POLYCOM PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH FREE ACCESS TO VIDEO CONFERENCING CONTENT FROM 1500 PROVIDERS
POLYCOM PROVIDES EDUCATORS WITH FREE ACCESS TO VIDEO CONFERENCING CONTENT FROM 1500 PROVIDERS
Monday, December 05, 2005
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Contact: Melody Callaway
VisiTech PR
303-752-3552 x223
Melody@VisiTechPR.com
First interactive video conference with Chief Dog Driver of original Byrd Antarctic Expedition, who is returning to the Antarctic for his 101st Birthday
PLEASANTON, Calif. – Dec. 5, 2005 – Polycom®, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM), the world’s leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced the launch of its Polycom Video Conference Program Database, a free searchable content database for educators. Polycom, in partnership with Berrien County (Michigan) Intermediate School District (BCISD), will now offer educators worldwide access to more than 1,500 content providers, making available both ISDN- and IP-based video conferencing programs for the classroom. Updated daily, the database contains content opportunities from such organizations as Global Nomads Group, the Museum of Television and Radio, Cleveland Institute of Music and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, to name a few.
"Video conference technology expands the learning environment available to teachers by allowing students to learn interactively about new people, places and events," said Janine Lim, instructional technology consultant for BCISD. "The searchable database provides educators with information to sign up for these programs, including supportive lesson plans and complementary learning activities - truly providing interactive learning."
Educators are already taking advantage of programs available through the Polycom Video Conference Program Database. For example, on Dec. 8 and 9, K-12 students from across the United States will be connecting to two different programs. On Dec. 8, students will connect with Norman Vaughn, the former chief dog driver for the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-30). On Dec. 9, students will speak with Chris Sandy, a convicted DUI-Homicide offender who will be speaking about the potential life-changing implications of drinking and driving. These events are just two of the many programs provided through the Video Conference Program Database.
Norman Vaughn – Anchorage, Alaska
On Dec. 8, students will connect via video conference with Norman Vaughn in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss his experiences on the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition and his passion to return to Antarctica for his 101st birthday. Norman was one of the first Americans to set foot in the interior of Antarctica and discovered land never seen before by man. It was the end of an era of dog exploration teams and the beginning of the aviation industry. Norman is the last surviving member of that 1930 expedition.
DUI – Homicide Inmate – Atlanta, Georgia
On Dec. 9, Chris Sandy, a convicted DUI-Homicide offender will be connecting with high school students via video conferencing from Paideia School in Atlanta. In April 2000, Sandy was found guilty on two counts of DUI – Vehicular Homicide and was sentenced to 13 years in Georgia State Prison. As of today, Sandy has served almost four and a half years in prison and will be released with law enforcement personnel for a few hours to share his story with students. He will talk about drinking and driving, the consequences of bad decisions, and life in prison.
"We wanted to develop a program that would offer free quality content to educators who rely on interactive video learning programs," said Russ Colbert, global education market director for Polycom. "Video conferencing enables our educators to teach with a blended learning approach, making interactive distance learning a reality without teachers needing to focus on the underlying technology."
About Berrien County Intermediate School District (BCISD)
Berrien County Intermediate School District is an educational service agency serving 29,000 students in Berrien County, Michigan. The schools we serve include 16 public school districts,30 parochial schools, and three public school academies. Our mission is to provide programs and services to our constituent school districts which enhance learning opportunities for all students.
About Polycom’s Video Conference Program Database
Polycom’s Video Conference Program Database contains content from over 1,500 providers such as zoos and museums offering ISDN or IP based video conferencing. This easily searchable database was developed by BCISD and brings Polycom’s education customers value-add programs for the classroom. For more information and to access the program database please visit: Videoconference Program Database
About Polycom
Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of video, voice, data and Web solutions to deliver the ultimate communications experience. Polycom’s high quality, standards-based conferencing and collaboration solutions are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use. Supported by an open architecture, they integrate seamlessly with leading telephony and presence-based networks. With its market driving technologies, best-in-class products, alliance partnerships, and world-class service, Polycom is the smart choice for organizations seeking proven solutions and a competitive advantage in real-time communications and collaboration. For additional information call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom website at www.polycom.com.
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Polycom and the Polycom logo are registered trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2005, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.
Monday, December 05, 2005
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Contact: Melody Callaway
VisiTech PR
303-752-3552 x223
Melody@VisiTechPR.com
First interactive video conference with Chief Dog Driver of original Byrd Antarctic Expedition, who is returning to the Antarctic for his 101st Birthday
PLEASANTON, Calif. – Dec. 5, 2005 – Polycom®, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM), the world’s leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced the launch of its Polycom Video Conference Program Database, a free searchable content database for educators. Polycom, in partnership with Berrien County (Michigan) Intermediate School District (BCISD), will now offer educators worldwide access to more than 1,500 content providers, making available both ISDN- and IP-based video conferencing programs for the classroom. Updated daily, the database contains content opportunities from such organizations as Global Nomads Group, the Museum of Television and Radio, Cleveland Institute of Music and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, to name a few.
"Video conference technology expands the learning environment available to teachers by allowing students to learn interactively about new people, places and events," said Janine Lim, instructional technology consultant for BCISD. "The searchable database provides educators with information to sign up for these programs, including supportive lesson plans and complementary learning activities - truly providing interactive learning."
Educators are already taking advantage of programs available through the Polycom Video Conference Program Database. For example, on Dec. 8 and 9, K-12 students from across the United States will be connecting to two different programs. On Dec. 8, students will connect with Norman Vaughn, the former chief dog driver for the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928-30). On Dec. 9, students will speak with Chris Sandy, a convicted DUI-Homicide offender who will be speaking about the potential life-changing implications of drinking and driving. These events are just two of the many programs provided through the Video Conference Program Database.
Norman Vaughn – Anchorage, Alaska
On Dec. 8, students will connect via video conference with Norman Vaughn in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss his experiences on the first Byrd Antarctic Expedition and his passion to return to Antarctica for his 101st birthday. Norman was one of the first Americans to set foot in the interior of Antarctica and discovered land never seen before by man. It was the end of an era of dog exploration teams and the beginning of the aviation industry. Norman is the last surviving member of that 1930 expedition.
DUI – Homicide Inmate – Atlanta, Georgia
On Dec. 9, Chris Sandy, a convicted DUI-Homicide offender will be connecting with high school students via video conferencing from Paideia School in Atlanta. In April 2000, Sandy was found guilty on two counts of DUI – Vehicular Homicide and was sentenced to 13 years in Georgia State Prison. As of today, Sandy has served almost four and a half years in prison and will be released with law enforcement personnel for a few hours to share his story with students. He will talk about drinking and driving, the consequences of bad decisions, and life in prison.
"We wanted to develop a program that would offer free quality content to educators who rely on interactive video learning programs," said Russ Colbert, global education market director for Polycom. "Video conferencing enables our educators to teach with a blended learning approach, making interactive distance learning a reality without teachers needing to focus on the underlying technology."
About Berrien County Intermediate School District (BCISD)
Berrien County Intermediate School District is an educational service agency serving 29,000 students in Berrien County, Michigan. The schools we serve include 16 public school districts,30 parochial schools, and three public school academies. Our mission is to provide programs and services to our constituent school districts which enhance learning opportunities for all students.
About Polycom’s Video Conference Program Database
Polycom’s Video Conference Program Database contains content from over 1,500 providers such as zoos and museums offering ISDN or IP based video conferencing. This easily searchable database was developed by BCISD and brings Polycom’s education customers value-add programs for the classroom. For more information and to access the program database please visit: Videoconference Program Database
About Polycom
Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of video, voice, data and Web solutions to deliver the ultimate communications experience. Polycom’s high quality, standards-based conferencing and collaboration solutions are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use. Supported by an open architecture, they integrate seamlessly with leading telephony and presence-based networks. With its market driving technologies, best-in-class products, alliance partnerships, and world-class service, Polycom is the smart choice for organizations seeking proven solutions and a competitive advantage in real-time communications and collaboration. For additional information call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom website at www.polycom.com.
# # #
Polycom and the Polycom logo are registered trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2005, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.
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