Educational Video Conferencing |
Updated: Dec. 23, 2008 |
It gives Alberta Parks great pleasure to announce that as of February 2, 2009 Educational Video Conferences (EDVC) will be offered.
We realize that not all teachers and schoolchildren can travel to our sites, so we offer what we feel is "The Next Best Thing To Being There"! Any school that is equipped for videoconferencing can enjoy educational programs from the comfort and convenience of their school.
However, what we really hope is that our educational video conferences inspire schoolchildren to travel to our sites with their teachers or parents where they can enjoy our sites firsthand.
EDVC Poster (1 page | 564 kb)
EDVC Promo Video(2:30 min. | 9.5 mb)
What Equipment Do I Need? And how do I connect?
Any site that is equipped for H323 Video Conferencing will be able to access the educational Video Conferencing provided by Alberta Parks.
For additional information check out the VC Alberta website, one of the best sources of information on Video Conferencing.
Topic Descriptions
The following brief descriptions describe the exciting new Educational Video Conferences we are proud to offer:
The Wonder of Birds
Grades 1 & 2 Science
Come soar with us at the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation while we explore the life of birds. Learn how these amazing creatures survive and thrive in a variety of habitats and how amazing adaptations allow birds to fly, feed and create their homes. This hour-long video conference presentation takes your class on an intimate exploration of the wonder of birds.
To book call: 780-849-8240.
or Email: Chris.Dodds@gov.ab.ca
The Dinosaur Provincial Park Virtual Excursion
Grade 3 Science and grade 4 Social Studies
Desktop IMAX PreviewsTake a trip deep into dinosaur country on this video-conference-based excursion into Dinosaur Provincial Park. As you are guided through the rugged landscape of the badlands you will discover the fossil remains of dinosaurs and other ancient organisms learn how the badlands were formed, encounter some of wildlife that make the park their home, and be struck with awe at the incredible beauty of this alien landscape. Interactive video includes a 3-D fly-over of the park and an interview with a real paleontologist.
To book call: 403-378-4344.
or Email: Randi.McPhillips@gov.ab.ca
As part of the Dinosaur Provincial Park Virtual Excursion educational videoconfernce, Alberta Parks is delighted to be able to offer a new way of experiencing Dinosaur Provincial Park that in many ways is like having Desktop IMAX.It is like flying a helicopter over Dinosaur Provincial Park.To give you some idea of what it is like, we have posted a couple of previews of this spectacular program, just click on the following links:
Dinosaur PP Video 1 Dinosaur PP Video 2
The Áísínai´pi Rock Art Tour
Grades 4 & 5 Social Studies
Wetlands for LifeCome face-to-face with Alberta's First Nations History. Experience the dramatic cultural landscape of Áísínai´pi - Writing-on-Stone, where a legacy of rock art - petrogylphs and pictographs, created over time - blends the history, stories and dreams of the Blackfoot people. This is a place of past and present, a place where Blackfoot people still come today to pray and hold ceremonies, a place where they share aspects of their culture with visitors of all ages through interpretation of the Rock Art.
To book call: 403-647-2364.
or Email: Bonnie.Moffet@gov.ab.ca
Grade 5 Science
Wetlands play a vital role in the health of Alberta's ecosystems, they host a variety of animals, as well as providing benefits, such as clean water for us as well. Hay-Zama Lakes Wildland Park is an internationally recognized wetland and is critical habitat for migrating birds, muskrats and a host of other creatures. Join us as we discover how wetlands not only affect the quality of life of these animals but ours as well.
To book call: 780-849-8240.
or Email: Chris.Dodds@gov.ab.ca
Cypress Forest Explorers
Grade 6 Science
Uncover the mysteries in the forest where the pines meet the prairie sky! As we connect to learn the role and general characteristics of the Cypress Hills forests, we will also discover evidence of wildlife and the research and investigative methods used to learn more about cougars and other creatures that live within this protected area.
To book call: 403-893-8905.
or Email: Nicole.Dancey@gov.ab.ca
Ghost in the Wilderness (Coming Soon - October 2009)
For more information call: 780-849-8240.
or Email: Chris.Dodds@gov.ab.ca
Fees
Introductory fee of $100 per one hour session for one class for the first season of operation.
Stay Tuned
As new information is available it will be posted to this part of our website, so check back to find out what is new with Alberta Parks Educational Video Conferencing!
