FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to come out to Elyria?

When are the sessions offered?

What equipment do need to participate?

How techie do I need to be to participate?

Do I need to be in a computer lab?

Do I get any handouts?

Is there a cost?

Do additional programs ever get added throughout the year?

Do you accept purchase orders?

Do I have to come out to Elyria? No, These sessions are done over videoconference. Using H.323 videoconferencing units, we have the ability to connect to the unit at your school. Sessions are connected through eTech Ohio directly to your unit. As long as your unit can receive calls you just need to turn your unit on about ten minutes before the start of the program and you are all set.

When are the sessions offered? Sessions are offered at 2:30 p.m. or at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time.

What equipment do need to participate? Technology Toolbox is offered over H.323 videoconference. If you have a Polycom, TANDBERG, Lifesize or any H.323 standards based videoconference systems. Currently we are unable to connect to instant message based video systrems like Skype, iChat or ooVoo.

How techie do I need to be to participate? Not at all! Basic operation of your videoconferencing system is all you need. Basic skills include the muting and unmuting of your microphone, and moving your camera so we can see you in the room. We prefer to do a test connection before you connect to make sure your system can connect to eTech Ohio bridges.

Do I need to be in a computer lab? Having access to a computer or laptop is nice but not a necessity. The sessions are only 60 minutes in length so our time is limited. Many teachers enjoy visiting the content we are demonstrating, but we do not have the time to walk each site through each of the applications.

Do I get any handouts? You bet! Not only do you get handouts you also get the powerpoint we use as a guide. During this session we do not use a powerpoint for much more than the intro and conclusion, but to help our participants we provide a powerpoint as a guide for any teachers wanting to share what they have learned to other teachers.

Is there a cost? Yes and no... If you are a member of NORT2H there is no charge for these programs. Schools that are not a member of NORT2H can participate for only $50.00 a session for sites in Ohio, $100 for sites outside of Ohio. Schools can purchase all 22 sessions for $795.

Do additional programs ever get added throughout the year? Each year new topics get developed or guest speakers offer sessions using our studio. As sessions become available our schedule and registration forms are updated. Schools purchasing the series get additional programs at no additional costs. When additional programs are added schools are contacted by email with a description of the programs and information about the presenter.

Do you accept purchase orders? We sure do! The NORT2H consortium is part of the Educational Service Center of Lorain County. Schools creating purchase orders should make them out to the ESC of Lorain County at 1885 Lake Avenue, Elyria Ohio 44011.