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Vote for Videoconferencing Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Posted by Rebecca Morrison in Classroom Technology, Collaborations, Distance Learning, Links, Tech PD, VLC Programs, Videoconferencing.
Tags: Distance Learning, free speech, party, platform, privacy rights, superdelegate, videoconference, vote
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As the Presidential Election approaches, teachers are looking for ways to incorporate the election process into their lesson plans. Distance learning is definitely providing several options for interested teachers! Here are some educational videoconferences that you might want to consider:

Vanderbilt Virtual School: Race for the Presidency. Videoconference topics include Parties and Platforms, The Power of ONE Vote, and Benefits of Negative Campaign Ads.
Global Nomads Group: Election Watch 2008: Global Perspectives. Videoconference topics include Examining Democracy in the U.S., Political Participation and YOU, and Republicans & Democrats (and the Rest of the World)
HEC-TV Live!: Students and the Constitution: Free Speech and Privacy Rights. Videoconference topics include free speech, privacy rights, and Constitutional issues.
Ohio Historical Society: So You Know the Election?. Videoconference topics include history of past elections, superdelegate, and caucus.
Author Visit with Patricia McKissack: To Establish Justice | Fact v. Opinion. Videoconference topics include civil rights, citizenship, Supreme Court, justice.

As the November 4th election approaches and passes, I’m sure more programs will become available! Two great places to look up videoconferences are www.cilc.org and www.twice.cc.