K12 Collaborations and International Learning through R&E Networks

John Fafalios, Multimedia Services EngineerMAGPI

Timothy Devlin, Program DirectorAlleghenyCONNECT

Amiena Mahsoob, Deputy Director of Education ProgramsWorld Affairs Council of Pittsburgh

International Partners through Internet2

Internet2

KINBER

Pennsylvania Partners

AlleghenyCONNECT

MAGPI:

A Regional Resource

• Connectivity to Internet2• Educational Services:

• Original Content Programming• Workshops & Professional Development

• Multimedia Services: Video Bridging, Archiving & Streaming

• Infrastructure Services including Optical Networking

MAGPI Multimedia Services

• Testing

• Assisting with Providing Solutions

• ConferenceME

• Cisco Jabber Telepresence

• BlueJeans

• Polycom CMA

• Fuze

World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh

• An independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of key contemporary international issues

• Hold over 100 global education programs annually for students and teachers, many which are available via video conference.

Original Programming

•International Student Summits: Large-scale programs with panel discussion and policy scenario

•International Youth Forums: Socratic-style small group discussion format

•Hot Seat: Student-led interview with expert

•Pen Pals: Students connect with their international counterparts.

Highlights

Compilation Video Reel

Best Practices

• Clear communication and expectations among partners.

• Effective, functional technology.

• Interactive, student-centered programming.

• Ongoing relationships and trust to create innovative programs.

• What about your experiences?

Upcoming Events

•Breakfast with Australia/Afternoon Tea with America•International Youth Forums•International Student Summit on Cybersecurity•Irish Video Pals•Career Symposia•Teacher Workshop on Best Practices in International Video Conferencing

What partnerships are you interested in

developing?

http://video.magpi.net/videos/channel/4

Thank You

Tim Devlin, Program Director, AlleghenyCONNECT

timothy.devlin@aiu3.net

John Fafalios, Multimedia Services Engineer, MAGPI

fafalios@magpi.net

Amiena Mahsoob, Deputy Director, Education Programs, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh

amiena@worldpittsburgh.org