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Saturday 17 November 2012

Toronto Zoo

The Toronto Zoo is currently testing its Distance Learning Pilot Program in an effort to determine if there is a need for internet based video conference programming in grades K-12. The programs provided in this pilot test incorporate multiple biological and environmental concepts all which correlate with grade specific curriculum standards.  During the duration of this testing period all distance learning programs will be provided free of charge provided that the academic institution has the proper video conferencing equipment on hand.   Attached to this post is a short survey inquiring about your schools current use of video conference technology as an educational aid, as well as the desire or need for programs such as ours to be added to your curriculum.  Please email any questions, comments, and completed surveys to sansaldi@torontozoo.ca .  Your help in determining the need for programming such as this is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration!
Also attached are some brief descriptions of the program topics being offered, but the experts at the Toronto Zoo are available to create customized programming as well.  The expertise of the Toronto Zoo Education Department revolves around the inner workings of ecology and environmental education at a K-8 grade level.  If it is found in nature, they can find a way teach about it.  Login or Register with the Digital Human Library and book your virtual visit to the Toronto Zoo today!
Distance Learning Pilot Program Duration:
November 1st, 2012 – December 21st, 2012
Monday - Friday  (All programs must be booked two weeks in advance)



Leigh Cassell
Elementary Teacher, AMDSB
Founder of the Digital Human Library

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