Videoconferencing

=Videoconferencing =

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=Solutions for Primary and Secondary Education=

Enable distance learning and mobile administration, and readily teach applied skills such as teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, and communication

 * Today's educators and trainers must provide a wide range of content and services to administrators, staff, students, stakeholders, and employees. They need affordable and easy-to use classroom solutions that enable a rich and productive learning experience. Polycom solutions improve collaboration through natural interaction, allow for quicker decision-making, and extend your organization's geographical reach. In addition, Polycom solutions empower organizations like yours to function more efficiently on a daily basis, enable global partnerships, increase enrollment, and allow you to connect and interact with remote subject matter experts. Polycom helps primary and secondary education solutions to
 * Produce knowledge workers for a global economy
 * Enable interactive distance learning
 * Provide mobility for administrators, faculty and students

From administrative meetings to instructional delivery, Polycom technology is used every day by educational institutions for countless applications. Our full range of standards-based solutions enable students to meet with faculty, provide easy access to subject matter expertise, deliver professional development, and conduct collaborative meetings—all accomplished virtually in the room or at the desktop. Experience the power of [|Polycom UC Innovations] in distance learning, for students of all ages, from K-12 to higher education to the corporate training room.

Through Act 183 Funds, the AIU is able to reimburse videoconferencing costs up to $500.00/year. For more information or to request training, contact Jana Baxter or Kevin Conner.