTS Overview Helps teach academic content standards based material to California’s students in a compelling manner Provides access to the resources of California State Parks that would be otherwise unavailable to most students. Protects our parks by increasing knowledge and appreciation of their valuable resources. Web Based Units of Study Live Videoconferencing with a California State Park Delivered via K-12 High Speed Network Brad Krey bkrey@parks. ca. gov 619 -228 -6785

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students PORTS Website Tour WWW. PORTS. PARKS. CA.

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students PORTS Website Tour WWW. PORTS. PARKS. CA. GOV Units of Study Resources Links Contact and Scheduling Information Brad Krey bkrey@parks. ca. gov 619 -228 -6785

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Frequently Asked Questions… What other subjects do

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Frequently Asked Questions… What other subjects do you teach? Can my school do this? How do I schedule a program? Is it really free? Other questions…

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Brad Krey bkrey@parks. ca. gov 619 -228

Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students Brad Krey bkrey@parks. ca. gov 619 -228 -6785 WWW. PORTS. PARKS. CA. GOV