January 2006 - Posts
The South East Grid for Learning have created a detailed website which dedicates some pages to Videoconferencing. They provide detailed information about different projects going on around the country, along with information about educational content and many other aspects associated with videoconferencing.
You can access the website http://www.segfl.org.uk/index.php and find out all about videoconferencing all over the World.
Also, SEGfL have become involved with the Videoconferencing Services project. It is a Pilot testing national videoconferencing services for all schools in the UK.
They provide information and details about diferent educational content for Schools to use. To find out more information about this project, visit their site at www.ja.net/community/schools/vc/
You might remember a while ago us telling you about a Videoconferencing Glossary that was being compiled. It has been completed and can be acessed by clicking this link: http://www.clusterweb.org.uk?videoconferencing
This link will take you to the Meet in School page of Clustwerweb - if you scroll down to the bottom of the article you will see a link to the Videoconferencing Glossary
The Glossary provides everyone with a useful list of websites provding help, support, advice and ideas about videoconferencing. There are also websites of places and people that you can videoconference to.
If you have any useful websites you would like to add to the list then email Digital.Curriculum@Kent.gov.uk
Let us know what you think!!!!!
The launch event for the Meet in School project was held today at St. Simon Stock School.
It was a huge success with everyone showing their support for the project. The partners for the project were there, Aethra, CDEC and Medium, as were our experts from our resource schools, our technical support and our Sponsor.
The group were given a taster of a live videoconference and a session of Interactive whiteboard training.
The group also had a sneak preview of the kit that will be sent out to Schools.
The Application form for the 'Meet in School' project has now been posted on Clusterweb.
Click on the link
http://www.clusterweb.org.uk/advisory/ict_lead_meetinschool.cfm
and download the application form.
We look forward to hearing from you and reading about your imaginative plans for videoconferencing!
As part of the 'Meet in School' videoconferencing scheme, the Digital Curriculum team have compiled a glossary of useful information and websites who provide advice and resources for people wanting to try videoconferencing. The glossary has only just been started so there are only a couple of pages but the idea is that if people want to add to the list they can.
Just contact Digital.Curriculum@kent.gov.uk. Tell us about the website or information source, how good it is and the contact details and we will add the information to the glossary.
Once we have a good list of sites and information sources we will publish it online.
Currently the list is available by contacting Digital Curriculum
Let us know what you think!!!!
As part of the Meet in School project, Digital Curriculum have teamed up with manufacturers, suppliers and installers to work together and make this project a success. Below are a list of each group we are working with and a little bit of information about each of them. You can link to each companies website by clicking on their link on the right hand side of the page.
Aethra are videoconferencing equipment manufacturers
Founded in Ancona, Italy in 1972, Aethra is a worldwide leader in telecommunications.
Aethra develops, manufactures and markets high-performance video communication systems, audioconference solutions and test equipment. In addition, Aethra.net offers multi-audio/video conference and videostreaming services.
Aethra stands out in the telecommunications market with its commitment to developing cutting-edge technology and producing high-quality products compliant with all of the key international standards. For over 30 years, we've created highly flexible, personalized solutions for our customers.
Medium are audio-visual distributors
Medium UK is a British based company that specialises in providing innovative presentation products to trade customers in the Audio Visual, IT and Office Supplies markets. We are part of the Medium Group of companies which has an annual group turnover of £60m. Medium have a commitment to supplying complete presentation solutions to our reselling partners, hence our extensive product portfolio.
CDEC are videoconferencing suppliers and installers
CDEC Limited are a local company based in Orpington, Kent and have been working with schools and colleges in Kent for numerous years. We are a BECTA approved supplier for the supply of Interactive Whiteboards and believe we offer unrivalled prices and services on all our products. As a Kent company we can offer schools exceptional service levels and support.
CDEC are partnering with Aethra and Medium to provide exceptional high quality Video Conferencing Equipment. We offer a one-stop solution, which will encompass the equipment, installation, training and after care support.
Plans are being put in place to offer Schools the opportunity to loan videoconferencing equipment. Schools will work in partnerships and will have access to the videoconferencing equipment for half a term. They can use the equipment to share lessons with their partner school, teacher to teacher meetings and to share best practice ideas.
The scheme - due to be set up by the spring term will provide schools on the Kent Community Network with the opportunity to sample the amazing world of videoconferencing!
Watch this space for more details.