The Project

     Pennsylvania is currently in the process of installing the hardware for a dedicated high-speed network between the KINBER (Keystone Initiative for Network Based Education and Research) members. KINBER are currently exploring what will be the effective uses of this network. MAGPI (Mid-Atlantic Gigapop in Philadelphia for Internet2) is the Internet2 provider for this network and has experience with creating content for Internet2 users. This study will begin with an analysis of what the KINBER member user’s think will be an effective use of this new network. The next step will be producing a new digital media literacy presentation that will give the group some ideas of possibilities. A cohort of interested users will continue to explore opportunities. The project will complete with looking at what future directions might benefit from a dedicated broadband network.