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NJN's Digital Classroom provides instant access to short video clips on virtually any subject in the curriculum, giving teachers an effective and dynamic tool to supplement their lesson plans.
- Digital Classroom is available through one user interface.
- There are no time-consuming downloads from the Internet because the content is streamed directly from a locally hosted server.
- Videos can be accessed on individual classroom computers, projected overhead, or viewed in school media centers.
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For Teachers:
- Provides tools for video-based instruction to complement lesson plans.
- Helps address multiple and diverse learning styles.
For Students:
- Promotes critical analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving.
- Makes learning a fun and dynamic experience.
- Prepares them for school-to-work.
Choose from Five Video Libraries:
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NJN Video
Archive of NJN original productions, including award-winning documentaries with a special emphasis on New Jersey topics. |
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unitedstreaming
A premier subscription service offering the largest and most current K-12 video library (currently 4,000 videos and 40,000 video clips). Available at a discounted rate through Digital Classroom. |
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Annenberg Media
More than 1,000 hours of high quality K-12 professional development content created by award-winning producers dedicated to advancing excellent teaching in American classrooms. |
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Professional Development
Includes early literacy training for New Jersey's teachers and addresses best practices in classrooms around the state. |
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Workforce Readiness
Geared to young adults and adult learners. Includes Workplace Essential Skills; GED Connection; and JOBCAST. |
Participating Schools:
NJN Operates Digital Classroom in conjunction with individual school districts and their technology centers. NJN is utilizing its broadband technology, datacasting, to deliver media-rich content over-the-air to a server in the district's technology center. The technology center tranfers content to schools within the district via its wide area network. Participating School Districts
Technology Requirements:
NJN partners with school districts to deliver Digital Classroom to every school in that district. There are just a few requirements for receiving Digital Classroom. (more)
Prices:
There are fees associated with installing and maintaining the Digital Classroom service. These include the price of equipment, a yearly maintenance fee for the school district and a yearly license fee for unitedstreaming (which is an optional service). (more)
For more information:
Fred Ciccone
Phone: 609-777-5092
digital.classroom@njn.org
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