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=Welcome. This site is designed to help you learn more about video conferencing and the resources available.=

Favorite VC Websites:

 * This site is often referred to as [| one stop shopping] for VC.
 * Create a [|CAPSpace] account to find other classrooms to connect with. CAPspace is a social networking tool for educational videoconferencing. Find colleagues and schools interested in collaborative videoconference projects. Create and advertise your own collaborative videoconference projects to educators around the world.Create the account using your school email and your name. CAPspace will send a confirmation to your school email address within minutes. Be sure to check your junk mail folder.

**Virtual Field Trip/Content Providers** (Zoos, museums, etc.)

 * Berrien [| VC Content Provider] Database
 * List of [| Free] Programs.
 * [| CILC]
 * [|NASA Distance Learning Programs]

**TIPS & TRICKS & IDEAS**
The more prepared you are for you video conference the smoother it will go. Don't forget signage - identify your city! Have a simple map to show your location, perhaps share a few pictures. [|Watch the Video Conferencing Zone.]

Considering adding a **[|Jeopardy Game] t**o you Video Conference. Be sure to try it out during your test call to ensure that the far site can see it!! People plus Content!

=Classroom to Classroom Collaborations:=

[|Click on the Collaborative Wiki] This is global collaborative videoconferencing community! This wiki is a collection of educator-created templates and projects for collaborative videoconferences.

**Consider Having Your School Subscribe** to [|Whirlidurb (Some EPISD SCHOOLS will be getting two confereneces with Whirlidurb)]
Whirlidurb can help make the world a smaller and engaging place for your students. Member districts/schools can participate in centrally managed video conference projects and content connections to engage students and teachers with the technology and the curriculum. Our staff carefully considers where learning occurs to help each member meet specific needs.