Megaconference Jr. celebrated its 6th Year this February 19, 2009!

DID YOU MISS IT?
You can still watch the archive of the Megaconference Jr. 2009 here

WHAT ARE PARTICIPANTS SAYING?

On behalf of the Newark Public Schools Office of Instructional Technology, thank you all very much for your assistance and hard work in making Megaconference 2009 such a wonderful experience.
Charlette Jennings, Supervisor and District Video Conferencing Coordinator, Newark Public Schools, Office of Instructional Technology

Adora had a great time connecting and interacting with the students. Thank you very much and Adora would love be the part of it next time. Great job done!
Joyce Svitak, Presenter Adora's Svitak's Mother
www.adorasvitak.com

Hello! We really enjoyed the presentation! Thanks for all your hard work putting together this presentation. We will be discussing the presentation in class today. I will send you the students' feedback after we discuss it. Thanks again!
Jamie Smith
Teacher from Algonquin MS, Algonac MI Interactive with Danica McKellar

The kids really liked her (Danica McKellar). She did a great job. The 11 year old was really good too!
Dawn Licht, Techonolgy Teacher, Port Huron Area Schools Port Huron MI

Thanks again for all your work to make this happen!! Once again, another great day!!!!
Terry Godwalt, Queen Elizabeth High School, Edmonton, AB Canada

Dear Megaconference Jr organizers,What a wonderful day! Megaconference Jr was fantastic - as USUAL. I can't imagine how much work goes into this from so many directions! Please say thanks to everyone in your committees for me. It is an educational and cultural opportunity unlike anything else I know of. Best of all, it comes from everywhere! You all have done a GREAT job. Thanks,
Carol Scott, Media Technology Director, Mustang Valley Elementary, Mustang, OK

You and your team are awesome! After handling the little parts of our involvement with Mega Jr today, my respect and appreciation for all that you and your team do to make this work has gone over the top!! You guys are absolutely fantastic!! Please share my thanks and awe with the other members of your team from Bolles.
Frank Adsit, Academic Technology Coordinator, The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL

WHAT IS MEGACONFERENCE JR.?
Megaconference Jr., now in its sixth year, is a project designed to give students in elementary and secondary schools around the world the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute to each other's learning in real time, using advanced multi-point video conferencing technology. Presenters design and conduct videoconference-based presentations and activities focused on both academic and cultural issues. Participants are able to address questions to presenters and to collaborate with geographically diverse peers in collaborative learning activities, thus building international cultural awareness.