Internet2 for Minnesota K-12 Schools
TIES has been working in partnership
with Northern Lights, an advanced regional network
through the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota K-12 Regional Telecommunications Directors for the last 6 years to bring the experience of
Internet2 collaboration to Minnesota’s K-12 schools. Many others have participated in special projects and pilots, some featured on our projects page.
Check the links on the right to help you get started with Internet2 or
find classroom projects that take advantage of the network.
Telecommunication Regions Names of Telecommunications Region and the contact person are listed below. Check websites for distance learning classes and opportunities.
EAST CENTRAL - Marc Johnson, Director - East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative NW/LINKS - Mary Mehsikomer, Director - Region I Telecommunications System NORTHEAST - Lyle Macvey, Director - Northeast Service Cooperative SOCRATES - Dale Carrison, Director - South Central Regional Area Telecommunications System SOUTHWEST - Josh Sumption, Director - Southwest & West Central Service Cooperatives TIES - Dennis Fazio, Director - Metro Area WEST CENTRAL - Pete Royer, Director - Little Crow Telemedia Network WETC/SEMNET - Aaron Bergstralh, Director - Southeast Minnesota Network Central Minnesota Distance Learning Network Maps
MAY 1, 2008 - MN MEGACONFERENCE JR. Presentations by K-12 students for other students in Minnesota delivered via videoconference. Archive of event: http://www.mnet.state.mn.us/home/media.php
Resources and projects using Internet2 The list of resources includes classroom projects, databases of
projects and websites of information about Internet2 applications.
Acceptable Use Policies for Internet2 The first step for getting started with Internet2 is reading and signing the Acceptable Use Policies document.
