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**  Timeline: ** The NEPA WAN //Internet2 Innovators// program is based on the idea that quality instructional technology professional development with continuing support, communication, and collaboration will create a professional learning community of developers.  Participants will receive training at the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit on the following topics/dates/times:
 * Purpose: ** Internet2 is accessible in within the Northeastern Pennsylvania Wide Area Network (NEPA WAN). In order to take advantage of the capabilities and instructional impact of Internet2, we need to generate interest and usage from within our districts. This project will serve as the catalyst for jumpstarting a community of Internet2 users, researchers, and developers. It is also the intent that this program will generate interest and new candidates for future offerings.
 * ** 2008-2009 Workshops at a Glance ** ||
 * October 2, 2008 || Introduction to Internet2 ||
 * November 4, 2008 || Virtual Field Trips ||
 * December 9, 2008 || Planning Interactive Videoconference Collaborations ||
 * February 5, 2009 || Introduction to Internet2 ||
 * March 3, 2009 || Virtual Field Trips ||
 * April 7, 2009 || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">Planning Inteactive Videoconference Collaborations ||

** October 2, 2008  9 AM – 3 PM   **  Participants will gain an overview of Internet2 and find out what educators are currently doing with their connectivity and what resources are available to MAGPI members. Participants in this session will analyze their own curricula and how high-performance networking applications could enhance the teaching and learning environment in their own classroom. **Internet2 - Virtual Field Trips** **November 4, 2008 9 AM – 3 PM **  This workshop explores the best classroom techniques for videoconferencing, virtual field trips and where to find content providers. **December 9, 2008 9 AM – 3 PM **  This workshop investigates best practices for designing collaborative projects and class-to-class videoconference events. Participants will learn about how other educators designed collaborative projects. Educators in this session will learn strategies for successful planning of interactive videoconference events.
 * 2008 WORKSHOPS**
 * Internet2 - Introduction to I2 **
 * Internet2 - Planning Interactive Videoconference Collaborations **


 * 2009 WORKSHOPS**

**February 5, 2009 9 AM – 3 PM **  Participants will gain an overview of Internet2 and find out what educators are currently doing with their connectivity and what resources are available to MAGPI members. Participants in this session will analyze their own curricula and how high-performance networking applications could enhance the teaching and learning environment in their own classroom. **March 10, 2009 9 AM – 3 PM **  This workshop explores the best classroom techniques for videoconferencing, virtual field trips and where to find content providers. **April 7, 2009 9 AM – 3 PM **  This workshop investigates best practices for designing collaborative projects and class-to-class videoconference events. Participants will learn about how other educators designed collaborative projects. Educators in this session will learn strategies for successful planning of interactive videoconference events.
 * Internet2 - Introduction to I2 **
 * Internet2 - Virtual Field Trips **
 * Internet2 - Planning Interactive Videoconference Collaborations **