Quality Connection is instruction delivered through videoconferencing technology (two-way video/two-way audio). It is not intended to take the place of a live teacher, but it does level the scholastic playing field for all students. Classes that are not offered due to insufficient enrollment at one school can be made available to students through videoconferencing during the school day. Quality Connection affords teachers the opportunity to share their strengths systemwide.
Current Technology Includes:
The technology chosen for each Quality Connection lab allows two-way, full duplex audio, and two-way, full motion video. All labs are equipped to originate as well as receive instruction. The equipment available in each lab includes:
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A touchscreen that allows the teacher to manipulate cameras and microphones at all sending and receiving sites. |
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A teacher laptop computer that brings DVD's, instructional presentations, and the Internet to all sites. |
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A document camera that allows the instructor/student to broadcast: |
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Pictures |
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X-rays |
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Slides |
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3-Dimensional objects |
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Two plasma television monitors at the front of the room that show images of the teacher's choosing: |
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Instructor's computer screen |
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Document camera image |
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Shots from the instructor or student camera at any site |
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Student microphones that allow students to communicate with the teacher at the touch of a button |
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