First Nations SchoolNet presents rich broadband online applications with other INAC programs
First Nations SchoolNet's three thematic videoconference information sessions are now available online in Windows Media format for everyone to view.
Along with INAC's Economic Development Branch and Northern Programs, the First Nations SchoolNet program hosted a series of three thematic videoconference information sessions about rich broadband telecommunication applications addressing the following subjects (click on the session to view):
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e-Economic Development and Community Capacity Building (December 7)
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e-Learning (December 11)
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e-Applications (e-health, remote water management, e-justice, etc) (December 12)
Sessions included presentations by people working in these areas along with feedback and further examples being provided by the Information Technology (IT) Regional Management Organizations working with the First Nations SchoolNet program. Other INAC program team members were invited to attend these information sessions to see how their programs might utilize these online delivery tools and models.
Session #1 - Friday, December 7th 1:30 - 3:00PM (Ottawa time)
Dialogue on E-Economic Development & Community Capacity building
Direct Download - http://streaming.knet.ca/schoolnet/FNS_E-economy.wmv
Windows Media Stream - mms://streaming.knet.ca/schoolnet/FNS_E-economy.wmv
1:30 Introductions
1:35 Up-date on Connectivity file (Chiefs Resolution March 2007)
Judith Whiteduck, AFN Ec-Development
1:45 Up-date on INAC meeting Nov. 28th
Micheal Corbett, Economic Development Officer, NWT
1:55 How does adequate connectivity and IT impact on local economic development in Northern Ontario;
Carl Seibel, FEDNOR, Industry (supporting FNS RMO in ON K-NET)
2:05 Presentation of INAC Ec-Development Program
Kathryn Fournier, Sr Policy Manager, INAC Economic Development HQ
2:15 INAC Northern Territories Opportunities and Challenges
James Mack, Director of Northern Economic Development, INAC HQ
2:25 How adequate connectivity and Total IT Solution contribute to the E-Community approach
FNS Network of RMOs Roundtable
2:55 Other
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Session #2 - Tuesday, December 11th 1:30 - 3:00PM
Dialogue on E-Learning
Direct Download - http://streaming.knet.ca/schoolnet/FNS_E-learning.wmv
Windows Media Stream - mms://streaming.knet.ca/schoolnet/FNS_E-learning.wmv
1:30 Introductions
1:35 How does adequate connectivity and Information Technology (IT) impact on E-learning;
FNS Network of RMOs Roundtable
2:00 CISCO IT Training and working with Provincial Connectivity Initiatives
Randy Johns, FNS Program RMO for both Alberta and Saskatchewan
2:10 What is the impact of e-learning in Saskatchewan (opportunities and challenges)
Vince Hill, CREDENDA Internet High School, Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC)
2:20 Masinahikana Online School - Provincial and First Nation Students
Ted Green, Masinahikana (Saskatchewan)
2:30 KIHS Internet High School
Darren Potter, KIHS, Northern Ontario
2:40 Grade 7 and 8 Ontario Online Supplementary courses (http://ned.ca)
Fernando Oliveira, KNet
2:50 Native languages online
Charles Brown and Margaret Angeconeb, Kwayaciiwin Educational Resource
Centre
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Session #3 - Wednesday, December 12th 1:30 - 3:00PM
Dialogue on other e-opportunities.. e-health, e-waste water mgmt, e-future
Direct Download - http://streaming.knet.ca/schoolnet/FNS_E-applications.wmv
Windows Media Stream - mms://streaming.knet.ca/schoolnet/FNS_E-applications.wmv
1:30 Introductions
1:35 How adequate connectivity enables e-health applications
Ernie Dal Grande, FNIHB, Health Canada
1:50 INAC Safe Water Operations Program - Ontario Water Plant Operator Training
Brian Beaton presenting Keewaytinook Okimakanak's Centre of Excellence
2:00 Discussion on how adequate connectivity enables other e-applications ie. e-health, e-justice, e-waste mgmt etc.
FNS Network of RMOs Roundtable
2:15 Next Steps for E-Community approach