Conservation Training Network
The Conservation Training Network (CTN) provides distance learning and agency communications support for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Conservation Training Center (NCTC). Broadcast studio and satellite uplink facilities are located on the NCTC campus near Shepherdstown, West Virginia. We provide a full range of training, education, outreach, partnership, and agency communication support via interactive television (iTV) and online resources. Distance learning uses a blend of many technologies to share information with individuals regardless of their location.
Our goal is to provide high quality programs, in support of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service mission, while reducing travel time, costs, and our collective carbon footprint.
Featured Satellite Broadcast:
November 19, 2009, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST
A Conversation with FWS Director Sam Hamilton
Test Time: 1:00 - 1:30 pm EST
Program Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST
The all-employee broadcast with FWS Director Sam Hamilton will be Thursday, November 19.
Please tune in, ask Sam questions and join the conversation.
When: Thursday November 19th
1:30 - 2:30 pm Eastern Time (satellite test time begins at 1:00 pm EST)
Where: The National Conservation Training Center broadcast studio
How: Via satellite broadcast, internet webcast or telephone conference call.
You have three options to connect:
1. By telephone: a “listen only” conference call from 1:30 – 2:30 pm Eastern Time
Toll free: 800-857-9624
Passcode: 3811246 (please dial in about 5 minutes early)
Please note: This is a “listen only” line, use e-mail or fax (listed below) for sending questions.
2. At FWS or NPS satellite downlink sites:
See listings by state at: http://distancelearning.fws.gov/location.html#locations
Please note: If you are at a regional office, or near another FWS satellite downlink site, we encourage you to view on TV rather than webcast.
This will help conserve bandwidth and ensure better viewing quality for sites where a webcast is the only option.
Main Interior Building, DC: view on your in-house cable channel 25.
For assistance, call: 703-358-1703
Arlington Office: view at your desktop (in house v-brick system) or in designated rooms.
Regional Offices and other FWS satellite downlink sites: View in your designated rooms.
3. On a computer: via an internet based webcast.
You must have a high speed internet connection.
If possible, we suggest that your IT staff set up a computer with an LCD projector for group viewing.
For webcast viewing instructions, see below.
We encourage you to phone, fax, or e-mail your questions!
Phone: The phone number for questions will be given throughout the live program.
E-mail: broadcast@fws (use prior to, or during the broadcast)
Fax: 877-884-6282 (during the broadcast, no cover page needed)
Webcast viewing instructions:
November 19, 2009
A Conversation with FWS Director Sam Hamilton
Test Time: 1:00 - 1:30 pm ET
Program Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET
1. First time users need to run the "Wimba Classroom Setup Wizard” provided on the link below. This should be done before the scheduled program test time.
http://67.202.209.147/launcher.cgi?room=rr111909
The wizard will test your computer to ensure you can receive audio and video.
This may take 15 minutes or more, depending on your computer and network connection.
2. During the scheduled test time, click this link to launch the webcast:
http://67.202.209.147/launcher.cgi?room=rr111909
3. Participant login: Use your first and last name, no password needed.
During the test time, you should be receiving audio and video.
Help desk contact information is provided on the webcast page.
For additional webcast requirements and information, please visit:
http://distancelearning.fws.gov/pdfs/Webcast%20Information.pdf
