For those of you wondering what schools are up to and looking for
communnity collaborative project ideas, you may want to take a peek at this
web site.
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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 1996 06:18:10 -0500
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Subject: International CyberFair 96
MCI And Cisco Systems Sponsor
International CyberFair 96: Share and Unite
for Schools on the Internet
This is project incorporates the most important elements of INTERNET
STYLE LEARNING and creates an OPPORTUNITY for schools and their
communities to SHARE RESOURCES. Schools from all over the world will
showcase their local communities via the World Wide Web. In addition to
the incredible learning experience, EVERY school that participates will
receive "thank you for playing" prizes donated by businesses who believe
the Internet c
"Whether your students are new to the Internet or experienced
users - they will benefit greatly by taking part in
International CyberFair 96!. This is one of the finest
collaborative projects we've seen in our twelve years
of working with teachers and students over networks."
- The Global SchoolNet Foundation
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For all the latest information, please check our web site located at:
http://www.gsn.org/gsn/cfhome.html
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Note the following IMPORTANT dates and information:
IMPORTANT DATES
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October 18, 1995
- International CyberFair 96 is announced in Washington, DC as part of
the 1996 Internet World's Fair
November 24, 1995
- International CyberFair 96 Web site is activated at
http://www.gsn.org/gsn/cfhome.html
December 15, 1995 - February 15, 1996
- Schools can register, indicating their intention to submit an entry for
International CyberFair 96
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IMPORTANT! Schools must register by February 15, 1996
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February 1, 1996 - March 30, 1996
- On-line web classes will be available for registered participants
February 16, 1996 - March 30, 1996
- Schools gather data and construct web pages based on one of the seven
categories
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IMPORTANT! Completed entries due by March 30, 1996
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April 1, 1996 - April 18, 1996
- Schools participate in a peer review process, helping to identify the
best entries in each category
- GSN is in the process of developing a scoring rubric to use in
evaluating the entries. Criteria will be selected that balance content,
purpose, and presentation.
April 23, 1996 - April 30, 1996
- Final judging by a panel of industry judges takes place, identifying
the top THREE winners in each category
May 1996
- Winners are announced during an On-line Awards ceremony moderated by a
special celebrity guest
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PRIZES
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Prizes, Prizes, Prizes! Everyone is a Winner!
See Prize information located at:
http://www.gsn.org/gsn/cbprizes.html
Twenty One Grand Prizes!!
Incredibly fabulous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place grand prizes will be
provided by MCI, Cisco, and Apple.
Thank You for Playing Prizes!
EVERY school who submits a completed entry will receive one or more
smaller prizes donated by Microsoft and Educorp!
Drawing for Special Prizes!
Schools will also be entered into a drawing for some special prizes,
including 5 Canon VizCam videocameras!
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Yvonne Marie Andres President/Curriculum Director
Global Schoolhouse/Global SchoolNet Foundation http://www.gsn.org
7040 Avenida Encinas 104-281, Carlsbad, CA 92009
[log in to unmask] Voice (619) 433-3413 FAX (619) 931-5934
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