Distance Learning Programs

Dr. SourceExperience the Story of Texas right in your classroom. Distance Learning at the Museum allows teachers and students across the state of Texas to explore history in exciting new ways through live, interactive, two-way video conferencing.

Led by Dr. Source, Primary Investigator, our Distance Learning programs transform students into history detectives who conduct historical investigations using the richness of Texas history and the exhibits of the Museum.

These immersive, educational experiences are designed with pre- and post- viewing activities for students, a variety of teacher resources, and clear connections to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and National Standards.



Technical Requirements
You must have an IP- or ISDN-based videoconferencing system to participate.

 The Museum makes all Distance Learning connections through www.connect2texas.net, the Museum's videoconferencing service and support partner run by Education Service Center XI.

Connections to you through our bridge (ESC Region XI) are made in one of the following ways:

  • Dial-In using ISDN (H.320) with the remote site initiating the call.
  • Dial-Out using ISDN (H.320) with Connect2Texas initiating the call at $100 per hour charge.
  • Internet connection IP (H.323) over the general commodity Internet.
  • Internet connection IP (H.323) using Internet2.
  • Direct connections to other Education Service Centers using the statewide videoconferencing network (TETN).

For technical assistance or to ask questions about the connectivity options, contact Lori Hamm at (817)740-7616 or by email: lhamm@esc11.net.

Cost and Program Capacity

$100.00 per Program (average program time: 45-60 minutes)

  • We ask that no more than 35 students view a program at one time, too many viewers makes interacting with the class less effective. 
$350.00 per Professional Development Workshop (average workshop time: three hours)
  • There is no limit on the number of professional development viewers.

 

Programs for Students


Are You A History Detective?
Grades 4-7
In this introduction to historical inquiry skills, students solve puzzles by analyzing artifacts, using historical concepts, and interpreting information from a variety of sources.
TEKS social studies curriculum correlations: 4.1A, 4.7B, 4.22A-C, 4.23A, 5.7B, 5.25 A-C, 5.26A, 6.21A-C, 6.22A, 7.1B, 7.4A, 7.9B, 7.21A-C, 7.22A



First Encounters
Grades 4-7
Students search for evidence from artifacts and explore stories about Native Americans in Texas and the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.
TEKS social studies curriculum correlations: 4.1a, 4.7b, 4.8a-b, 4.9a-b, 4.20a,c, 4.22a-d, 4.23a-e, 7.2a, 7.9b-c, 7.21a-e, 7.22a-d, 7.23a-b Art:4.3a-c
TEKS language arts curriculum correlations: 4.14a-e, 4.17a-c, 4.18a-c, 4.19a-c, 4.20a-b, 4.21



Exploring the French Shipwreck La Belle
Grades 4-12
Students examine artifacts from La Salle's last expedition, discovered skeletal remains, and learn about 17th Century French exploration in Texas.
TEKS social studies curriculum correlations: 4.2a, 4.2b, 4.6b, 4.11a, 4.21b, 7.2b,c, 7.8a, 7.9a-c, 7.10a,b, 7.20c
TEKS science curriculum correlations: 4.3a, 4.4a, 7.1a, 7.2c, 7.3a, 7.4a, 7.7a
TEKS language arts curriculum correlations: 4.6b, 4.5b, 4.9c, 4.15c, 4.19g, 7.1d, 7.6c, 7.7b, 7.9g, 7.15c,h, 7.18g



Gone To Texas!  Part of the Nation's Immigration Story
Grades 4-12
Students explore the four primary waves of immigration to the United States through Texas. This program emphasizes artifact and document analysis.
TEKS social studies curriculum correlations: 4.5, 4.7a, 4.8 a-d, 4.10 b, 4.12 a-c, 4.20 a,c
National Standards curriculum correlations: NSS-C.5-8.4, NSS-C.9-12.4, NSS-EC.9-12.18, NSS-G.K-12.2, NSS-USH.K-4.3, NSS-USH.K-4.4, NSS-USH.5-12.6, NSS-USH.5-12.7

 

Wild Texas Weather
Grades 4-7
April showers bring May flowers, but in Texas those rain clouds can get wild! Join Dr. Source and The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum on a tumultuous journey through some of the planet’s most unpredictable weather conditions, including hurricanes, thunderstorms, droughts, and flash floods.
TEKS social studies curriculum correlations: 2.6, 2.7 3.4 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 5.7, 5.8, 5.9 6.6, 6.7, 6.21, 6.22, 6.23 7.1, 7.8, 7.9, 7.10, 7.21, 7.22, 7.23 8.30, 8.31, 8.32 US History.24, US History.25, US History.26
TEKS science curriculum correlations: 1.4, 1.8 2.4, 2.8 3.8 4.8 5.8 6.3, 6.14 7.3, 7.14 8.3, 8.14, Environmental Systems.3, Environmental Systems.5, Environmental Systems.8, Geology Meteorology, and Oceanography.3



Programs for Educators

Gone to Texas! Professional Development Workshop
Grades 4-12
This professional development workshop focuses on making immigrant history relevant and personal for students. It centers on examining the effect of immigration on our lives today through primary source documents, oral histories, and local immigrant histories. Educators will receive an orientation to the Museum and its educational programs, discover the excitement of object-based learning by exploring primary source material, and learn about conducting oral histories and investigating local immigrant histories.



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Scheduling and Registration
The Museum has Distance Learning programs on the following schedule

The Distance Learning programs are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Download the Weekly Distance Learning Program Schedule here. 

To register for a Distance Learning program, please choose the program and the first and second choice date and time you would like to register.  Email the Museum's Distance Learning Educator with your request.

The Museum's Distance Learning Educator will begin the registration process through the Connect2Texas web site.  You will receive an email from Connect2Texas requesting you complete the registration process.

To complete your program registration, you will need the following:

  • Technical Information
  • Bridge contact information (your IT department can provide)
  • Connection information (ISDN, IP) and any additional connection details (your IT department can provide)
  • Contact Information
  • Technical Contact: person who will be setting up, operating, and troubleshooting your videoconferencing equipment
  • Billing Contact
  • If your school is in Texas, your ESC
  • Teacher Contact or Program Coordinator: who is present when you class views the program

 

Payment and Cancellation Policy
Reservations must be paid in full or guaranteed by a purchase order at least one week in advance of the program. The Museum accepts check or credit card payments. Reservations are subject to cancellation if payment is not received one week in advance.



Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of extreme weather conditions, there is a possibility that your program may be postponed. Should this situation arise, the Museum will make every effort to give advance notice.


Videotaping Policy
Videotaping of the Museum's Distance Learning programs is never allowed.



For more information on Distance Learning, please contact education@thestoryoftexas.com or call (512) 936-4682.



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