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Three new Videoconferencing sessions from Virtually University
Virtually University is offering 3 further videoconferences in November from Bristol, Newcastle and Birmingham. These sessions are free to schools and suitable for KS5 students and all schools/colleges with interested students are welcome, subject to available places.
Physical Geography: Investigating the 'Lost' World Beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet by Dr Neil Ross, Newcastle University on 14 November 2013 between 1.15 and 2.15
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The next videoconference from the Natural History Museum is taking place on
Friday 8 November 2013, 11.00-11.45
Suitable for Key Stage 2 (7-11 years old)
In the deepest ocean, in the darkness and under huge pressure, you might think life is scarce. But you'd be wrong. The deep sea is one of the least explored areas on the planet, yet many strange and wonderful creatures live in this extreme environment.
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We are delighted to have the British Museum joining the Janet Content Providers in the new year. Their first session will be on Thursday 9th January 2014. It is entitled Treasure challenge video conference. There are two sessions, from 10:30-12pm and from 12:30 to 2pm. Advanced bookings are now being taken for this exciting event, which is designed for Key Stage 2 students. The students work through the real challenges faced by archeologists, scientists and museum staff.
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Last week, via Janet videoconferencing, pupils from Loxford School, Oaks Park High School, Ilford County High School, Chadwell Heath Academy, and Woodbridge High School across the London Borough of Redbridge were able to meet Team GB Paralympians Susie Rodgers, Ali Jawad and 2012 US Swimming Coach Queenie Nicols, to celebrate and learn more about the Paralympic Legacy.
For more details about that videoconference, please visit the Videoconferencing for Learning (VCfL) site:
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Give your students the opportunity to engage with real scientists and be inspired by life in the field with a free programme of video conference events and live chats. Students will discover what it’s like to perform cutting-edge research in Borneo, one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet.
Appropriate for Key Stages 2,3 and 4.
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Oxford Schools can continue to use Janet videoconferencing by registering to use the South East Grid for Learning (SEGfL) gatekeeper services. The attached document contains instructions for use of the SEGfL gatekeeper, by sites that are not connected on the SEGfL network.
More details from:
Heather Hadfield
SEGfL Project Manager
Easthampstead Park
Wokingham
RG40 3DF
M:07931 506487
T:0118 9789679
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We are delighted to announce the launch of our new VC Content Directory website.
The new website is a dedicated resource for all teaching staff that showcases sessions available from Janet registered Content Providers. The functionality of this dynamic website makes it easier for you to search for sessions by subject, key stage or by content provider. You can also set up tailored RSS feeds and find out about upcoming sessions.
The URL is: vccontentdirectory.ja.net
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Using Janet Desktop videoconferencing, St John's College Southsea have been taking part in the Natural History Museum's sessions with scientists in Borneo.
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**** Note this session is now full *****
With Virtually University's objective of informing and inspiring students' wider choices and alternatives to the conventional university route to a degree, we are delighted to offer an interactive videoconference from Barclays introducing their award winning Retail Development Programme. This will take place on Thursday 22nd November between 2.00pm and 3.00pm.
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