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Contact the Distance Learning Coordinator at the Buffalo Zoo to schedule a program for a specific date, at (716) 837-3900 ext. 143 or email at rbalk@buffalozoo.org. The Zoo will send a confirmation letter with additional information, along with any necessary materials. a
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Buffalo Zoo

300 Parkside Avenue
Buffalo NY 14214-1999
United States
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Contact: Rebecca Balk
Email: rbalk@buffalozoo.org
Phone: 716-995-6143

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Distance Learning Programs:
Distance learning programs offer a unique opportunity for students in Western New York and throughout the country to see live interactive footage of exhibits, animals, and staff at the Buffalo Zoo without leaving their classrooms!

Distance Learning Program Information:

All programs are interactive, multimedia, and employ the use of live animals and live exhibit footage as needed. All programs are designed to help students fulfill the National and New York State Learning Standards. Pre and post program information and materials are provided (except Q & A) and are included in the program fee. Class size is limited to 25-30 students for maximum interactivity and program quality. The Buffalo Zoo’s distance learning equipment is capable of presenting at a speed of 384 kbps (ISDN) or less.

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Educator Comments:
The Buffalo Zoo has cameras right in their animal exhibits so students are able to observe live animals. The presenter is excellent at adapting the programs to the grade level and makeup of the class.

Great Instructor interaction with students. Shows passion for their zoo and for their jobs caring for the animals.

High quality programs customized to our needs; easy to work with them.

Presentations were appropriate for each grade level

They put out a good program.

Rebecca Balk from the Buffalo Zoo provides sound content rooted in the curriculum, uses a variety of live animals and live video and has a superb way of making an emotional connection with the students over distance.

Very knowledgeable and vivacious presenters. Interesting and interactive programming.

low cost and scheduling ease

Provide not only good technical connections, they also provide an educational program that is based on standards, making it easy for teachers to integrate programs into their curriculum.

They are willing to work with educators in terms of content and offer many views of live animals!

Buffalo Zoo has cameras in animals zoo habitats and explains clearly and thoroughly to our elelmentary students. Every question a student asks is turned into a learning experience.

Presenters were organized, well prepared and used the interactivity to a maximum with students.

Consistently good interactive content

Rebecca Balk, Educator at the Buffalo Zoo, has mastered the fine art of teaching via distance. She is always on top of her game, and her enthusiasm and excitement for what she does is almost contageous. She adapts her presentations well to all K-12 levels, and consistently delivers her content in an age appropriate fashion. She is both encouraging and accepting of student answers. Neva Kelly Instructional Technology Support Specialist Horseheads Central School District 1 Raider Lane Horseheads, NY 14845

Rebecca at the Buffalo Zoo offers many programs of outstanding quality. Students learn a great deal about the topic, view the animals through camcorders or live in her office. She is knowledgeable about any of the animals she is showing. She treats the children with kindness and respect.

The Buffalo Zoo provides our fifth graders with a very interactive assignment that they will take to the zoo.

The Buffalo Zoo has a wonderful staff that goes to all sorts of extremes to make the entire experience a pleasure for the students and teachers. They indiviualize to the classroom schedule and make any preparations that will be necessary to enhance the experience for the students. Rebecca Balk is a fine presenter who adjusts her presentation to the needs of the class with which she is working. The projects that are suggested are fun for the students, as well as, the animals. We were amazed last year when we saw the difference our projects made in the lives of the exhibited animals.

This information was last updated on: 10/07/2009