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    Distance Learning

    The East Central BOCES is proud to offer access to a high speed Wide Area Network to our districts.  The VNETs network provides interconnects for 17 of the East Central BOCES school districts via a hybrid Fiber/Microwave Wireless Network.  Via this network, the BOCES provides IP based Distance Learning opportunities through video-conferencing and high speed internet access with a combined throughput of over 2000 Mbps.

    The VNETs (Video Network for Educational and Training Services) is an interactive multipoint video conferencing system that has been installed in 17 of the school districts and at the EC BOCES office in Limon.  The system came on line in the fall of 2006, and is being used to expand curriculum choices for high school students, to provide professional development for faculty members, meetings for administration and health and educational opportunities for community members.  This system is not only allowing for the educational enrichment for staff and students of all participating districts, but is also enabling districts to keep functioning despite declining enrollment. 

    Districts are able to share teachers and classes so that their students are able to enjoy a full, rigorous curriculum and higher level high school students are given access to community college classes.  This program is providing educational opportunities that were previously unattainable in these small rural communities and is easing the strain on district resources as faculty and administrators are able to attend meetings and professional development classes from their own buildings, saving not only money for fuel and vehicle usage but also valuable travel time.

    THE VNETS POLICY CAN BE SEEN HERE.

    The VNETS administration was put in place by all member district superintendents with local board approval then was turned over to a VNETS Steering Committee comprised of five of the member district superintendents, the Executive Director of the ECBOCES, a VNETS Coordinator, and the Technology Director for the ECBOCES.  This committee makes the decision on the direction and operation of the system and takes the larger decisions back to the total members as needed.


      District Technology Support

      East Central BOCES offers district technology support.  Currently, we are supporting five of our districts through a shared technology support program.  Districts are provided with remote support and in district support.  


        Virtual Field Trips

        Virtual Fields trips are available across countless content areas and for all age levels.  Virtual fields trips normally last about an hour and vary in price from free to about $200. They are a great way to bring the outside world into your classroom and provide your students with an experience that they would not otherwise be able to have.

        An extensive listing of available content offerings can be found at CILC.  Click HERE to access their catalog and a search page where you can search by keyword. Most virtual field trips need to be scheduled about a month in advance.  When you find something of interest, please contact the Distance Learning Coordinator to schedule.


          Student Moodle Site

          As part of our Distance Learning Classes, East Central BOCES uses an online Learning Management System for students to access course materials, assignments and grades.

          Click HERE to access the Student Online Moodle Site.


            STEM the Gap

            East Central BOCES has several projects supporting STEM education for our districts.  Details can be found HERE.


              3D Printing and Laser Engraving

              East Central BOCES has two Lulzbot 3D Printers and a GlowForge Laser Engraver for use by schools.  

              All models must be reviewed for errors in a slicing program (such as Cura) before sending in.  3D printing files should be submitted in STL format.  When reviewing the files, you will be able to see the print time and approximate material that will be used.  Schools will be charged the cost of materials used, regardless of whether the model is actually printable.

              We are working on a networked printing option which will allow you to print directly to our printers and view the print in process.

              Please click on HelpDesk to email your files to our support team.




                Zoom Video Conferencing

                All ECBOCES Member Staff can connect to our Zoom account.  Click HERE to log in with your ECBOCES login and create a basic Zoom account.  Click HERE for instructions on setting up your account.


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