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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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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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During the most recent UK VC Partnerships meeting the issue of Broadband advice for schools was raised, and that Janet should present some clear guidelines to help the schools community when deciding on Broadband providers.
Those present gave their ideas, and we came up with the following:
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Lord Puttnam, the NHS, Oaks Park High School and Sheffield Hallam University spoke at the Bett Show 2013 about their use of videoconferencing. Janet VC services linked Mina Patel's Videoconferencing for Learning (VCfL) to the Excel Centre.
Click here to see the video clip VC and the Global Workforce of the Future
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Evaluation reports for the following desktop videoconferencing echo cancellation products have been added to the library pages. You can read a summary of the results or find more information about individual products as required.
ClearOne Chat 50
ClearOne Chat 150
Phoenix Duet
Phoenix Quattro
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We are extremely pleased to be able to offer two further videoconference dates from Barclays, introducing their award winning Retail Development Programme. These are ideal for students considering alternative routes to a degree and are open to all schools and colleges free of charge.
These sessions will take place on:
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Free videoconferenced sessions for ages 8 - 13.
For more information about the upcoming Reading Discovery session with Barbara Bush, taking place on 7 February from 16.00 - 17.15 UK time, see:
http://www.connect2texas.net/bushlibrary41/2013ReadingDiscovery.pdf
You can join in several ways:
- with videoconferencing equipment
- sign up to receive the recording
- web stream
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If you're not already aware of the National STEM Centre, you may be interested to know that they provide lots of useful resources in the E-library on their web site at:
http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/elibrary/
Items can be found according to age range or subject.
