This is where it all began — with one classroom that wanted to learn with the world, to learn about the world…
Today Digital Human Library (dHL) connects K-12 teachers and students with hundreds of industry leaders, experts, and organizations from around the world who are offering interactive 1:1 video conferences in service of youth and learning. Oh, and it’s FREE for Canadian teachers!
What is a Video Conferencing Program?
Video conferencing programs are premium 1:1 interactive experiences for students lasting 30-40 minutes. Registered teachers simply log into dHL and search our library of Experts by keyword, curriculum subject area, grade, or our other advanced search options. Once classes find the right expert, they Request a Program. All programs are scheduled on a mutually agreeable date and time using platforms like Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
Our Programs
Our video conferencing programs are conceived, created, and presented by our hard working network of content partners. We encourage teachers and students to collaborate with our content partners so the video conference meets the inquiry needs of all learners.
- Unlimited access to hundreds of experts available to connect with K-12 teachers and students
- Experts sourced from recommendations made by K-12 teachers
- Educational programs, mentorships, Q&As, and career talks lasting 30-40 minutes
- Video conferences scheduled on a mutually agreeable date and time
- Resources for Teachers to support classes through every step of the process
- Free access to browse 40+ sample Virtual Tours and Virtual Reality experiences
- Customer support available via email
Premium Teacher Membership
An annual subscription provides teachers with the ability to curate their own dHL Expert library by choosing from hundreds industry professionals, businesses, and organizations in all K-12 curriculum subject areas. Premium members can leave feedback for Experts, request new Experts, and post project ideas and links to their dHL profiles to connect with other classes.
Our Content Partners
These are just a few of our dHL Experts (content partners) offering educational content and programs in all curriculum subject areas to support student learning:
Video Conference with Experts Resources
Learn more about how to engage all students during a video conferencing program, or browse the variety of video conferencing platforms available to connect your students with dHL Experts.
Request New dHL Experts
If you aren’t able to find the right Expert to connect with your students, we want to now about it! Let our team of talented Provincial Library Curators find the Experts you need to support learning in your classroom.
Ready to Subscribe?
For just $99 per year individual teachers can subscribe to our Premium Teacher Membership and provide their students with access to hundreds of dHL Experts and thousands of Canadian classes. New tours are added every year! The world is yours to discover…
Looking for School or District Pricing? Please contact us!
Questions?
Check out our FAQs page or contact us to learn more!
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