IDL/ITV Content Providers

(if you are an IDL Content Provider that is not listed on this site, please contact Chrisy Madden at cmadden@ksbor.org):

(listed in alphabetical order)

A PLUS Network (http://www.interlocal625.org/) Ten schools in SW Kansas formed a consortium in 1989 to share classes over an Interactive Distance Learning network. Currently, there are 16 IDL classrooms in ten Unified School Districts. For the 06-07 school year the A+ Network is sharing classes with four other IDL networks across the state of Kansas. 2007/08 Schedule

Butler County Community College (http://www.butlercc.edu/) Butler Community College would like to schedule a presentation with your Kan-Ed connected institution. See Brochure (word document)

Greenbush Network (http://www.greenbush.org/idl/index.cfm)- The programs in the attached calendars are available to any Kan-Ed site throughout the state. Greenbush programs cost $100 per session for non-Greenbush network schools; for Science Center extended programs, please see the cost listed on the calendar. Please contact the other IDL content providers for pricing for their programs. March, 2008

High Southwest Plains Network (http://www.swprsc.org/)

I-CAN Network (http://www.ican-ks.org/index.asp?DocumentID=673) The primary mission of the I nteractive C onsortium A cademic N etwork (I-CAN) is to provide a wide array of educational courses for all students of participating schools in a collaborative manner to mutually benefit all school districts to facilitate course offerings not presently available in existing curriculums.  I-CAN provides the community patrons the opportunity to enroll in college courses to earn degrees and for certification in areas of need. 2007/08 Schedule

KUMC Area Health Centers (http://kuahec.kumc.edu/ ) Kansas' Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) were founded in 1978, through the combined efforts of the Governor, the State Legislature and the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), as the primary educational outreach effort of KUMC and the principal means of decentralizing medical and other health professions education throughout the state.
Three centers - in Garden City, Hays and Pittsburg - offer programs, continuing education and services to medicine, nursing and allied health students as well as to rural providers in their part of the state. Each AHEC extends its programs into approximately one-third of Kansas counties, making programs and services available to citizens, rural providers and students. Quality training experiences in community settings away from the academic medical center expose students to practice opportunities and realities in rural communities, helping to encourage rural practice choices. The AHECs also address the needs of communities and health professionals by offering continuing education programs and strengthening collaboration among providers, educational institutions, hospitals, nursing homes, health organizations and county extensions. East Area Health Center, Northwest Area Health Center, Southwest Area Health Center

KUMC Connected Kansas Kids (http://www.connectedkansaskids.com/ ) - CKK presentations are designed to meet the needs of educators, health care providers and students throughout the state of Kansas. We will try to accommodate your needs and provide topics on your areas of interest. Feel free to contact Dr. Kathy Davis, CKK Project Manager at (913)588-6305 and let us know what you need.  No Cost Staff Development (scheduled at a time of your choice) Is your school or professional group looking for staff development opportunities? Many CKK presentations may be scheduled via interactive televideo, at a time that is convenient for your group. Choose a single topic, or 2-3 to create a 1/2 day inservice. To arrange a presentation, call: (913) 588-6305. Archived Presentations

KUMC Virtual Classroom (http://www.kumc.edu/vc/about.html) - Using information technology, the University of Kansas Medical Center is changing where, when, and how students learn. The "Virtual Classroom" is an Internet web-site on the KU Medical Center computer network that houses courses, supplemental material and study aids for the Schools of Allied Health, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Graduate Studies as well as Continuing Education. Schedule

Lee Richardson Zoo (http://www.garden-city.org/zoo/zoolayout.html?home.html) The Lee Richardson Zoo provides free distance learning programs from our interactive television studio.  Students of any age can connect for a one-on-one visit with our education staff and some of our special animal ambassadors.  Choose one of our pre-planned program topics, or let us create a program to fit your interests.  Programs can be adapted to most grade levels.  We do not charge a program fee; however, schools requesting a program are responsible for any connection costs. 

North Central Kansas Distance Learning Network (http://www.bartonccc.edu/itv/ncdln.html ) The North Central Distance Learning Network currently encompasses 6 partner schools that are connected to Barton County Community College. The 5 original network partners consist of Russell High School, Lucas-Luray High School, Wilson High School, Quivira Heights High School and Victoria High School. Claflin High School became the 6th partner in 2005. The instructional television (ITV) equipment utilized by the NCDLN operates by using the H.323 video over IP protocol, Polycom technology and dedicated T1 lines. Sites are equipped with computers, overhead projectors and screens, phone/fax machines, document cameras (Elmo), Polycom systems, monitors, instructor camera's, and Interwrite pads. The dedicated T1 lines are in the process of being changed over to local ISP's at each of the partner locations. Currently, on campus there are two main host send/receive sites (rooms F-164 & T-103). Barton has the capability to send/receive classes from several other ITV equipped rooms at campuses in Great Bend, Junction City and Ft. Riley. In the NCDLN network there are six (6) send/receive sites consisting of the 6 current partner locations.

Northwest Kansas Education Service Center (http://www.nkesc.org/ )

Pioneer Health Network - Following is a list of upcoming PHN educational programs. If interested in any of these offerings contact Mary Adams, Director of Program Services, Pioneer Health Network, 310 East Walnut, Suite 210, P.O. Box 1787, Garden City, KS 67846 = 620-276-6100 (w) = 620-276-7700 (fax) Spring08 Jan thru June08

Following is a flier for an educational program being offered by the Pioneer Health Network on Thursday, February 14th from 9:30-11:30am, titled "Quality Indicator Survey". Presenter for the program will be Audrey Sunderraj, Regional Manager for the Licensure, Certification and Evaluation Commission at KDOA, and St. Catherine Hospital has approved two hours of nursing CE for attendance. The Quality Indicator Survey (QIS) is a revised longterm care survey process that was developed under Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services'(CMS) and is being used to survey hospital long term care facilities. Kansas is one of six pilot states chosen to initiate this survey process. QIS Flyer pdf

Polycom Links for Educators (http://www.polycom.com/usa/en/solutions/industry_solutions/education/programs_resources/programs_resources.html) This free searchable content database offers educators worldwide access to more than 1,500 content providers, making available both ISDN- and IP-based video conferencing programs for the classroom. Updated daily, the database contains content opportunities from such organizations as Global Nomads Group, the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, to name a few. Polycom partners with the Berrien County ISD to bring you this database. Link to Database

Smoky Hill Distance Learning Network (http://www.smokyhill.org/ )

South Central Kansas Education Service Center (http://www.sckesc.org/Services/InteractiveDistanceLearning/default.aspx) - To schedule programs email Audra May amay@sckesc.org or call 620-584-3300 ext 135. Package of three (3( 30 minute programs through Interactive Video Conferencing using h.323 Each program is designed with pre-and post-learning activities for teachers(s). The package of three programs is $250.00, or $100. For each individual program. February 2008

TEEN (Technology Excellence in Education) Network (http://www.ti632.org/) The T.E.E.N. consortium, located in Marion and Dickinson counties in Kansas, has been established to enable five districts to share resources for the mutual benefit of the students enrolled in the Unified School Districts of Centre, Herington, Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody. TEEN provides excellent instruction and challenging academic preparation for secondary students, provides a base to inservice a supportive network of people, and builds a cooperative relationship among teachers, administrators, members of school boards, parents and other policy makers in all five communities. 2007/08 Schedule