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III. The ArtLink Interactive Video Conference (IVC)
Activity
Description and Important Points
Materials
f. Review your class’ responses to these prompts found on the
Analyzing Your Partner’s Artwork Worksheet. Determine which
students will share your class’ response for each of these prompts.
· The aspects of your partners’ culture (daily life and beliefs) that we
have learned about
· The cultural values we think we both share
· The environmental concerns we think we both share
g. Prepare a two-minute song or dance from your culture to
“perform” for your partners. Assign one student to introduce it,
including background information.
General Tips for the IVC (Interactive Video Conference)
• Before the conferences, we will test the videoconference system with your school and your partner’s
school. However, fluctuating internet connection speeds, greater or lesser demand on available
internet bandwidth, equipment malfunction, firewalls, and even the weather can affect technical
quality. Students should think of this videoconference as an adventure. Caution them that we may
have to work through technical challenges at the start or in the middle of the conference. Our
fallback is to run an audio-only teleconference between the classes or reschedule.
• To be most effective, students should not think in terms of giving short, rehearsed presentations. Work
with them to prepare thoughtful questions that can lead to a more in-depth dialogue and
conversation and to be prepared to ask follow-up questions. For older classes, encourage questions
that delve deeper into their partners’ culture and values. For example these might include:
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The part of family life they like and/or dislike the most
Those traditions that mean the most to them and why
The aspects of their countries’ history they value
Social problems that concern them
Gender roles as carried out in their families and communities
The value of nature and what they could do more to preserve it
A facilitator from Creative Connections will support you during the videoconference, but we
encourage you to take an active role in calling on and working with students throughout the session.
The best IVCs come from classes that are focused and relaxed. Many students have never
videoconferenced before, so they may be nervous. It is important to be courteous, understanding
that English may be a second language. With your help, we will do what we can to help them feel
comfortable.
US Learning Standards
Addressed Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8 9-10 11 -12
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