Megaconference+Jr.

=What is [|Megaconference Jr.]?=

Imagine over 200 schools from countries around the world, communicating, collaborating,and contributing to each other’s learning in real time, using advanced multipoint video conferencing technology over a 12 hour period.

=That's Megaconference Jr.!=

Megaconference Jr. is the world’s first all virtual K12 videoconference event over Internet2 and highspeed networks around the world. Learn about how you can view the live web stream, be involved as an interactive participant, and even design and propose a videoconferencebased presentation and activity focused on academic and cultural issues to help build international cultural awareness for your students.

Click [|here] to view the archived streaming video of Megaconference Jr. 2007 which took place on February 22, 2007.

Participant Roles

 * **[|General]**
 * **Interactive**
 * **[|VJ]**
 * [|Presenter]

[|Technical Requirements]

 * **H.323 Videoconference Equipment**
 * **MCU**

= = =Megaconference Jr. 2008=


 * Our students participated in Megaconference Jr. 2008. Their presentation, Math Connections: Here, There, and Everywhere, showed how math is found and used in the real world.** **Students presented their Math in the Real World Show to a global audience. Take a look at segments of the show which students created and shared with the world.**

=Megaconference Jr. 2007=


 * Our First Grade Students Participated in Megaconference Jr. 2007 Their presentation, Families Near and Far, connected to their first grade curriculum in the areas of both language arts and social studies.**

Curricular Unit- Study of Families

 * Multiple Standards and Objectives
 * Standards- 1.4 Types of Writing
 * 1.5 Quality of Writing
 * 1.8 Research
 * 1.6 Speaking and Listening
 * 7.3 The Human Characteristics of People and Regions
 * Technology Infusion
 * Spectrum Library Catalog Search
 * United Streaming
 * Kidspiration
 * Smart Board
 * Word Processing
 * Skype Conferencing
 * Digital Cameras
 * PhotoStory3
 * Windows Movie Maker
 * PolyCom Videoconferencing

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Presentation Proposal

 * Draft Proposal Form
 * [|Judging Criteria]

Timeline
November – Call for Proposals from Megaconference Jr. Listserv

December ·  Request from Megaconference Jr. listserv for a first grade partner class ·  Involve first grade class in project ·  Respond to request from Megaconference Jr. listserv for a first grade partner class ·  Partnership accepted ·  Receive copy of proposal ·  Email and Skype connect with lead person of proposal to discuss project components

January ·  Megaconference Jr. proposal is accepted ·  Schedule videoconference with technology team ·  [|Register] as an interactive participant in Megaconference Jr.  ·   Technology team makes test connection ·  Begin instructional lesson portion of project with first grade class and GIEP students

February ·  Continue with instructional lesson portion of project with first grade class and GIEP students ·  Receive list of questions about families from partner class ·  Share our list of questions about families with partner class ·  Send request for Faraway Families to whole school ·  Email/call local contacts from Faraway Families request responses ·  Connect with Faraway Families through email and Skype ·  Organize and schedule a presentation to the class by a parent from Hungary ·  Email and Skype connect with lead person of proposal to discuss entire presentation and our part of the presentation ·  Plan and develop class presentation elements ·  Request made to families of classroom members for photos of their families ·  Prepare and practice presentation with students ·  Sign up for a Rehearsal with Megaconference Jr. Partner ·  Schedule Rehearsal with Megaconference Jr. partner with Technology Team ·  Participate in Rehearsal with Megaconference Jr. Partner ·  Send home Cover Letter and Megaconference Jr. Consent and Release forms ·  Set up videoconference equipment with technology team day of Megaconference Jr. ·  Participate in Megaconference Jr.