Distance Learning
Spend the day in and relax. It’s quick and easy to set up a live, interactive videoconference, complete with pre- and post-connection activities.
Provide standards-based museum programs to your students without leaving your school with Distance Learning from The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Our live, interactive videoconferencing programs are available on-demand to fit your schedule and curriculum needs.
News Flash: CMNH Distance Learning Program received a Pinnacle Award from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration.
The CMNH Distance Learning Program also received a Berrien RESA Teacher's Choice Award.
The awards are stacking up! Read more about the Distance Learning Program's accolades.
Distance Learning Programs 2011-2012
Choose from the following content areas to read program descriptions and download teacher guides or materials:
Scheduling Distance Learning Programs
Programs are scheduled on-demand based on availability. Please call (216) 231-8002 or email poverhol@cmnh.org at least two weeks in advance to schedule a program. Please include the following information:
- Date(s) and time(s) requested (all times in Eastern Time, please)
- Name of program
- Grade and number of students
- Teacher’s name and phone number
- School address (for sending kits)
- Technical contact name and phone number
- Connection information (IP or DID number)
- Test connection date and time
- Billing information
- Additional information to help us understand your needs from the program
Pricing
$120 per program
Special Offers — Bundle up and save!
$10 off per program when 5 or more programs are scheduled.
Technical Specifications
Videoconferencing codec equipment is required for the Museum’s videoconferencing programs. We can connect directly via IP (H.323).
ISDN and ATM (H.320) calls require a bridge from the requesting organization, or the Museum can set one up for an additional charge. Connecting organizations are to call the Museum and are responsible for all line charges. Multipoint conferences are possible, but will be assessed an additional charge per connection.
CMNH Studio A IP# 206.68.96.60, Phone # 216-231-4600 x3700
CMNH Studio B IP# 206.68.96.61, Phone # 216-231-4600 x3701
We suggest doing a test connection within one week of your scheduled program, especially for first time clients.
Rescheduling Programs
Sometimes technical problems, such as weather or other unforeseen events, necessitate a reschedule. There is no additional charge for these kinds of unanticipated circumstances, and we will try to schedule the program within the following two weeks. However, please coordinate with all parties involved at your end to avoid rescheduling due to foreseeable events.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least seven days before the scheduled appointment. Failure to cancel in advance will result in being charged the price of the program. There is no charge if your program is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen technical problems.
Teacher Professional Development
Interactive videoconferencing is a learning tool you can use to bring health and science topics alive in your classroom. To learn more about the Museum’s programs and how they can work for you, or to set up a 30-minute Distance Learning Demonstration, please call 216-231-8002 or email poverhol@cmnh.org.
Beginning Fall 2008, additional teacher professional development opportunities will be available through the Museum’s Science Resource Center.
Call for reservations: (216) 231-8002
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