Free Web Tools for Collaboration

Professional Development Provider		SOITA Learning Technologies
Contact Information		Bob Stricker bob@soita.org 150 East Sixth Street Franklin, OH 45005 United States Phone: (937) 746-6333 ext. 120 Fax: (937) 746-1029
Program Type		Individual Program
Program Rating		based on 2 evaluation(s).
Target Audience		Education: Curriculum Director, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian, Administrator
Maximum Number of Participants		no maximum
Minimum Number of Participants		1
Primary Disciplines		Best Practice, Collaboration, Curriculum, Instructional Programs, Technology/Information Science
Program Description		Depending on your needs, there are many different ways to leverage the power of the Web when it comes to collaboration. Whether you are authoring a document, creating a mind map, video conferencing, or just instant messaging; the Web can provide you with multiple tools to get the job done. Participants will explore a variety of websites that can enhance learning through collaboration. Whether working with students in your own classroom, within the district, or abroad, these sites can make collaboration a reality!
Program Format		1.) Overview of Web 2.0 Collaboration Sites 2.) Demonstration of Each Site 3.) Ideas for Use in the Classroom
Objectives		1.) Discover the wealth of collaborative websites available 2.) Identify different ways to collaborate with others 3.) Find websites that you can use in your particular setting
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns		• Requires resources to support adult learning and collaboration. (Resources) • Provides educators with the knowledge and skills to collaborate. (Collaboration)
Program Length		50 minutes
By Request		This program is available by request ONLY
Date/Time Notes		This professional development interactive video conference is available by request. Please try to schedule at least two weeks in advance.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees		Cost per Site: $125.00 Cost per Site with Premium Service: $112.50 What's this?
Cancellation Policy		We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Program is Offered Through		Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Is Recording allowed?		No
The Provider broadcasts over		IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider		Schools are asked to conduct a test connection with SOITA in advance of the site's first scheduled video conference with us. Sites connecting via ISDN should provide their own bridge and dial into SOITA. SOITA's IP address is 216.48.137.41

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