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DIgital Worlds Institute. Opera Company of Philadelphia. Alex’s Virtual Lemonade Stand. Introduction to MAGPI and Internet2. what does 21 st century learning look like?. http://langwitches.org. what does the 21 st century learner look like?. what is Internet2?.
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DIgital Worlds Institute Opera Company of Philadelphia Alex’s Virtual Lemonade Stand • Introduction to MAGPI • and Internet2
what does 21st century learning look like? http://langwitches.org
what is Internet2? • The Research and Education Network for the United States: An organization that serves academic and technology needs at all levels of education and brings together educators, academics and scientists from all over the world. • Led by 207 research universities • Collaborates closely with government organizations: NIH, NSF, NLM, NASA, NEH and others • Internet2 members advance the state of art in networking University of Delaware UCLA
international advanced networks • are there other “Internet2”-like networks in other countries?
Internet2 k20 initiative • connect and engage K-12s, museums, libraries, science and cultural centers, aquariums, community colleges, etc. • increased opportunities for joint funding and collaborations • enhance teaching and learning • increased opportunities for student engagement, enhanced learning and education • 50,000+ institutions connected through the SEGP initiative http://k20.internet2.edu
Opera Company of Philadelphia Opera Company of Philadelphia how can I learn more about the k20 community? • JOIN MUSE!
what is MAGPI? University of Delaware The non-profit network for research and education in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware and regional connector for Internet2. Our mission is to introduce new technology, to collaboratively develop new applications with our subscribers and to make access to technologies sustainable and affordable.
how can I get involved with MAGPI? become a MAGPI Fellow
how can I get involved with MAGPI? attend a k20 user group meeting
how can I get involved with MAGPI? participate in a program
thank you/contact information Greg Palmer MAGPI Executive Director gpalmer@magpi.net215-898-0341http://www.magpi.net