JAZZ: Collaboration in Action, February 2007

Roxanne Glaser, Education Service Center Region 12, Waco, Texas

rglaser@esc12.net

Janine Lim, Berrien County Intermediate School District, Berrien Springs, Michigan

jlim@remc11.k12.mi.us

Presentation Summary

What happens when eight sites in four states collaborate on student projects? Teachers get energized and students get connected with the curriculum through teacher-led projects. 123VC: The JAZZ project utilizes Web 2.0 technologies in conjunction with videoconferencing to create blended environments and collaborations that enhance learning for all participants. Participants will learn about goals, structures, and technologies involved in creating the ultimate collaboration.

Key Points

• The Evolution of JAZZ-Roxanne - Janine
• The Tools (VC, Moodle, blogs, and wikis)Janine
• Scheduling and Logistics-Roxanne
• Challenges-Roxanne
• Successes-Janine

Handouts and Project Resources

conference handout_Jazz.pdf

The Jazz Project Website

Map of participating sites

Additional Resources

EDLINK12 Telecommunications Network

VC Rox Blog

Videoconferencing on a Lim