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Internet2: Extending the Learning Environment. Spotlight Panel. “The Once and Future Net” MSNBC. New Generation of Internet 185 Universities & Research Labs Superfast Connections Experiment in Research/Education:a “petri dish” for New Applications
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Internet2: Extending the Learning Environment Spotlight Panel
“The Once and Future Net”MSNBC • New Generation of Internet • 185 Universities & Research Labs • Superfast Connections • Experiment in Research/Education:a “petri dish” for New Applications • Few Users-Direct Connections/Gigapops Located Regionally • Issue:Digital Divide/Last 10 Miles
Meaning to Distance Education • Blurring of Lines between Research and Education • Need for Powerful Learning Applications, not Bolt On • Scientific Collaboration • Remote Instrumentation • Tele-Immersion, Simulations, Real-Time
Spotlight Panel • Bob Dixon-Ohio State-ITEC-Megaconference 1 & 2:Last Mile with ADEC • Mary Fran Yafchak-SURA-Digital Video • Kathleen McMonigal-Research Channel-University of Washington • Noshir Contractor - Uni. Illinois-Experimental Teaching