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PROJECT OVERVIEW
From east to west, urban or rural, we each live in a unique community. What can we learn from our area, from our varied citizens or natural resources? What can we share with others that will enhance their view of our country or our world? This standards based project seeks to tap into the creative nature of students as they look at their community with new eyes and explore ways to share their findings with others using videoconferencing and technology as a resource.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

  • Student Teams will research a topic in their community. Examples of this might include a historical place or figure, a natural resource, a unique place of interest
  • Students will develop an informational program geared toward a specific audience educating them on the topic
  • Each project team will be required to use the CILC Program Posting Format as they develop their content program
  • Each team will present their live-videoconference to another school and a group of judges by February 15, 2008
  • The project is aligned to state standards
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EXAMPLE: Cotton, The Plant of Many Uses, Several years ago students from Stamford HS in Stamford, Texas developed a program for 3,4,5 grade students on this locally grown resource. Students researched the material, aligned the content with national education standards and worked on creative ways to present to elementary students.

TEAM REQUIREMENTS

  • Teams will consist of middle or high school students grades 7 – 12 and one teacher sponsor
  • Teams will include a minimum of three (3) to six (6) students
  • Schools may have more than one team
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PRIZES
1st Place

  • The Project Team will receive a $250 American Express Gift Card
  • Project Team/class will receive ten free virtual field trips compliments of TANDBERG
  • The sponsoring teacher will receive a complimentary scholarship to the Alan November Learning Summer Institute in Boston, July 16-18, 2008 (includes hotel and travel expenses up to $800.)
  • Teacher will receive one year Individual Premium Service Membership with CILC
  • Teacher will receive one free CILC Spotlight Session of their choice between March – Dec 08
  • Student Program will be posted on the CILC Website as a Content Provider Program Posting
2nd Place
  • The Project Team will receive a $100 American Express Gift Card
  • Project Team/class will receive five free virtual field trips compliments of TANDBERG
  • Teacher will receive one year Individual Premium Service Membership with CILC
  • Teacher will receive one free CILC Spotlight Session of their choice between March – Dec 08
  • Student Program will be posted on the CILC Website as a Content Provider Program Posting
3rd – 5th Place
  • The Project Team will receive one free Virtual Fieldtrip compliments of TANDBERG
  • Teacher will receive one year Individual Premium Service Membership with CILC
  • Teacher will receive one free CILC Spotlight Session of their choice between March – Dec 08
  • Student Program will be posted on the CILC Website as a Content Provider Program Posting

JUDGING
All programs will be reviewed by a panel of peer educators as well as members from Tandberg, CILC, and a representative from the field of technology and/or business. Evaluators will review program descriptions and a captured video fieldtrip presented to a live class. Submissions will be rated on a scale of 1 to 5 on each of the following criteria. Based on the rubric below, up to 10 student teams will be selected as finalists and invited to post their program on the CILC website. Final project must be completed by February 15, 2008.

 

Scoring Rubric: Student Content Provider Program

1 = weak     2 = fair     3 = good     4 = very good     5 = outstanding
Component Criteria
Topic Appropriateness
  • The presentation aligns with the identified grade level or target audience.
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    Topic Content
  • Topic content is clear and meets presentation objectives.
  • Content is educational, suitable to grade level participants.
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    Topic Application
  • Topic relates to actual community resource
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    Standards Alignment
  • Topic aligns with National Education Standards
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    Interactivity
  • The presentation incorporates interactive strategies to engage both the onsite and remote participants.
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    Materials
  • Planned downloadable resources for participant use before, during, and after the program (documents, handouts, images, bibliographies, worksheets, study-guides, etc.) support presentation objectives.
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    Presenter(s)
  • The presenter(s) is knowledgeable and has researched the topic.
  • The presenter(s) is experienced in IVC presentation and delivery.
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    Scoring Rubric: Student Videoconference

    1 = weak     2 = fair     3 = good     4 = very good     5 = outstanding
    Component Criteria
    Skills:
           Communication Skills
  • Eye/Camera Contact
  • Enthusiasm
  • Voice Quality/Clarity/Tone
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    Skills:
           Presentation Strategies
  • Age Appropriate Questioning & Response Skills
  • Participation encouraged at both local & remote sites
  • Variety of engagement techniques
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    Skills:
           Consistency w/Written Proposal
  • Program & optional material aligns with submitted proposal
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    Skills:
           Visuals/Audio Clips
  • Effective
  • Show Clarity and Readability
  • Seamless and appropriate transitions
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    Technology:
            Connectivity
  • Video Quality
  • Audio Quality
  • Acceptable Transmission Delay
  • Support Staff Availability
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    Presentation Team:
            Equally Effective
  • All members share responsibility
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    Technology:
            IVC Setting
  • Visually Appealing
  • Quiet Auditory Background
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