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What is RETN?  The Region Eleven Telecommunications Network (RETN) is a network of K-12, higher education, and cultural entities that are connected to share two way video/two way audio videoconferencing and other types of communications.

What can we do with it?

Courses
Videoconferencing includes connections with other schools to share teachers and resources for high need courses and dual credit courses from community colleges around the state. Many success stories are told about students having access to additional coursework and the ability to obtain a Distinguished Diploma, regardless of the size of their school district. Students may graduate from high school having already earned 21 college credit hours while completing their high school diploma. The instructor teaches from their local campus to students scattered around the region, or they may even be teaching from another part of the state.

Professional Development
Educators have access to many professional development opportunities delivered by ESC Region XI staff without leaving their district. These events include meetings, legislative updates, and informational sessions delivered directly from Texas Education Agency.

Content Enhancement
"Virtual field trips". students interacting with an expert in the field of forensics, discussing the work of authors and illustrators of children’s books, watching a science experiment and explaining the results. These are all experiences that students can have via videoconferencing with providers from around the country and worldwide. Content programs enhance the curriculum for students, taking them to other worlds without leaving their classroom.

For more information on upcoming events and RETN staff visit our web site.

www.esc11.net/retn

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Virtual field trips are a great way to enhance your curriculum. We now have local content providers available:

Contact Gerri Maglia at 817-740-3607 or gmaglia@esc11.net for more information.

Coming Soon!!

A central scheduling web site for many distance learning program providers in Texas.

If you are not using the system and are aware of any potential storms, please shut down the distance learning equipment. Storms, especially containing lightening, can cause problems with the equipment.