Intermediate Unit I

Internet 2 Project

IU I Geography

IU I Geography

Purpose

Equitable Access to Technology for Poor Rural SchoolsCreate cost savings through technology consortium24/7 access to ed services

Desired OutcomesDigital Video on DemandOn Line AssessmentVideo Conferencing

AP Coursework ExpansionK-20 CollaborativesWorld Wide Co-teaching

Distance LearningStudent on-line coursesStaff development

Needed Inputs

Connectivity from school districts to Central HubI2 partnerStart up funding

Cost Savings to School DistrictsData storageShared software

Student recordsAdministrative (e.g., accounting, personnel, etc.)

Move Thin client systemsReduce personnel costs through centralized server farm

First Step: Pilot Project

PartnersCarnegie Mellon University/CANACalifornia University of PACalifornia Area School DistrictIntermediate Unit IPAIU: e-Quality Project