virtual conference


From: Rodkey1@aol.com
Subject: virtual conference
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 15:46:07 -0400


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This came across from the Fedix alert system today. Thought some of you might
find it beneficial, so here it is.....

Best Wishes

CJ Rodkey
PTK-LFM Advocate
Pittsburgh  (GO STEELERS!!!)
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To:	rodkey1@aol.com (Charles J Rodkey)
Date: 96-10-09 19:38:50 EDT

Today's FEDIX OPPORTUNITY ALERT!!! search has found 1 opportunity  
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TITLE: NASA TO SPONSOR 'NETDAY & BEYOND' VIRTUAL CONFERENCE - NASA

> NASA's K-12 Internet Initiative will conduct a virtual conference,
> from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT, on Saturday, Oct. 12, that will allow people
> from across the globe to participate in on-line, interactive events via
> the Internet. In order to participate, individuals will need access to
> the Internet via a graphical Web browser and a minimum of a 14.4 Kbps
> modem connection.
> 
> Titled "NetDay & Beyond," the information will focus on the kinds of
> resources that are available for teachers and students on the Internet
> and will explore technical issues which arise as school sites maintain
> and utilize an Internet connection. These scheduled events will enhance
> the volunteer NetDay96 effort to wire the nation's K-12 classrooms to
> the Internet during the month of October.
> 
> To make "NetDay & Beyond" possible, the NASA K-12 Internet Initiative is
> partnering with the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the
> Environment (GLOBE) Program and NetTEAM96.  GLOBE is a worldwide network
> of students, teachers, and scientists working together via the Internet
> to study and understand the global environment.  NetTEAM96 is a
> consortium of nine high technology companies working together to help
> schools throughout the nation get wired to the Internet.
> 
> “NetTEAM96" includes AppleComputer, Asante Technologies, Cisco Systems,
> Farallon Communications, NETCOM, Netscape, Spyglass/SurfWatch, 3Com and
> U.S. Robotics.  The consortium provides ongoing product and service
> donations, price discounts and technical expertise to NetDay96
> participants.

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Matching Keywords :
        Computer Education & Literacy

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