Expanding Horizon with Next-Gen Internet: Bridging the Digital Divide for Enhanced Learning

Jul 06, 2025

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Dive into the world of Internet2, where 185 universities and research labs collaborate using superfast connections to drive advancements in research and education. Discover how this "petri dish" of creativity fosters new applications and scientific collaborations, blurring the lines between research and education. Explore topics like tele-immersion, remote instrumentation, and real-time simulations, highlighting the need for powerful learning applications in distance education. Join the Spotlight Panel featuring experts Bob Dixon, Mary Fran Yafchak, Kathleen McMonigal, and Noshir Contractor as they discuss the future of the Internet and its impact on teaching and learning.

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Expanding Horizon with Next-Gen Internet: Bridging the Digital Divide for Enhanced Learning

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Internet2: Extending the Learning Environment Spotlight Panel
“The Once and Future Net”MSNBC • New Generation of Internet • 185 Universities & Research Labs • Superfast Connections • Experiment in Research/Education:a “petri dish” for New Applications • Few Users-Direct Connections/Gigapops Located Regionally • Issue:Digital Divide/Last 10 Miles
Meaning to Distance Education • Blurring of Lines between Research and Education • Need for Powerful Learning Applications, not Bolt On • Scientific Collaboration • Remote Instrumentation • Tele-Immersion, Simulations, Real-Time
Spotlight Panel • Bob Dixon-Ohio State-ITEC-Megaconference 1 & 2:Last Mile with ADEC • Mary Fran Yafchak-SURA-Digital Video • Kathleen McMonigal-Research Channel-University of Washington • Noshir Contractor - Uni. Illinois-Experimental Teaching