Distance Learning and Videoconferencing Resources
The Distance Learning Lab, located in the Van Buren
Technology Center, is a two way interactive video
classroom that allows the Van Buren Intermediate School
District to offer college programming or special
programming from equipped facilities at community
colleges, universities, or training centers with compatible
equipment. These classes can be offered for Dual Enrollment for high school seniors and Van Buren Technology Center Academy students, graduate level classes from Grand Valley State University in Nursing and Education, and for programming, including teleconferences, such as that for the Michigan Proficiency Test Updates.
Students can be seen and heard by the remote site, and papers and assignments can be sent electronically through the use of a document camera or by a fax machine.
Usually, programming can be videotaped to accommodate students who are unable to attend class because of schedule conflicts or inclement weather.
Contact information:
Distance Learning Coordinator – Ric Kienbaum
Phone - 269-539-5363
FAX - 269-674-8093
Email – RKienbaum@VBISD.org
