What's Project BOUNCE?
BOUNCE stands for Broadband Outreach Using the Net for Community Education. Project BOUNCE presents four
exemplary uses of broadband Internet for education. Click on the explanatory links below or the tabs above to visit and explore
each one.
- Introduction to Videoconferencing
One of the most powerful uses of broadband Internet is videoconferencing. Videoconference systems and services range from
over $10,000 to totally free (and everything in between). Explore the options and see how you and your classroom can
connect to the people, experts, and interesting places in the world ... whatever your budget.
- Best Bets in Virtual Visits
Here are the very best ways to begin exploring virtual vists for your subject and grade level. All you need is access
to a videoconference system. You'll have your pick of the best "for fee" and "for free" visits to authors, museums,
zoos, and more. There's even a best visit for professional development!
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Web 2.0 -- A Hands-On Introduction
Web 2.0 is a collection of highly interactive Internet applications where YOU and your students are the creators,
organizers, and evaluators of content. In this series of hands-on activities, you'll create a blog, share photos,
edit a wiki, create a funny sign, and so much more.
- Web-Based Science and Math Activities
Deeply engaging student activities in math and science are available over a broadband Internet connection. No need to
install special software on school computers. All sites are freely accessible at school and at home. Many use
powerful visualization and simulation systems to allow the student to interact with the environments. Some activities are
intuitive to the teacher, while others require imagination and dedication to put to best use.
We're confronted by insurmountable opportunity!
-- Pogo (Walt Kelly)
About this site
Project BOUNCE was funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
to provide models of educational broadband use for Pennsylvania schools and communities.
Workshops were held at school districts,
intermediate units, and conferences across the state to present these applications to teachers, administrators, and technologists.
This site is designed to be used by teachers for several years to learn about powerful and economical educational applications
accessible over the Internet. It may be updated to reflect changes in the field.
All activities are freely available and will run on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux computers at school or at home. Directions
are provided to help teachers, parents, or students get started with the applications.
