Introduction to MAGPI and Internet2

Introduction to MAGPIand Internet2

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what does 21st century learning look like?

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what does the 21st

century learner look like?

what is Internet2?

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UCLAThe 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

what does the Internet2 network look like?

are there other “Internet2”-like networks in other countries?

international advanced networks

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

how can I learn more about the k20

community?JOIN MUSE!

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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.net 215-898-0341http://www.magpi.net