1. Introduction to MAGPI/Internet2 Heather Weisse MAGPI Applications Coordinator

2. What is Internet2? The Research and Education Network for the United States of America Led by 207 research universities Close collaborations with government: NIH, NSF, NLM, NASA, to name only a few An organization that serves academic and technology needs at all levels of education A venue that brings together academics and scientists from all over the world

3. Internet2 K20 Initiative Connect and engage K-12s, museums, libraries, science and cultural centers, aquariums, community colleges, etc. Increased opportunities for joint funding, collaboration with Higher ed, student attraction, enhanced learning and education

4. Sponsored Education Group Participants

5. K20 National Growth OrganizationTotal - 9/02Total - 5/04 K12 Schools/Orgs7,17323,388 Community Colleges 551594 Four Year Colleges and Universities 526852 Public Libraries1,4822,360 Museums, Zoos, Aquariums and Science Centers 10274 Grand Total9,83427,268 TODAY 40,167 677 1,002 3,325 128 46,226

6. International Advanced Networks

7. What is MAGPI? MAGPI is a regional aggregation point for Internet2. We serve the Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey research and education communities. Our mission? To introduce new technology To collaboratively develop new applications with our subscribers To make access to these technologies and applications economical and sustainable

8. MAGPI Member Snapshot Arcadia University Capital Area IU Carbon Lehigh IU Chester County IU Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Advancing Partnerships in Education (CAPE) Delaware County IU DeSales University Fox Chase Cancer Center The Franklin Institute IUs 8/9/10 Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals Lafayette College Lehigh Carbon Community College Lehigh University Lehigh Valley Hospital  Lincoln IU  Mont. Co. Intermediate Unit  Mont. Co. Community College  National Constitution Center  NJEDge.Net – State R&E Network for N.J.  Princeton University  CERMUSA / St. Francis University  Temple University  Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital  Tuscarora IU  University of Delaware  University of Pennsylvania  University of Scranton  Villanova University  Widener University

9. Implications for Teaching and Learning “Internet2 advanced applications are helping instructors develop new teaching techniques, enhancing the learning experience for students, and extending universities beyond their geographical boundaries. By bringing together learning communities and removing barriers to information retrieval and learning resources— Internet2 applications are changing the way we learn and teach.”

10. Types of Applications? Digital Library Resources Remote Instrumentation Simulations Videoconferencing –Class Collaborations –International Collaborations –Access to Experts –Content Providers/Virtual Field Trips

11. Digital Library Sources High-Quality: High performance networks allow for better media quality. Fast!: Material can be downloaded quickly. Real Time: Learning objects can be manipulated in real time. Easy Access: Digital libraries are easily accessible. National Science Digital Library Research Channel University Channel bigger, better, real-time…

12. Real Instruments: Students can manipulate advanced scientific instruments in real time. Promotes Inquiry: Remote instrumentation provides real world exposure and real world contexts for inquiry-based learning. Lehigh University’s Electron Microscope Virtual Temporal Bone Project Acadia University’s MusicPath manipulation across any distance Remote Instrumentation

13. Gemini Observatories Virtual Tour of Gemini Observatory

14. Simulation Immersion: Simulation tools provide immersive experiences for students. Engagement: Technology coupled with real- world contexts engages students. Operation Montserrat Immersive Segmentation An Exercise in Hard Choices reinforcing theory inside the classroom

15. Simulation distributed patient simulation

16. Videoconferencing –Content Providers/Virtual Field Trips –Access to Experts –International Collaborations –Class Collaborations Breaking geographic barriers…

17. Why Virtual Field Trips? Budget Field Trips: Allows students to “travel” to other areas at minimum or no cost. Immersion: Real time audio and video can immerse students - - in another place, culture and/or context Curriculum Supplements: Virtual field trips or distance learning events are great curricular supplements/substitutes/enhancements. Differentiated Instruction: Distance learning can support differentiated instruction.

18. Virtual Field Trips: Successful Blended Learning? "Good teachers have always used a mix of strategies, methods and media to reach their objectives–that’s not new. What is new is that today’s Internet-based tools can facilitate communication, interaction, and collaborative learning in ways that were not possible before. What’s also new is the relative accessibility of digital learning technologies and the ease with which instructors can blend them with classroom resources" (Node, 2003).

19. Content Providers Museum of Anthropology & Archeology Lewis and ClarkCartooning with Blitz Cleveland Institute of Music Alaska Sea Life Center Vanderbilt Science Careers a sampling…

20. Content Providers where to find them… MAGPI Programs http://www.magpi.net/programs/index.html http://www.magpi.net/programs/index.html Offered more than 72 different programs during the 05-06 Academic Year. FREE Internet2 K20 Community/Database http://k20.internet2.edu http://k20.internet2.edu Part of the Internet2 K20 Initiative “Matchmaking Service” for K20 Community. All projects use Internet2. CILC Database http://www.cilc.org http://www.cilc.org Search for Virtual Field Trips and find collaborative partners using a variety of fields. Database includes both Internet2 and Commodity Internet Projects. Teachers can rate project.

21. Bring authors into the classroom! Unique, interactive sessions that are customized for specific grade levels

22. Space Weather Action Center An interdisciplinary, multi-session videoconference project with NASA scientists involving space weather monitoring.

23. Promoting tolerance and social activism through Holocaust Education November 16, 2006 – January 17, 2006

24. A rich, engaging multi-media journey through the human body! Student explore the intricacies of the Immune System, as well as the devastating affects of HIV/AIDS. First Friday of Every Month

25. 50 sites. 50 individual readings. One videoconference event. September 15, 2006

26. Access to Experts Make complex concepts accessible: Students can explore complex concepts with experts. Beyond theory: Experts provide real world connections for theory. Voice of Authority: Students hear directly from the “experts” Virtual Surgery anytime, anywhere… Pasteur Institute & Lafayette College Lenni Basso/Group Motion Collaboration

27. International Collaborations Language: They provide real-world contexts for second language practice. Exchange: Events promote cultural empathy, understanding and exchange. Preparation: International encounters help prepare students for a global society. Language & Culture Exchange bring the world to your students… Penn Literacy-Dublin Project

28. International Collaborations Megaconference Jr.

29. Class-to-Class Collaborations Flexibility – the event can be tailored to exact curricular needs. Authentic Learning - Student to student interactions can be very powerful. Engagement - The technology is especially engaging for visual and auditory learners. Virtual Reading Group Descent into the Underworld Create your own I2 adventure…

30. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Video Clip

31. What is “Backward Design?” Identify desired results for your class unit. Determine Acceptable Evidence Plan learning experiences & instruction Adapted from Wiggins, G. and J. McTighe. (1998) Understanding by Design. Columbus: Merrill Prentice Hall Evaluate Technology Needs

32. Types of VC Technology Room-based Systems Desktop Endpoints Advanced Video (i.e. DVTS) Integrated/E-Learning Learning Platforms

33. Tech Teaching Tools Software: You can show images from any computer device, provided you have the ability to send those images through your video codec (may need special hardware) Document Camera Collaboration Technology

34. How to find a collaborative partner MAGPI Programs http://www.magpi.net/collaboration.html http://www.magpi.net/collaboration.html Collaboration Request – Regional projects are published to a listserv; We work to assist in finding international partners Internet2 K20 Community/Database http://k20.internet2.edu http://k20.internet2.edu Part of the Internet2 K20 Initiative “Matchmaking Service” for K20 Community. All projects use Internet2. CILC Collaboration Center http://www.cilc.org http://www.cilc.org Find collaborative partners using a variety of fields. Database includes both Internet2 and Commodity Internet Projects.

35. Internet2 Universities How to find a collaborative partner Listservs… Megaconference Jr. Listserv http://www.magpi.net/collaboration.html http://www.magpi.net/collaboration.html International listserv, includes mostly IP and I2 projects Videoconferencing Collaboration Collage:http://wwwww.kn.sbc.com/wir ed/vidconf/ed1vidconf.htmlhttp://wwwww.kn.sbc.com/wir ed/vidconf/ed1vidconf.html National listserv – includes ISDN, IP and I2 projects K12 VC Listserv http://neirtec.terc.edu/k12vc/forward/listserv. cfm http://neirtec.terc.edu/k12vc/forward/listserv. cfm National listserv – includes ISDN, IP and I2 projects

36. Craft a Program Pitch Who: Who are you? What: What are you trying to accomplish? What is your target audience? What are you asking for? When: When would you like this project to take place (proposed date/time or range of dates/times)? Resources: What resources are you looking for your collaborative partner to contribute? What would they need in order to participate? (If they need H.323 videoconferencing capabilities, say it!) The selling point: Why should this potential partner collaborate with you? What’s in it for them?

37. Large Group Discussion Best Practices? What Do We Need to Think About When Planning an IVC?

38. Things to consider with your colleagues: CONTENT PLAN PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES COMMUNICATION PLAN TECHNICAL PLAN EVALUATION PLAN Desired Learning Outcomes and Results

39. Small Group Exercise Planning an Interactive Videoconference Collaboration

40. Exercise in Planning Collaborations What is a learning objective(s) of a unit/idea/curriculum area that I will be teaching? What will evidence understanding of the learning objective(s)? What videoconference-based learning experience can students participate in that will help them achieve the learning objective(s)? Who do I need to collaborate with? How will I find that collaborative partner? What types of technology/materials will I need? What might a working agenda be for the videoconference event?

41. Support Strategies K20 User Group and Virtual Forums http://www.magpi.net/k20network.html http://www.magpi.net/k20network.html Tri-State Database/National Database Collaboration Request http://www.magpi.net/collaboration.html K20 Newsletter Internet2 Commons Subscription Training –Videoconferencing/I2 Commons Training http://www.magpi.net/vctraining.html –Curriculum Integration/Professional Development http://www.magpi.net/programs/curriculumintegration.html

42. Series of 2 hour professional development events via videoconference. Introduction to MAGPI/Internet2 - What are MAGPI/Internet2 applications? What are the implications for teaching and learning Videoconferencing: Best Practices and Virtual Field Trips Videoconferencing: Planning Interactive Videoconference Collaborations Using Digital Libraries and Digital Sources Virtual Reality and Gaming in Education

43. Innovation & Creativity The world is but a canvas to the imagination. - Henry David Thoreau

44. Contact Information Contact Info: Heather Weisse Applications Coordinator hweisse@magpi.net 215-573-6417