February 23 - March 11
TWICE invites you to participate in a celebration of reading using videoconference technology! Classes can participate in English, or a variety of other languages, or special education. Classes share skits, raps, original poetry/writing, songs, game shows, and more. Many ideas for connecting to your curriculum are shared in the teacher packet.
TWICE provides a matching service for point-to-point videoconferences between schools. Teacher matching is done based on your registration information. Participating schools are responsible for making the connections work successfully.
*Disclaimer. While we are using this name to be inclusive to our international friends, this name does NOT guarantee U.S. schools an international connection. They will be matched randomly in this project with over 90% of the participating classes from the United States.
This project is open to all K-12 students in public and private schools. The school must have access to IP (H.323) videoconference equipment to participate (i.e. Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, Sony, etc.).
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Important Dates
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* Now through Jan. 7 Verification: Preparation by Coordinators & Techs
* December 1 - January 13: Teacher Registration (Verification Required)
* January 14-22: Leftover Registration
* by January 31: Login and view your matched partner details.
* February: Techs do test calls & teachers talk to each other.
* February 23-March 11: Connections occur.
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Three Step Process:
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1. Coordinators, get your account at http://projects.twice.cc
2. Get Videoconference Equipment Verified: Read about it:
http://www.twice.cc/verify/ Get it done by December 1!
If you’ve already verified your equipment, make sure you have self-certified it for this school year – your grey IP icon turns to color!
3. Get Teachers Registered: Starting December 1. Coordinators can register for teachers or teachers can register. Pick the times & language for your connection. ***Be sure to select ALL the days and times you can do. If you only pick one day/time, it\'s very hard to find a partner for you.***
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Questions?
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Troubles with verification? email Janine, TWICE Verification Coordinator:
All other questions please contact Sue, Polycom Sponsored RAP Coordinator:
We look forward to another great year of Read Around the Planet!
Sue Porter
TWICE CAPspace Coordinator
TWICE Read Around the Planet Coordinator http://www.twice.cc/read/ sue@twice.cc
616.874.6599