Lessons Learned
…On gaining new knowledge from the program
Content Provider: The Mariners' Museum
Program Title: Sailing into Thanksgiving
’Students got to look at the real food the pilgrims ate on the Mayflower and they also got to see an example of clothing.’
Recommend? Yes
It was very informative
Comments
’It was interesting to find out that the pilgrims’ shirts had a slit under the arms so they could throw the sleeves over their shoulders when it is hot.’
- Elementary teachers
Content Provider: WWLEARN Distance Learning Network
Program Title: Whoop It Up! Whooping Cranes Making a Comeback
Impact on Learning
’The students were engaged during the presentation. It was
interactive enough to hold their attention. Several parents
reported their child discussing at great length what they learned.’
Recommend? Yes
’I certainly learned about the plight of the whooping crane.
I had little prior knowledge. I will use this format again
because it held my students interest and attention.’
Comments
’The program increased the students’ knowledge of the
relationships of animals and our planet.’
- Grade 3 Teacher
Content Provider: Conner Prairie
Program Title: Sheep to Blanket
Impact on Learning
’Children were able to see sheep being sheared. They were also able to see weaving, which we later did in the classroom.’
Recommend? Yes
’Very interesting, and the kids were able to ask questions and see
first hand the dying of yarn, etc...’
Comments
’The children could see live sheep being sheared, yarn dyeing, and how weaving looms work.’
- Grade 1 Teacher
Professional Development and Training
…as a tool for educator learning
Content Provider: CILC Professional Development
Program Title: Videoconferencing Content: Programs for Learning and Collaboration
Impact on Learning
’Teachers left energized and enthusiastic about using the videoconferencing programs and team teaching with their partners. This energy will fire up the students; philosophy and strategies shared will motivate learning and hopefully be realized with deeper and broader learning.’
Recommend? Yes
This program was tailored to our needs.
Comments
’New teachers as well as veterans left satisfied that they had a new
awareness of what videoconferences could do to enrich, motivate and
provide a broadening and deepening of learning. A focused discussion
lead by the presenter enabled veterans to share ideas with those who
were just beginning to explore the possibilities.