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K-12 School Networking on the Emerging Information Superhighway
``` Date: Tue, 23 Jan 1996 08:05:41 -0500 (EST) From: Toni@cosn.org (Toni Miller)
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INVITATION TO ATTEND CONFERENCE "K-12 School Networking on the Emerging Information Superhighway"
March 17-19, 1996 Sheraton National Hotel Arlington, Virginia
First Annual Conference Sponsored by Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
with AT&T, American Federation of Teachers, Compaq Computer, Houghton Mifflin Company, NYNEX, National Education Association, Scholastic, Inc., Simon & Schuster Education Group, Software Publishers AssociatIon
The first policy conference to broadly explore current initiatives to promote educational applications on the information superhighway!
Three days of powerful programs focusing on:
Community Networks: Examples of Success Cyberporn: Addressing Concerns Convincing Your Community to Invest in School Networking Donations: Managing Hidden Costs* Falling Through the Net: Underserved Populations
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES Vice President Al Gore* The Honorable Reed E. Hundt, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission Secretary Richard Riley, US Department of Education Luncheon speaker John Perry Barlow, cofounder and Vice Chairman, Electronic Frontier Foundation. Considered one of the "Fathers of the Internet," a respected voice in cyberspace, and a lyricist for the Grateful Dead.
EXPERT SPEAKERS Pru Adler, Association of Research Libraries Louis Gomez, Northwestern University Senator Bob Kerrey (D-NE)* Prof. Peter Jaszi, The American University Congressman Bill Orten (D-UT)* Secretary Richard Riley, US Department of Education Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME)* *Invited
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? District Technology Coordinators, District Superintendents & Administrators, School Board Members, Media Directors & School Librarians, State Technology Directors, State Education Network Directors, Governors' Education & Technology Staffs, Deans & Faculty of Teaching Colleges, Congressional and White House Officials, State and National Education Associations, Heads of Foundations and Nonprofit Organizations, Businesses Interested in School Networking
Endorsed by Alliance for Community Media, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Association of School Librarians, A Division of American Library Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,Council for American Private Educators, Council of Chief State School Officers, National School Boards Association, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Organizations Concerned About Rural Education, Public Broadcasting Service
Pre-Conference Workshops Sunday, March 17 9:00 am-12 noon: Internet 101 Learn what the Internet is, and how it works. You'll become familiar with e-mail, netnews,World Wide Web browsers (Netscape), and other tools that will help you navigate on the Net.
1:00 pm-4:00 pm: Successful Web Sites, Today and Tomorrow Learn what constitutes a successful World Wide Web site that attracts and keeps people coming back. Identify the forgotten costs of Web management in the constantly changing Internet environment. View the hottest, most innovative sites of various commercial and nonprofit organizations. No previous technical knowledge about the Web required.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Monday, March 18 7:00 am - 8:30 am Registration 7:30 am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am -9:00 am Welcome by Paul Reese, Chairman, CoSN, and William W. Wright, Executive Director, CoSN 9:00 am - 9:45 am Plenary I: School Networking: Better Learning or More Snake Oil with Louis Gomez, Northwestern University 9:45 am - 10:00 am Morning Break in Exhibit Area 10:00 am - 10:30 am Demonstrations by Kids on the Net in the Classroom Ralph Bunche School, Harlem, New York City 10:30 am - 12 noon Breakout Sessions 1) Community Networks: Examples of Success 2) Cyberporn: Addressing Concerns 3) Convincing Your Community to Invest in School Networking 4) Donations: Managing the Hidden Costs 5) Falling Through the Net: Underserved Populations 12 noon - 1:00 pm Lunch in Exhibit Area 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Keynote Address: Redefining Universal Service In A Deregulated Environment Introduction by William W. Wright Speaker, Hon. Reed E. Hundt, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Sponsor Presentations AT&T NYNEX Simon & Schuster 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Afternoon Break in Exhibit Area 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Plenary II: Town Hall Meeting: Law & Ethics on the Information Highway Pru Adler, Association of Research Libraries Prof. Peter Jaszi, The American University 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Reception in Exhibit Area
Tuesday, March 19 7:30 am - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - 9:00 am Welcome and Keynote Address by Secretary Richard Riley, U.S. Department of Education 9:00 am - 9:45 am Keynote Address by Vice President Al Gore 9:45 am - 11:00 am Plenary III: The View from the Hill: Where is Education on the Information Highway? Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) Senator Bob Kerrey (D-NE) Congressman Bill Orten (D-UT) 11:00 am - 11:30 am Morning Break/Visit Exhibit Hall 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Federal Efforts to Support Educational Technology (Senior Representatives of the White House, Department of Education, NSF, Department of Commerce) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch with John Perry Barlow 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Sponsor Presentations Compaq Houghton Mifflin Scholastic, Inc. 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Afternoon Break in Exhibit Area 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Breakout Sessions (same sessions repeated from Monday) 5:00 pm Adjourn Conference agenda is subject to change.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION VIA INTERNET For those who wish to attend the conference but cannot due to time or other constraints, CoSN is pleased to offer an Internet Virtual K-12 School Networking Conference that will run concurrently with the main conference. Virtual Conference participants will receive all of the conference materials before the conference via electronic mail or fax, and will be able to become involved with our conference through live transcripts of the proceedings and on-line discussions with other Virtual Conference participants. For more information, please email virtual@cosn.org.
ABOUT THE CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOL NETWORKING The Consortium for School Networking is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging the use of telecommunications by advocating access to the emerging national information infrastructure in K-12 classrooms. Our members represent educators, educational institutions (schools, school districts, states, state networks, colleges, etc.) nonprofits and businesses that share an interest in advancing educational telecomputing.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Non-member attendees will receive a complimentary 1996 individual membership (a $35 value) as part of the registration fee. For additional information on membership, send an e-mail to info@cosn.org or call 202/466-6296, ext. 15. Membership benefits include our newsletter CoSN News, member-only discussion forums, timely information on key national and state legislative initiatives, as well as information on upcoming meetings and symposia on educational telecommunications. This membership will expire December 31, 1996.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS Airline and Car Rental Reservations Reliable Travel is pleased to offer discounted airfares and rental car rates to provide guaranteed savings to you. Save 5%-10% off regular airfares when you call Reliable Travel at (800) 548-8185, and indicate you are attending the K-12 School Networking Conference.
TAX DEDUCTIBILITY Expenses (including registration fees, travel, meals and lodging) for attending K-12 School Networking to maintain and improve professional skills are tax deductible. Deductions are subject to the limitations set forth in the Internal Revenue Code, so be sure to check with your tax consultant!
CONFERENCE LOCATION & HOTEL INFORMATION The conference will be held at the Sheraton National Hotel, just across the Potomac River overlooking Washington, DC. The hotel is located minutes from downtown Washington, the Smithsonian Museums, the Washington Monument, Arlington National Cemetery, Kennedy Center and National Airport.
Updated information on the conference can be received on the CoSN WWW site: http://www.cosn.org
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
2 Easy Ways to Register. Act by February 1 and save $50!
Mail Registration Form & Payment to: K-12 School Networking c/o Consortium for School Networking 1555 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036
Or Fax to: 202/462-9043 Credit card payments or purchase orders only please!
IMPORTANT DEADLINES Early Registration by January 31, 1996 Save $50 off regular registration fees
(Registrations must be post-marked, faxed or e-mailed by deadline dates at 5:00 pm EST)
One registrant per form please * Duplicate this form for additional registrations * Full payment must accompany form. Please type or print:
Badge Name Name Title Organization Address City/State/Zip Phone Fax Email
Special needs: Do you have any special requirements to facilitate your total participation in the CoSN Annual Conference?
If so, what are they?
Registration Fees Early Bird Advance Late (by 1/31/96) Registration (after 3/8/96)
CoSN Member* $200 $250 $300 Non-member** $275 $315 $365
Pre-Conference Workshops: Morning Workshop $60 $75 $90 Afternoon Workshop $60 $75 $90 Full Day $100 $125 $150
Total Registration Due $ __________
* CoSN members must be in good-standing. ** All non-member rates include a complimentary 1996 CoSN individual
membership.
Payment Details (Remit payment in US dollars payable to CoSN)
____ Check ____ MasterCard ____ VISA ____ Purchase Order (Please attach, government agencies only)
Cardholder Name Card No. Cardholder's Signature Exp. Date
CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be received in writing and postmarked by March 8, 1996, and are subject to a $50 processing fee. We regret that cancellations received after this date, and those not put in writing, will not be accepted and the registrant will be liable for full conference fees. Substitutions are allowed at any time.
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K-12 Networking Hotel Reservation Form
Please print and mail or fax this form directly to: Sheraton National Hotel Columbia Pike & Washington Blvd. Arlington, Virginia 22204 Attention: Reservations Department Phones: 800/468-9090 Fax: 703/521-2122
Do NOT return this form with your registration application.
Instructions: 1. Complete one form for each room requested. People sharing a room should have only one person send the reservation form. 2. A confirmation of your reservation will be sent by the Sheraton National Hotel. 3. Check in time is 3:30 pm and check out time is 12:00 pm. Rooms are held until 6:00 pm on arrival date unless guaranteed for late arrival. Reservations may be guaranteed by major credit card or first night's deposit. 4. All changes and cancellations must be made directly with the Hotel. Deposit refunds will be made for cancellations received at least 72 hours prior to arrival date. 5. Reservations must be received by February 16, 1996. Reservations after this date are subject to availability.
Room Type: Single (1 bed/1 person) -- $104 Double (1 bed/2 persons) -- $104 Dbl/Dbl (2 beds/2 persons) - $119
No. of persons in room: No. of beds: Smoking/Non-smoking:
Name: Sharing room with: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Special Requests (i.e., accessible for persons with disabilities):
Amount Enclosed: (make checks payable to Georgetown University Conference Center. US funds only) $
Credit Card Type: Number: Expires:
Send confirmation to: Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Work Phone: Home Phone: Fax:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CoSN 1555 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202/466-6296 Fax: 202/462-9043
Conference Coordination: Sawanee Nivasabutr, Meeting Planner, ext. 21 Exhibits, Advertising & Sponsorships: Robin Abner, Show Manager, ext. 55 Membership: Toni Miller, Membership Director, ext. 15 Managing Director: Keith Krueger, Managing Director, ext. 18 Conference Registration: Renee Harris, ext. 10 Executive Director: William Wright
Keith R. Krueger 1555 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. #200 Washington, D.C. 20036
Tel - (202) 462-9600 ext. 18 FAX - (202) 462-9043 ```
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