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  What do our students think of MediaCAST?
"The human body came alive for me!" said Greta (3rd grader) after watching a 5 minute segment in the computer lab for different body systems.
 "I liked watching movies because it made everything more interesting."  Sam (3rd grader)

 What do our teachers think of MediaCAST?
"I found an excellent video on India that we used.  It was great to be able to play the video, then pause sections for discussions." Middle School Teacher

 
MediaCAST Contest Winning Lessons:
TypeUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
NameUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
  
Transformations-AlgeraicMethods.pdfTransformations-AlgeraicMethods
PoetryAnalylsis.pdfPoetryAnalylsis
NonfictionReadingWritingThroughKokosKitten.pdfNonfictionReadingWritingThroughKokosKitten
Antagonist.pdfAntagonist
  • Additional Media Resources
    Learn about the new resources in MediaCAST as well as links to other media resources on the Internet.
  • Upload User Created Content to MediaCAST
    You can upload your own user-created content into MediaCAST to enable all district users access to your content. Go to MediaCast, open the MyMediaResources tab, and click Upload a MediaResource. The wizard will take you from there! Happy uploading!
  • DIMC Details
    Learn more details about the DIMC- where did it go? Where are the resources that I used to use?
  • Digital Content BLOG
  • Digital Content FAQs
    Frequently Asked Questions - based on a Wiki structure
  • Digitize your teaching materials
    Learn how you can convert valuable teaching materials into a digital format using the BVSD's Bridge Project or outsource a local company.
 

 DCI Announcments

 
"Plug-it-in" for MediaCAST! 
by Genna JaramilloNo presence information		 6/2/2010 2:12 PM
It is recommended that you access MediaCAST through a network cable both at home and at school. Streaming video through wireless is not a reliable method. So, plug it in!
 
MediaCAST is now open district wide! 
by Genna JaramilloNo presence information		 4/28/2010 9:27 AM
MediaCAST is open for district wide! Trainings for teachers will be held by school Teacher Librarians  as well as district summer offerings June 7th and 10th. Visit Avatar for registration!
 
New Media Resource Web Page 
by Genna JaramilloNo presence information		 4/15/2010 11:09 AM
Check out our new webpage that highlights new content in MediaCAST as well as other video resources on the Internet. Click to see more resources
 
 

 DCI Documents

 
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Folder: Digitizing Classroom MaterialsDigitizing Classroom MaterialsNo presence informationGenna Jaramillo
Folder: MediaCAST Support DocumentsMediaCAST Support DocumentsNo presence informationGenna Jaramillo
Folder: DIMC Sunset InformationDIMC Sunset InformationNo presence informationLen Scrogan
AIR MICE ADVICE.pdfAIR MICE ADVICENo presence informationGenna Jaramillo
DCTimelineV4sm.jpgDCTimelineV4smNo presence informationGenna Jaramillo
VODTimelinev3.gifVODTimelinev3No presence informationGenna Jaramillo
BVSD onLocation carts.pdfBVSD onLocation cartsNo presence informationGenna Jaramillo
Cable TV Final LineUp v3.xlsxCable TV Final LineUp v3No presence informationLen Scrogan
TIMELINEsm.JPGTIMELINEsmNo presence informationGenna Jaramillo
DCI Training Wheelv2.pdfDCI Training Wheelv2No presence informationGenna Jaramillo
DC Timeline.pdfDC TimelineNo presence informationGenna Jaramillo
Digital Content Initiative.pdfDigital Content InitiativeNo presence informationGenna Jaramillo
CodeofBestPracticesinFairUse.pdfCodeofBestPracticesinFairUseNo presence informationJennifer Korb
VOD Criteria 0809v2.xlsVOD Criteria 0809v2No presence informationGenna Jaramillo

Why the Digital Content Initiative?

With the passage of the 2006 Bond, BVSD is moving toward a 21st century posture in bandwidth, connectivity, and digital content for our schools. Although the transition to high-speed, ubiquitous bandwidth for teaching and learning may not be completed until the last months of 2009, we are commencing efforts to plan for excellence and equity in the selection, deployment, and support of digital content resources for schools, teachers, and students. A growing FAQ link (frequently asked questions) is provided below.

In preparation for this transition, our chief goals will involve:
1. Tapping the expertise of select BVSD staff.
2. Developing a plan to move existing curriculum resources into digital format and a digital environment.
3. Selecting the characteristics of the technical tools that will manage and deliver our digital resources.
4. Evaluating competing digital content sources for appropriateness and fit with BVSD curriculum and teachers.
5. Learning how to teach and foster improved learning with digital content.

DCI Implementation History:

To ensure a reliable, working system, we developed an intentional "phased" rollout plan for the MediaCAST. The timeline below displays schools that were selected considering the following factors: confirmed fiber bandwidth, sufficient existing projectors available, experienced/trained personnel to support/promote MediaCAST. The system was ready district-wide in April 2010. 


 

Training is funded in part by ARRA stimulus funds

 

 
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