1. North Dakota K-12’s Discover Virtual Learning

2. The North Dakota Statewide Technology Access for Government and Education network (STAGEnet) was created by the 1999 legislative session. All state agencies, colleges and universities, local government, and K-12 are required to participate in STAGEnet. STAGEnet provides broadband connectivity, Internet access, video conferencing and other networking services for North Dakota state agencies. 2

3. Connecting North Dakota to Internet2 and similar networks around the world 3

4. Coming Soon… 4

5. Trends in North Dakota K12 Schools Demand for use continues to grow – shared coursework – curriculum enrichment – administrative activities More applications require increased bandwidth 5

6. K-12 Distance Learning in North Dakota Regional videoconference consortia manage course scheduling, connections and technical support. 6

7. Alignment to Standards Global Collaborations 21 st Century Skills 7

8. Content providers Collaborations Advanced applications Curriculum Enrichment for K-12 8

9. Support is provided, always! Coaching Professional development (for teachers and content providers) Technical training and support Videoconference event scheduling Event promotion, registration, bulk program purchases, evaluation Test and rehearsal connections 9

10. Statewide Partners and Content Providers North Dakota Council on the Arts North Dakota Forest Service Knife River Historic Indian Village State Historical Society of North Dakota Fort Mandan Lewis & Clark Foundation Fort Buford Fort Union Theodore Roosevelt National Park 10

11. Aligned to state curriculum content New schedules each semester Registration, scheduling, evaluation provided by EduTech Minimal fees charged for each program Videoconference units available temporarily 11 “Grow Your Own” Content Providers

12. Oral Communication Read Across North Dakota World Languages Across North Dakota 12

13. Reading Comprehension 13

14. Science 14

15. Social Studies Leadership Videoconference with Senator Dorgan 15

16. Science and Mathematics 16

17. Live Surgical Suite Total Knee Replacement Science 17

18. Karachi, Islamabad Pakistan North Dakota Pennsylvania Global Awareness 18

19. Ireland Kenya India Pennsylvania, U.S. North Dakota, U.S. Ethics and Social Responsibility 19

20. An Event for and by the Students of the World Global Awareness 20

21. Leadership Teamwork and Collaboration 21

22. Science Electron Microscopy Center, North Dakota State University www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/em_lab Seeing is Believing… Scanning Electron Microscope 22

23. Ongoing Collaborations… Higher Education and K12 – Agriculture in the Science Classroom – Fine Arts: Strings Kansas and North Dakota – Math and Science: GraSUS 23

24. Virtual Learning… Removes the Boundaries 24