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star ICN NEWS BLOG: Update May 2009 ICN NEWS Summary: PDF Flyer, March 2009

starICN Quick Links: Scheduling, IPTV, ICN

New: Join this new learning community: ICN For 21st Century Learning Wiki What is a Wiki? Video

Top 10 Reasons to Use the ICN with the Internet: Use this AEA 11 Flyer to promote the ICN Network in your School. The Iowa Communications Network's connectivity and available videoconferencing classrooms can support many K-12 distance learning opportunities.

The Iowa Communications Network, (ICN), Connects K-12 Schools, Iowa Area Education Agencies, Iowa's Community Colleges, Iowa's Higher Education Institutions, Iowa's Government Agencies, Iowa Libraries, The Iowa National Guard, Hospitals, and Prisons. Information About the ICN

The ICN's "Operation Hometown Link" brochure explains how Iowa National Guard troops in Iraq connect with their families here in Iowa via the ICN

Expand Virtual Learning: Videoconferencing-ICN bridging connects an ICN classroom to an IP/ISDN Video Conferencing endpoint. Global and national connections are possible

FAQ: Understanding and Scheduling an IP VideoConference, (AEA Guide), Bridge/connect to an ICN Site nationally, or globally, with assistance from the ICN. Contact your AEA 11 Consultant, Lyneé Casper for information.

AEA 11 ICN Activities

Des Moines Hoover HIgh School government teacher Kirk Stevens and his students met Senator Grassley in Washington D.C. in September. This is another example of video conferencing bridged to an ICN classroom. Read more in the October '08 Heartland ICN NEWS Blog

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AEA 11 ICN Activities

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star About the ICN ICN Video Classroom Scheduling, K-12 ICN Classroom List, the Complete Iowa Communications Network Site, (ICN), Including Information About Video Conferencing
check ICN Resources IPTV's (Iowa Public Television), Resources and K-12 Connections Calendar, New AEA 11 ICN Resources for K-12 Distance Learning, AEA 11 ICN and Distance Learning Consultant sevices, such as educational ICN utilization and customized consultations.
check ICN Courses Heartland AEA 11's K-12 ICN Courses, Regional Bell Schedule, Iowa's Learning Online-ILO, Advertise or Request a Course: Sign Up for Online Want Ads
check ICN Integration Educational ICN Use, ICN And Distance Learning Curriculum Models, ICN Etiquette for Students, Teacher Supported ICN Projects and Planning Steps, AEA 11 Blog, AEA 11 ICN Newsletters (PDF Archives)

Quick Links

star IPTV: Program and Resources, Calendar of K-12 Connections
star Video Scheduling: Search Classroom Schedules
star Course Want Ads: Post a request for ICN courses statewide
star ICN & Distance Learning Listserv: Receive up to date ICN information
star AEA 11 Course Updates (3/18/08) Schedule update posted annually
star ICN News: AEA 11's Published Newsletter, Current and Archived Issues
star Iowa Learning Online: High school courses available around the state.

 



 

For more information, contact Heartland Technology Team Secretary

Wade Andersen, Lynee' Casper , Lynn McCartney, Evan Abbey, Wendy Robinson, Steve Linduska, Vaughn Murphy, Toy Waterman , and Denise Krefting.