K12 students and teachers are creating unprecedented opportunities for inquiry-based learning by expanding the geographic boundaries of their classrooms - - virtually and cost effectively.
Take a ride on the “A” train to Sugar Hill and discover the many colors, sights and sounds of the Harlem Renaissance. Explore the social culture, music, dance, visual art, literary works and the people who created them during this time of rich cultural rebirth in Harlem, New York City. Come travel to a place where African-American artistic...
On the occasion of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals Summit, September 20-22, 2010, the Association of Science Technology Centers, Inc. (ASTC) will host a reception and discussion, in cooperation with the World Ocean Network (WON), UNESCO, The Millennium Campaign, and major science center networks worldwide.
MAGPI and the Penn Video Network are...
Looking for a video snippet to show students during a lesson tomorrow? Need an animation to illustrate a scientific technique? Want to take students live to the Congressional Floor? Learn about various video streaming, virtual media collections and digital learning objects available over advanced networks that you can access instantly from your classroom computer! This informal session is...
Digital library and learning objects, virtual field trips, remote instrumentation, virtual worlds, remote labs - - join this session for an overview of various resources available over the Internet2 and MAGPI networks that can enrich and support STEM initiatives in your classroom or institution. Participants will be provided with a resource handout and activities that they can integrate into...
MAGPI is pleased to bring you this exciting Advanced Networks and the Health Sciences Symposium event. The Symposium builds upon the success of the national Teaching and Learning with Internet2 Symposium which was held on April 1st. The Health Sciences Symposium aims to reach medical and healthcare practitioners around...
When life gives you lemons... make lemonade! Inspired by the journey of Philadelphia-area hero Alex Scott, the Alex's Virtual Lemonade Stand Project celebrates the idea that just one kid can make a difference. Join schools from around the world to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research, all while participating in standards-based projects that make the process...
Artists use familiar American icons – the Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, the flag –
to communicate their personal ideas and to encourage probing thoughts about our
society. By introducing America’s Signs & Symbols with a pre-visit looking
activity, completing your videoconference, and cementing concepts with an
in-...
