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Carroll Middle School

Middle School students learn how to make authentic African puppets with the Center for Puppetry Arts.


ACELINK Program Request Form

Submit this form to ACELINK to apply for your funding.

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Interactive videoconferencing (IVC) field trips include live, two-way video interactions with content providers that utilize Internet technology to extend your resources and provide students with unique educational experiences.

Teachers need two-way video equipment (provided by your school district), a television monitor or LCD projector, and a network connection to access content providers virtually. There are thousands of content providers around the world, ranging from local museums, to zoos, to NASA and the Smithsonian Museum. Virtual field trip content may be provided free of charge, but most content costs from $75-$150 per session.

ACELINK supports pioneer teachers in the use of two-way interactive video to create unique educational experiences for students. Allen County teachers can use ACELINK funds to purchase content from recognized providers, or to fund "special projects" that involve two-way video with other classrooms, teachers or partners.

Click here to complete the ACELINK Request Form online. 

IVC field trip providers include...

Center for Puppetry Arts (Atlanta, Georgia)

Cleveland Museum of Art (Ohio)

McMillen Center for Health Education (Fort Wayne, Indiana)

Nasa Digital Learning Network (free)

Mote Marine Laboratory (Sarasota, Florida)

Cosi Columbus (Science - Ohio)

Learn how to find content providers below.


Free Career Panel Presentations

ACELINK partners with the Lutheran Health Network to create original virtual programs on Careers in Healthcare. These FREE programs feature a specific health care career in each monthly session during the school year.

These programs are open to any middle or high school class or group of students and include multimedia, Q&A with health care professionals, and address career options/issues. The program format includes a 20-minute presentation, followed by 25 minutes of interactive questions and answers from the participants.

The following programs are scheduled for 2009-10, and they all take place from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. EST.

  • October 2, A Day in the Life of a NICU Nurse
  • November 6, Careers in Pharmacy
  • January 8, Careers in Radiology
  • February 5, Careers in Medical Research
  • March 5, Careers in Nutritional Services/Dietary

Your school must have the ability to connect by IP video to this program. It will be a multi-site connection, with a registration limit of seven schools. Participation in technical testing before the program date is required.

Sign-up to be contacted about IVC field trip opportunities.

Send your name, school, email and phone number to the project coordinator. You'll receive email notices whenever exciting and free content is available, or if we find new content.

 

"IVC Field Trips open up the world for our students. Through these trips, our students get the fantastic opportunity of experiencing things they normally never get to."

Lynn Wilson
Teacher, Anson Elementary

Program Guidelines

The cost of content will be paid by ACELINK as follows:

  • Only ACELINK partner school educators are eligible.
  • Three applications per educator, per semester.
  • ACELINK pays the provider cost of the program. If there are additional line charges or shipping charges for materials, your district/school needs to pay these. If a provider sends an invoice for the program to your school, then the invoice will need forwarded to ACELINK.
  • When requesting a field trip, it is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the appropriate district/building technical support staff.
  • Applicants must invite another educator, administrator or staff person to observe the program.
  • Applicants must fill out an evaluation of the program after it is completed.

After you have requested funding, you will receive an acknowledgment email of your request. When your request is accepted, the ACELINK project director will contact you in advance to help set up the event and provide technical support if needed.


NASA Distance Learning Network

 

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Finding Content/Providers

There are thousands of content providers around the world, and many educational organizations provide searchable databases and listings of the best content for virtual field trips. All subjects, grade levels, and geographic locations are available, depending on your needs.

Before spending too much time searching on your own, try the following online databases:

Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration (search Programs)

Pacbell Videoconference Adventures (the original listing)

Twice (Michigan Service Center)


Other Information for Teachers

While the content of an interactive videoconference (IVC) field trip is very important, there are other considerations to creating a successful event. The information below is intended to provide general guidelines for setting up an event, managing your classrom during an event, and working through technical issues. Click on any link below for additional information.

  • Tips for Successful IVC Field Trips (Word or PDF)
  • IVC Field Trip Search Form (Word or PDF)
  • Student Preparation Guide (Word or PDF)
  • ACELINK IVC Field Trip Directory (Excel or PDF)
  • Other IVC field trip directory links
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