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Intermediate Unit I Internet 2 Project. IU I Geography. IU I Geography. Purpose. Equitable Access to Technology for Poor Rural Schools Create cost savings through technology consortium 24/7 access to ed services. Desired Outcomes. Digital Video on Demand On Line Assessment
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Purpose • Equitable Access to Technology for Poor Rural Schools • Create cost savings through technology consortium • 24/7 access to ed services
Desired Outcomes • Digital Video on Demand • On Line Assessment • Video Conferencing • AP Coursework Expansion • K-20 Collaboratives • World Wide Co-teaching • Distance Learning • Student on-line courses • Staff development
Needed Inputs • Connectivity from school districts to Central Hub • I2 partner • Start up funding
Cost Savings to School Districts • Data storage • Shared software • Student records • Administrative (e.g., accounting, personnel, etc.) • Move Thin client systems • Reduce personnel costs through centralized server farm
First Step: Pilot Project • Partners • Carnegie Mellon University/CANA • California University of PA • California Area School District • Intermediate Unit I • PAIU: e-Quality Project