I would like to confirm that Terry Fox Elementary School will perform a test call Friday, September 18, from 9:00 -9:15 AM Central Time. Please dial our bridge at IP address 129.59.139.23 and I will conduct the test, ask some basic questions and check settings. The connection should be EXACTLY as it will be in the videoconference. If you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side.
In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you.
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
From: bmccolm [mailto:bmccolm@mail1.scdsb.on.ca]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 9:17 AM
To: Majett, Michael J
Subject: test call
Hi Mike,
I have to set up a test call with you before we start our series of video conferences. How about Friday, Sept. 18th at 9:00a.m. CT?
Thanks,
Bruce
Bruce McColm
Teacher/Librarian
Terry Fox Elementary School
100 Livingstone St. East
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
L4M 6X9
phone 705-727-4267
fax 705-727-4272
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I would like to confirm that Hodges Bend Middle School will perform a test call Friday, September 18, from 9:15 -9:30 AM Central Time. Please dial our bridge at IP address 129.59.139.23 and I will conduct the test, ask some basic questions and check settings. The connection should be EXACTLY as it will be in the videoconference. If you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side.
In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you.
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
From: Lewis, Patsy [mailto:Patsy.Lewis@fortbend.k12.tx.us]
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 7:21 AM
To: Majett, Michael J
Subject: RE: Test call
I will do 9:15-9:30
From: Majett, Michael J [mailto:michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu]
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 7:12 AM
To: Lewis, Patsy
Subject: RE: Test call
Hello Patsy,
The following times are available to test this morning:
9:00-9:15 AM
9:15-9:30 AM
10:30-10:45 AM
10:45-11:00 AM
All times are Central time. Please choose one and let me know by email. I’ll send confirmation.
Thanks,
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
From: Lewis, Patsy [mailto:Patsy.Lewis@fortbend.k12.tx.us]
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 9:15 PM
To: Majett, Michael J
Subject: Test call
Hodges Bend Middle School is scheduled for a video conference at 9AM on Wednesday, September 23. I would like to test call with you Friday, September 18.
Patsy Lewis, ITS
We have Hondo- McDowell MS scheduled for tomorrow at 9:30 AM - CST and will see you then. We will be dialing from our bridge from I.P. 69.147.40.13 (Polycom MGC 100).
Regards,
-Ron-
>>> "Majett, Michael J" < HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu" michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu> 9/17/2009 10:45 AM >>>
Hello Ronnie,
I would like to confirm that Hondo - McDowell Middle School will perform a test call Friday, September 18, from 9:30 - 9:45 AM Central Time. Please dial our bridge at IP address 129.59.139.23 and I will conduct the test, ask some basic questions and check settings. The connection should be EXACTLY as it will be in the videoconference. If you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side.
In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you.
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
From: Ronnie Dennis [mailto:Ronnie.Dennis@esc20.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:29 PM
To: Majett, Michael J
Subject: Request for Test - Region 20 ESC - Hondo McDowell - San Antonio
Mike,
Would like to schedule a test between our bridge here at Region 20 ESC in San Antonio and Hondo - McDowell MS for this Friday between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM CST in preparation for next weeks VCs on Sep 22nd & 23rd.
Please let me know if this time will work for you.
Regards,
Ron Dennis
Education Telecommunications Specialist
Region 20 Education Service Center
(210) 370-5632
Fax (210) 370-5743
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I would like to confirm that Father Ryan High School will perform a test call Friday, September 18, from 9:45 -10:00 AM Central Time. Please dial our bridge at IP address 129.59.139.23 and I will conduct the test, ask some basic questions and check settings. The connection should be EXACTLY as it will be in the videoconference. If you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side.
In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you.
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Mesch [mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 12:59 PM
To: Majett, Michael J
Subject: Re: Test Calls
Could we move it to 9:45?
Just found out about a scheduling conflict and want to test it in the actual room where it would be used here.
Thanks.
On 9/15/09 9:22 AM, "Majett, Michael J" < HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu" michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu>
wrote:
> Hello Jeff,
>
> I would like to confirm that Father Ryan High School will perform a
> test call Friday, September 18, from 10:15 -10:30 AM Central Time.
> Please dial our bridge at IP address 129.59.139.23 and I will conduct
> the test, ask some basic questions and check settings. The connection
> should be EXACTLY as it will be in the videoconference. If you'd like
> to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side.
>
> In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you.
>
> Michael Majett
> Media Technician
> Vanderbilt University Virtual School
> 615-343-1018
> http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Mesch [mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:16 AM
> To: Majett, Michael J
> Subject: Re: Test Calls
>
> Let's do 10:15.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> On 9/15/09 9:13 AM, "Majett, Michael J"
> < HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu" michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu>
> wrote:
>
>> Jeff,
>> 10:00 AM Central has now been filled. How about 9:45 AM or 10:15 AM?
>> Mike
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jeff Mesch [mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org]
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 8:44 AM
>> To: Majett, Michael J
>> Cc: Partin, Patsy
>> Subject: Re: Test Calls
>>
>> Hey.
>>
>> How about 10-10:15?
>>
>> I'm testing with another school today, so if that goes well after I
>> test with you then I'll let our teachers know they can start using
>> the system again.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> +++Jeff
>>
>>
>> On 9/11/09 12:33 PM, "Majett, Michael J"
>> < HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu" michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Jeff,
>>>
>>> Just let me know a 15 minute block between 9:15 -11:00 AM Central
>>> and I'll schedule you.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Michael Majett
>>> Media Technician
>>> Vanderbilt University Virtual School
>>> 615-343-1018
>>> http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Jeff Mesch [mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org]
>>> Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 11:47 AM
>>> To: Majett, Michael J
>>> Cc: Partin, Patsy
>>> Subject: Re: Test Calls
>>>
>>> Thanks for the e-mails.
>>>
>>> I'm out this afternoon. Can we set something for next Friday? The
>>> day is clear at this point, so anything that works for you is great for me.
>>>
>>> I'm also going to do some testing with another school I collaborate with.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help and I look forward to getting this working.
>>>
>>> +++Jeff
>>>
>>>
>>> On 9/11/09 10:57 AM, "Majett, Michael J"
>>> < HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu" michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hello Jeff,
>>>>
>>>> We test every Friday between 9-11 AM Central. Just email me a 15
>>>> minute block when you would like to test and I'll schedule you. If
>>>> you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video
>>>> loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side. Our
>>>> IP address is 129.59.139.23 . There is still some time today if
>>>> you're available or I can schedule another time.
>>>>
>>>> I look forward to connecting with you and seeing Father Ryan
>>>> participate in our videoconferences.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Michael Majett
>>>> Media Technician
>>>> Vanderbilt University Virtual School
>>>> 615-343-1018
>>>> http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Jeff Mesch [mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org]
>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:56 PM
>>>> To: Majett, Michael J
>>>> Subject: Test Calls
>>>>
>>>> Hi.
>>>>
>>>> I'm with Father Ryan in Nashville.
>>>>
>>>> We've been trying to make use of what the Virtual School has to offer.
>>>> However, we have had a long string of problems on our end and to my
>>>> knowledge have not been able to connect with the programs at the
>>>> Virtual School.
>>>>
>>>> I was recently asked to take over and get our system working so it
>>>> would talk with yours.
>>>>
>>>> Would it be possible to setup a time when we could do some testing
>>>> between our systems? Given our past history, we do not want to sign
>>>> up for anything until we can get our system talking to yours properly.
>>>>
>>>> As far as I can tell right now, our equipment tested out fine with
>>>> the Polycom test calls.
>>>>
>>>> My schedule is flexible, and I'm generally around my office from
>>>> 8-3:30 Monday through Friday. All of my contact information is below.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> +++Jeff
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jeffrey Mesch
>>>> Director of Technology
>>>> Father Ryan High School
>>>> Nashville, TN
>>>> Direct: 615-777-7526
>>>> Mobile: 615-207-8068
>>>> E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org" meschj@fatherryan.org
>>>> AIM: jeffmesch
>>>> Skype: jeffmesch
>>>>
>>>
>>> Jeffrey Mesch
>>> Director of Technology
>>> Father Ryan High School
>>> Nashville, TN
>>> Direct: 615-777-7526
>>> Mobile: 615-207-8068
>>> E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org" meschj@fatherryan.org
>>> AIM: jeffmesch
>>> Skype: jeffmesch
>>>
>>
>> Jeffrey Mesch
>> Director of Technology
>> Father Ryan High School
>> Nashville, TN
>> Direct: 615-777-7526
>> Mobile: 615-207-8068
>> E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org" meschj@fatherryan.org
>> AIM: jeffmesch
>> Skype: jeffmesch
>>
>
> Jeffrey Mesch
> Director of Technology
> Father Ryan High School
> Nashville, TN
> Direct: 615-777-7526
> Mobile: 615-207-8068
> E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org" meschj@fatherryan.org
> AIM: jeffmesch
> Skype: jeffmesch
>
Jeffrey Mesch
Director of Technology
Father Ryan High School
Nashville, TN
Direct: 615-777-7526
Mobile: 615-207-8068
E-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:meschj@fatherryan.org" meschj@fatherryan.org
AIM: jeffmesch
Skype: jeffmesch
I would like to confirm that Wathena School will perform a test call Friday, September 18, from 10:00 -10:15 AM Central Time. Please dial our bridge at IP address 129.59.139.23 and I will conduct the test, ask some basic questions and check settings. The connection should be EXACTLY as it will be in the videoconference. If you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side.
In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you.
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
From: Leslie Rullman [mailto:lrullman@wathenaschools.org]
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 4:21 PM
To: Majett, Michael J
Subject: Re: CONFIRMATION Videoconference "CAREER AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER" 9/22/09 10:00AM CST
10-10:15 works
On Sep 14, 2009, at 3:10 PM, Majett, Michael J wrote:
Hello Leslie,
We test every Friday between 9-11 AM Central. Just email me a 15 minute block when you would like to test and I'll schedule you. If you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side. Our IP address is 129.59.139.23
Thanks,
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
From: Leslie Rullman [mailto:lrullman@wathenaschools.org]
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 1:09 PM
To: Majett, Michael J
Subject: Fwd: CONFIRMATION Videoconference "CAREER AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER" 9/22/09 10:00AM CST
I am available to test anytime in the 9-11 time slot on Friday the 18th.
Leslie Rullman - HYPERLINK "mailto:lrullman@wathenaschools.org" lrullman@wathenaschools.org
Technology Coordinator
USD 406 - Wathena Schools
705 Jessie Street
Wathena, KS 66090
785-989-4426
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Allison, Chandra" < HYPERLINK "mailto:chandra.allison@Vanderbilt.Edu" chandra.allison@Vanderbilt.Edu>
Date: September 14, 2009 11:04:26 AM CDT
To: "Kayla Hinton" < HYPERLINK "mailto:khinton@wathenaschools.org" khinton@wathenaschools.org>, "Partin, Patsy" < HYPERLINK "mailto:patsy.partin@Vanderbilt.Edu" patsy.partin@Vanderbilt.Edu>, "Majett, Michael J" < HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu" michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu>, < HYPERLINK "mailto:virtualschool@Vanderbilt.Edu" virtualschool@Vanderbilt.Edu>
Cc: "Allison, Chandra" < HYPERLINK "mailto:chandra.allison@Vanderbilt.Edu" chandra.allison@Vanderbilt.Edu>, < HYPERLINK "mailto:lrullman@wathenaschools.org" lrullman@wathenaschools.org>
Subject: CONFIRMATION Videoconference "CAREER AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER" 9/22/09 10:00AM CST
Wathena High School is confirmed for the 10:00am CST videoconference on September 22, 2009. A Videoconferencing Checklist is listed below.
THE TEST CALL
Your next step will be to schedule a "test call" with our Media Technician, Michael Majett ( HYPERLINK "mailto:mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu" mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu). (This test is required before participation in your first videoconference each school year. We test each Friday between 9 – 11 AM Central Time. Please email Michael a 15 minute slot when your school can dial into our bridge. Our IP address is 129.59.139.23. All settings and equipment must be exactly as they will be during the videoconference. If your school connects through a bridge, the school and the bridge must participate in the test.
Once you have completed a successful test call, there is no need to schedule another test call each school year unless you’ve changed equipment or settings or have had difficulty with your connection.
THE CONFERENCE
On the day of your videoconference, please call in 10 minutes before the conference so we can take care of any technical problems before the start of the videoconference. Since the entire videoconference is voice activated, it is crucial that you mute all microphones until the Moderator addresses your school.
The number to call for technical assistance during your actual videoconference is 615-343-1018. The IP address for the Virtual School is 129.59.139.23.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The full $75 fee (U.S.D.) will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice of the program date except for weather emergencies or catastrophic events. "NO SHOWS" will incur the $75 fee (U.S.D.).
Please make sure a purchase order is in place after you receive confirmation and send a copy to: Vanderbilt Virtual School, Attention: Chandra Allison, 2007 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN, 37203 or fax it to 615-343-1145. This is to assure that funds are available and invoices are processed in a timely manner.
Thank you for your interest in the Virtual School!
***************************************************************************
Videoconferencing Checklist
Participating School Contact /Coordinator:
___Communicate videoconference information to participating teachers and students.
___Before the videoconference, teachers should discuss videoconference topic with students.
___Before the videoconference, students should prepare possible questions to ask presenter during question and answer session.
Room Set-up and Videoconference Etiquette:
___Make sure ALL participants can see the monitor and be heard.
___Frame a picture of participants that is not too close or too far away.
___Set up several camera pre-sets to use during question and answer period.
___Have a banner or sign in your class identifying the school so we can identify your school during Q & A (or “program” your school name into your VC equipment so it appears on screen)
___MUTE your microphone when the presenter is speaking.
___Students should come to a microphone to ask their questions, and students should speak slowly and clearly.
___Students should begin their questions by introducing themselves. ("Hello Mr._______. My name is ______. My question is _____.”)
___Encourage students to listen carefully to the questions from other classes that will participate in the videoconference so that questions are not repeated.
Technical Contact/Support:
___Send school's IP address to VVS Media Tech, Michael Majett at HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu" michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu or leave on studio phone (615) 343-1018.
___Schedule a TEST CALL once each semester to be "certified" with the VVS bridge
___Check audio, video, and connectivity quality during your test call.
___Complete a Videoconference Equipment Testing form once each semester and submit to HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu" michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu.
___Provide all contact information so the Virtual School can contact you if there are problems during the test call or videoconference. Info should include videoconference room phone; cell phone; distance learning room phone; office phone; and email addresses along with the names of contacts.
___Plan to connect 10 minutes before the videoconference.
___Be available to troubleshoot, if needed, during the videoconference connection.
___Call the Virtual School at (615) 343-1018 if there are ANY problems during the videoconference. Mike Majett will answer your phone calls and offer technical assistance during each videoconference.
-----Original Message-----
From: Kayla Hinton [mailto:khinton@wathenaschools.org]
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 11:00 AM
To: Allison, Chandra; Partin, Patsy; Majett, Michael J; HYPERLINK "mailto:virtualschool@Vanderbilt.Edu" virtualschool@Vanderbilt.Edu
Subject: Videoconference Signup Information
Below is the info submitted by
Kayla Hinton ( HYPERLINK "mailto:khinton@wathenaschools.org" khinton@wathenaschools.org) on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 10:59:31
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Teacher_phone: 785-989-4426
no. students: 10
Grades: 10-12
VC_name_1: Careers in Graphic Design
10am_1: 10AM
School_name: Wathena High School
School_address: 705 Jessie Street
School_City_State_Zip: KS
Distance_Learning_Cord_name: Leslie Rullman
Distance_Learning_Cord_Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:lrullman@wathenaschools.org" lrullman@wathenaschools.org
Distance_Learning_Cord_Phone: 785 989-4426
connection: T1
IPADDRESS: 198.248.64.47
IPADDRESS2: Polycom
IP_assigned_bridge: NO
Student_Information: Grades 10-12 Computer Graphics
billing-name: Sandy Nold
billing-add: 705 Jessie Street
Wathena, KS 22090
billing-phone: 785 989-4427
referral: cilc
referral2: email from VU
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Leslie Rullman - HYPERLINK "mailto:lrullman@wathenaschools.org" lrullman@wathenaschools.org
Technology Coordinator
USD 406 - Wathena Schools
705 Jessie Street
Wathena, KS 66090
785-989-4426
I apologize for the delay in scheduling. I would like to confirm that Alief Hastings School will perform a test call today, Friday, September 18, from 10:00 -10:15 AM Central Time. Please dial our bridge at IP address 129.59.139.23 and I will conduct the test, ask some basic questions and check settings. The connection should be EXACTLY as it will be in the videoconference. If you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side.
In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you.
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
From: Amy.Yager@aliefisd.net [mailto:Amy.Yager@aliefisd.net]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 7:29 PM
To: Majett, Michael J
Cc: Joan.Duncan@aliefisd.net; Jill.Giullian@aliefisd.net; Michael.Kaemmer@aliefisd.net; Vicki.Fisher@aliefisd.net; sarah.trigg@aliefisd.net
Subject: FW: CONFIRMATION Videoconference "CAREER CONVERSATIONS"
Hello Mike,
Here is our connection information. We would like to schedule a test call on Friday, September 18th at 10:00 am CST. Please let me know if this is a problem.
Joan, Vicki and Sarah,
If that date/time does not work for you please let me know ASAP. Thank you!
Amy Yager
Distance Learning and Software Program Manager
Alief Independent School District
Houston, TX
281-498-8110 x6060
http://www.aliefisd.net/group_profile_view.aspx?id=c118de16-965a-4ea4-8d06-391c57fc9ad5
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From: Duncan, Joan
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:35 AM
To: Yager, Amy
Cc: Giullian, Jill
Subject: FW: CONFIRMATION Videoconference "CAREER CONVERSATIONS"
Amy,
Good morning. I hope you had a good summer. Looks like Michael is planning several video conferences! If I am not mistaken, in the past you have set up the test connect with the bridge. Do we need to do anything for the test connection? Thank you.
Joan
From: Kaemmer, Michael W
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:29 PM
To: Duncan, Joan
Subject: FW: CONFIRMATION Videoconference "CAREER CONVERSATIONS"
Michael Kaemmer
vocational Adjustment Coordinator
Hastings High School
ext. 2725
"Nothing will work unless you do."
~Maya Angelou
From: Allison, Chandra [mailto:chandra.allison@Vanderbilt.Edu]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:26 PM
To: Kaemmer, Michael W; Partin, Patsy; Majett, Michael J; virtualschool@Vanderbilt.Edu
Cc: Allison, Chandra; Yager, Amy
Subject: CONFIRMATION Videoconference "CAREER CONVERSATIONS"
Hastings High School is confirmed for the following videoconferences. A Videoconferencing Checklist is listed below.
9/22/09 9:00am CST Career as a Graphic Designer
10/13/09 9:00am CST Career as a Nurse
11/3/09 9:00am CST Career in Online Media
12/1/09 9:00am CST Career in Television Journalism
THE TEST CALL
Your next step will be to schedule a "test call" with our Media Technician, Michael Majett ( HYPERLINK "mailto:mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu" mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu). (This test is required before participation in your first videoconference each school year. We test each Friday between 9 – 11 AM Central Time. Please email Michael a 15 minute slot when your school can dial into our bridge. Our IP address is 129.59.139.23. All settings and equipment must be exactly as they will be during the videoconference. If your school connects through a bridge, the school and the bridge must participate in the test.
Attached is a Videoconference Equipment Testing form. Please fill out the Videoconference Equipment Testing form and return to Mike Majett at HYPERLINK "mailto:mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu" mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu at your earliest convenience.
Once you have completed a successful test call, there is no need to schedule another test call each school year unless you’ve changed equipment or settings or have had difficulty with your connection.
THE CONFERENCE
On the day of your videoconference, please call in 10 minutes before the conference so we can take care of any technical problems before the start of the videoconference. Since the entire videoconference is voice activated, it is crucial that you mute all microphones until the Moderator addresses your school.
The number to call for technical assistance during your actual videoconference is 615-343-1018. The IP address for the Virtual School is 129.59.139.23.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The full $75 fee (U.S.D.) will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice of the program date except for weather emergencies or catastrophic events. "NO SHOWS" will incur the $75 fee (U.S.D.).
Please make sure a purchase order is in place after you receive confirmation and send a copy to: Vanderbilt Virtual School, Attention: Chandra Allison, 2007 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN, 37203 or fax it to 615-343-1145. This is to assure that funds are available and invoices are processed in a timely manner.
Thank you for your interest in the Virtual School!
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Videoconferencing Checklist
Participating School Contact /Coordinator:
___Communicate videoconference information to participating teachers and students.
___Before the videoconference, teachers should discuss videoconference topic with students.
___Before the videoconference, students should prepare possible questions to ask presenter during question and answer session.
Room Set-up and Videoconference Etiquette:
___Make sure ALL participants can see the monitor and be heard.
___Frame a picture of participants that is not too close or too far away.
___Set up several camera pre-sets to use during question and answer period.
___Have a banner or sign in your class identifying the school so we can identify your school during Q & A (or “program” your school name into your VC equipment so it appears on screen)
___MUTE your microphone when the presenter is speaking.
___Students should come to a microphone to ask their questions, and students should speak slowly and clearly.
___Students should begin their questions by introducing themselves. ("Hello Mr._______. My name is ______. My question is _____.”)
___Encourage students to listen carefully to the questions from other classes that will participate in the videoconference so that questions are not repeated.
Technical Contact/Support:
___Send school's IP address to VVS Media Tech, Michael Majett at HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu" michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu or leave on studio phone (615) 343-1018.
___Schedule a TEST CALL once each semester to be "certified" with the VVS bridge
___Check audio, video, and connectivity quality during your test call.
___Complete a Videoconference Equipment Testing form once each semester and submit to HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu" michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu.
___Provide all contact information so the Virtual School can contact you if there are problems during the test call or videoconference. Info should include videoconference room phone; cell phone; distance learning room phone; office phone; and email addresses along with the names of contacts.
___Plan to connect 10 minutes before the videoconference.
___Be available to troubleshoot, if needed, during the videoconference connection.
___Call the Virtual School at (615) 343-1018 if there are ANY problems during the videoconference. Mike Majett will answer your phone calls and offer technical assistance during each videoconference.
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Kaemmer [mailto:michael.kaemmer@aliefisd.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 2:58 PM
To: Allison, Chandra; Partin, Patsy; Majett, Michael J; virtualschool@Vanderbilt.Edu
Subject: Videoconference Signup Information
Below is the info submitted by
Michael Kaemmer ( HYPERLINK "mailto:michael.kaemmer@aliefisd.net" michael.kaemmer@aliefisd.net) on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 14:57:30
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Teacher_phone: 281-498-8110 ext 2725
no. students: 15
Grades: 10, 11, 12
VC_name_1: Career as a Graphic Designer
9am_1: 9AM
VC_name_2: Career as a Nurse
9am_2: 9AM
VC_name_3: Careers in Online Media
9am_3: 9AM
VC_name_4: Careers in Television Journalism
9am_4: 9AM
School_name: Hastings High School
School_address: 4410 Cook Rd
School_City_State_Zip: Houston, Texas, 77072
Distance_Learning_Cord_name: Amy Yager
Distance_Learning_Cord_Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:amy.yager@aliefisd.net" amy.yager@aliefisd.net
Distance_Learning_Cord_Phone: 281-498-8110 ext 6060
Bridge_Operator_name: Amy Yager
Bridge_Operator_Email: HYPERLINK "mailto:amy.yager@aliefisd.net" amy.yager@aliefisd.net
Bridge_Operator_Phone: 281-498-8110 ext 6060
IPADDRESS: H.323 w/ IP 205.196.178.198
IPADDRESS2: Polycom VSX 6000 or 7000
IP_assigned_bridge: Yes
Student_Information: These students are in an Occupational Investigations class. Students range from 10th grade to 12th grade. The students learn more about their career and work interests in this class and develop those interests to enter into the field of their choice.
billing-name: Jennifer Parker
billing-add: 4410 Cook Rd
Houston, Texas, 77072
billing-phone: 281-498-8110 ext 2932
referral2: email from VU
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I would like to confirm that Father St. Margaret’s Episcopal School will perform a test call Friday, September 18, from 10:15 -10:30 AM Central Time. Please dial our bridge at IP address 129.59.139.23 and I will conduct the test, ask some basic questions and check settings. The connection should be EXACTLY as it will be in the videoconference. If you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side.
In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you.
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
From: Angus. Karen [mailto:Karen.Angus@smes.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 6:22 PM
To: Majett, Michael J
Subject: Connection Test - St. Margaret's
Hello Mike,
We just received confirmation for the Graphic Design video conference for next Tuesday, September 22nd. I’d like to schedule a connection test for this Friday at 10:15 or 10:30 central time. The equipment form is attached. I will try calling you tomorrow (Thursday).
Thanks,
Karen Angus
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School Library
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108 ext. 217
I would like to confirm that Kennard-Dale High School will perform a test call Friday, September 18, from 10:30 - 10:45 AM Central Time. Please dial our bridge at IP address 129.59.139.23 and I will conduct the test, ask some basic questions and check settings. The connection should be EXACTLY as it will be in the videoconference. If you'd like to do a preliminary sneak preview, we now have a video loop playing and you can check video and audio on your side.
In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you.
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/virtualschool/
-----Original Message-----
From: David Corbin [mailto:corbind@sesd.k12.pa.us]
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 7:52 AM
To: Majett, Michael J
Subject: RE: CONFIRMATION Videoconferences
How about 10:31 AM Central today 09/18/09 for Kennard-Dale High School. Let me know.
David Corbin
Distance Learning Coordinator
Kennard-Dale High School
South Eastern School District
717-382-4871 xt. 1133
Fax: 717-382-4869
corbind@sesd.k12.pa.us
oovoo: laotzu
>>> "Majett, Michael J" <michael.majett@Vanderbilt.Edu> 09/18/09 8:45 AM >>>
Hello,
Your school is registered for the videoconference listed below which will take place next week. It seems, however, that your school has yet to complete this year's test call. If you still plan to participate in next week's videoconference, please email mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu<mailto:mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu> with a 15 minute block today between 9:00 -9:15 or 10:30-11:00 AM Central when you can test. If you are unable to test this morning please let me know.
We look forward to hearing from you,
Michael Majett
Media Technician
Vanderbilt University Virtual School
615-343-1018
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/VirtualSchool/
From: Allison, Chandra
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 10:35 AM
To: David Corbin; Partin, Patsy; Majett, Michael J; virtualschool@Vanderbilt.Edu
Cc: Allison, Chandra
Subject: CONFIRMATION Videoconferences
Kennard Dale High School is confirmed for the following videoconferences. A Videoconferencing Checklist is listed below.
9/22/09 9:00am CST Career as a Graphic Designer
10/13/09 9:00am CST Career as a Nurse
11/3/09 9:00am CST Career in Online Media
11/17/09 9:00am CST Career in Law
12/1/09 9:00am CST Career in Television Journalism
10/8/09 9:00am CST In My Hiding Place
THE TEST CALL
Your next step will be to schedule a "test call" with our Media Technician, Michael Majett (mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu<mailto:mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu>). (This test is required before participation in your first videoconference each school year. We test each Friday between 9 - 11 AM Central Time. Please email Michael a 15 minute slot when your school can dial into our bridge. Our IP address is 129.59.139.23. All settings and equipment must be exactly as they will be during the videoconference. If your school connects through a bridge, the school and the bridge must participate in the test.
Attached is a Videoconference Equipment Testing form. Please fill out the Videoconference Equipment Testing form and return to Mike Majett at mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu<mailto:mike.majett@vanderbilt.edu> at your earliest convenience.
Once you have completed a successful test call, there is no need to schedule another test call each school year unless you've changed equipment or settings or have had difficulty with your connection.
THE CONFERENCE
On the day of your videoconference, please call in 10 minutes before the conference so we can take care of any technical problems before the start of the videoconference. Since the entire videoconference is voice activated, it is crucial that you mute all microphones until the Moderator addresses your school.
The number to call for technical assistance during your actual videoconference is 615-343-1018. The IP address for the Virtual School is 129.59.139.23.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The full $75 fee (U.S.D.) will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice of the program date except for weather emergencies or catastrophic events. "NO SHOWS" will incur the $75 fee (U.S.D.).
Please make sure a purchase order is in place after you receive confirmation and send a copy to: Vanderbilt Virtual School, Attention: Chandra Allison, 2007 Terrace Place, Nashville, TN, 37203 or fax it to 615-343-1145. This is to assure that funds are available and invoices are processed in a timely manner.
Thank you for your interest in the Virtual School!
***************************************************************************
Videoconferencing Checklist
Participating School Contact /Coordinator:
___Communicate videoconference information to participating teachers and students.
___Before the videoconference, teachers should discuss videoconference topic with students.
___Before the videoconference, students should prepare possible questions to ask presenter during question and answer session.
Room Set-up and Videoconference Etiquette:
___Make sure ALL participants can see the monitor and be heard.
___Frame a picture of participants that is not too close or too far away.
___Set up several camera pre-sets to use during question and answer period.
___Have a banner or sign in your class identifying the school so we can identify your school during Q & A (or "program" your school name into your VC equipment so it appears on screen)
___MUTE your microphone when the presenter is speaking.
___Students should come to a microphone to ask their questions, and students should speak slowly and clearly.
___Students should begin their questions by introducing themselves. ("Hello Mr._______. My name is ______. My question is _____.")
___Encourage students to listen carefully to the questions from other classes that will participate in the videoconference so that questions are not repeated.
Technical Contact/Support:
___Send school's IP address to VVS Media Tech, Michael Majett at michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu<mailto:michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu> or leave on studio phone (615) 343-1018.
___Schedule a TEST CALL once each semester to be "certified" with the VVS bridge
___Check audio, video, and connectivity quality during your test call.
___Complete a Videoconference Equipment Testing form once each semester and submit to michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu<mailto:michael.majett@vanderbilt.edu>.
___Provide all contact information so the Virtual School can contact you if there are problems during the test call or videoconference. Info should include videoconference room phone; cell phone; distance learning room phone; office phone; and email addresses along with the names of contacts.
___Plan to connect 10 minutes before the videoconference.
___Be available to troubleshoot, if needed, during the videoconference connection.
___Call the Virtual School at (615) 343-1018 if there are ANY problems during the videoconference. Mike Majett will answer your phone calls and offer technical assistance during each videoconference.
-----Original Message-----
From: David Corbin [mailto:corbind@sesd.k12.pa.us]
Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009 8:55 AM
To: Allison, Chandra; Partin, Patsy; Majett, Michael J; virtualschool@Vanderbilt.Edu
Subject: Videoconference Signup Information
Below is the info submitted by
David Corbin (corbind@sesd.k12.pa.us) on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 08:55:13
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Teacher_phone: 717-382/4869 x1133
no. students: 12
Grades: 9-12
VC_name_1: Career as a Graphic Designer
9am_1: 9AM
VC_name_2: Career as a Nurse
9am_2: 9AM
VC_name_3: Career as a Media
9am_3: 9AM
VC_name_4: Career as a law
9am_4: 9AM
VC_name_5: Career as a tv jounalism
9am_5: 9AM
VC_name_6: Thursday, October 8, Frances cutler "In my hiding place"
9am_6: 9AM
School_name: Kennard-Dale High School
School_address: 393 Main street
School_City_State_Zip: fawn Grove, PA, 17321
Distance_Learning_Cord_name: Dave Corbin
Distance_Learning_Cord_Email: corbind@sesd.k12.pa.us
Distance_Learning_Cord_Phone: 717-382-4871 xt1133
connection: T1
IPADDRESS: 208.67.142.5
IPADDRESS2: polycom vsy 7000
IP_assigned_bridge: NO
Student_Information: Grades 9-12 College prep students
billing-name: Carol Males
billing-add: SESD Adminstration Building
377 Main Street
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
billing-phone: 717-382-4769
referral2: email from VU
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Kennard Dale HS, Fawn Grove, PA
McDowell MS, Hondo, TX
Broome Tioga BOCES, Binghampton, NY
Archive Videoconference
Dallastown SHS, Dallastown, PA
Wathena HS, Wathena, KS
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, San Juan Capstrano, CA
McDowell MS, Hondo, TX
Terry Fox, Barrie, Ontario
St. Edward School, Nashville, TN
Northridge ES, Wollforth, TX