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Internet2 and Ohio schools: a world of resources
Background information from INFOhio
 Internet2®
is the foremost U.S. advanced networking consortium.
Internet2 promotes the missions of its members by providing both
leading-edge network capabilities and unique partnership opportunities that
together facilitate the development, deployment and use of revolutionary
Internet technologies. Internet2 empowers institutions and innovators
from primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, libraries,
and museums to collaborate in using new technologies, applications and
content quickly and effectively. The Internet2 community participates
in online social network sites and conferences that enhance communication
and collaboration for members.
Internet2 and INFOhio
Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, Ohio school districts that use
the Ohio Education
Computer Network as their primary Internet provider have unlimited
Internet2 Network access without bandwidth charges and will join members
of the Internet2 community. Ohio's program is funded by the
Ohio Department of
Education and is administered by the Technology Solutions Group -
Management Council of the
Ohio Education Computer Network (mc•tsg) in collaboration with the
Ohio Academic Research
Network (OARnet). Costs for Internet2-capable technology within the
school districts or additional charges for participating in Internet2
activities will be the responsibility of the districts.
 INFOhio, the Ohio K-12 virtual school library and information network,
will be providing training on Internet2 to Ohio schools. INFOhio will
assist Ohio’s K-12 administrators, technology support staff, teachers and
students in tapping into the power of Internet2. Internet2
resources will support Ohio Academic Content Standards, 21st century
learning skills and instruction.  A
steering
committee coordinates INFOhio's efforts.
For educators who want to
learn more about Internet2 in our state and around the world, subscribe to
INFOhio's Internet2 E-List
(listserv). An archive of past discussions is available.
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Internet2 in Ohio's K-12 classrooms |
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Internet2 will bring a
world of resources into the classroom. |
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In buildings with
adequate connectivity and equipment, students and teachers will be
able to participate in a variety of online, real-time, authentic
learning experiences. |
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Using Internet2,
additional resources to support Ohio Academic Content Standards,
21st century learning skills, and instruction will be available
during the school day, such as INFOhio's
Core Collection
resources. |
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Building a network of
learners using Internet2 that includes local, regional, state,
national and global partners will assist teachers and students in
collaborative learning opportunities. |
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Participation in collaborative projects such as video conferencing
and distance learning education will be possible, but
districts/schools will be responsible for any additional charges or
fees. |
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Web 2.0 online
applications and sites, including podcasting, remote instrumentation
and social networking, will be much more
accessible. |
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Internet2 will enhance technology integration into schools, such as
Ohio Area Media Centers'
Digital Video
Collection. |
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For more information, consult the INFOhio Internet2 support pages: |
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Internet2 Instructional Support - Links for educators to
background information and other helpful resources. Also lists
specific classroom activities that make use of Internet2. |
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Internet2 Technical Support - Links for technologists to
background information and other helpful resources. Also will list
training opportunities for technology coordinators and support
staff. |
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