Megaconference Jr. 2012

Megaconference Jr., now in its 9th year, is an international program designed to give students in elementary through 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. Vj teams and their interactive partners will develop and share activities focused on both academic and cultural issues. The teams will collaborate with geographically diverse peers on authentic learning activities, thus building international cultural awareness. Participants viewing the days events will be able to address questions to the presenters through a special Megaconference Jr. social networking site.

Megaconference Jr. addresses local and national curriculum standards in multiple subject areas. It will also help students and teachers develop the capacity to effectively utilize high-speed networks, videoconferencing and other emerging technologies to enhance learning experiences.

Megaconference Jr. is open to K-20 classrooms all around the world. It is designed to be "student-driven" thus we encourage students to do the planning and presenting on their own, with support from their teachers, coach and/or experts in the field to help them through the process.

Internet2 University members, RONs, SEGPs, international MoU partners and appropriate governmental and educational agencies will be involved in providing high speed connectivity, videoconferencing facilities, technical support and other services to the K-12 participants.

This year's event will run from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT (UTC -4). The 12 hour duration will make it possible for schools from many time zones to participate.

How You Can Participate

There are several ways schools around the world can participate. 

VJ Teams -  Several VJ Teams led by VJ coaches and comprised of students have already selected content themes for the day and will moderate their appointed time blocks. VJ Teams for 2012  have already been selected and are working hard to bring you a great event.  
 
Interactive Presenting Sites - Schools can be Interactive Presenting Sites by selecting a VJ Team they would like to do a presentation with around a particular content theme and submitting an Interactive Proposal via the Interactive Proposal Form. 
 

Interactive H.323 Sites - Schools anywhere around the world can connect via H.323 to particiapte in the day and interact during open cafes and other opportunities throughout the day. 

View Only Sites - Schools and organizations can be "view only" sites watching the live webstream and sending in any questions or comments to VJ Teams and presenters via the live chat room or special Megaconference Jr. social networking sites. 

Timeline: 

General Registration Opens and Call for Interactive Proposals - January 18, 2012 

Deadline for Interactive Proposals - March 16, 2012

Notification of Proposal Acceptance - March 23, 2012

General Registration Closes - April 5, 2012 

Testing and Rehearsals - January through April 

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