Expanding the Classroom Through The Exciting Use of Technology
Each year the NYSDLC offers Career Connection Video Conferences to high school students. Students are able to learn from experts in the field about relevant high school courses, college, internships, and career expectations. In the past the fields of interest have included – doctors, nurses, architects, master chefs, radio dj and station manager – and many more!
Career Connections Video
A recent study discussed the benefits of field trips for students. There has been a drastic reduction in schools participating in field trips due to expense, scheduling, and curriculum. Click on the link below to read the entire article.
ARTICLE: The Educational Value of Field Trips
Items of interest from the article:
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For the second year Career Connections will be provided by the New York State Distance Learning Consortium (NYSDLC). Career Connections offer students the opportunity to meet with professionals in fields of their interest. Career and college readiness via distance learning!
2013 – 2014 Career Connections Schedule is currently being created. Watch for updates from your distance learning coordinator.
Geologist John Amos – November 6, 2013 – 10-11am More Details
Master Chef: Chef Fritz Sonnenschmidt – The Art of Charcuterie November 12, 2013 – 9:15 – 10:30am OR 12:15 – 1:30am More Details
Sneak Peek at the Career Connections Veterinarian
Each year the New York State Distance Learning Consortium offers free collaborations and Career Connections to classrooms who participate in their BOCES Distance Learning CoSer. NYSDLC Collaborations Flyer 2015-2016
Take a look at our promotion video!
Welcome to a new school year! We have redesigned the eLearning Collaborative in order to better serve you. We are very excited to be able to offer exciting opportunities for students and teachers.
Keep an eye out for upcoming collaboratives, events, and vendor provided distance learning opportunities.