Michigan is iNet’s first state-wide hub. Working closely with Michigan State University and their outreach department, there are now over 150 affiliates in Michigan.

At the launch conference in February 2009 at Michigan State University, delegates discussed how best to prepare Michigan’s students to live, work and play in a world that is increasingly interconnected by commerce, culture and technology. Find out more about the conference…

Joining the conference was a study tour delegation from England who spent time with schools in the state to understand the challenges and innovations taking place in today’s US education system and form partnerships.

In December 2009, Richard Hunter from the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust, visited Michigan and provided two presentations. You can download the presentations now:

• The foundation of success: Personalizing Learning at the Elementary level – 2 December 2009
• Deep Support: organizing schools to provide deep support for all

Michigan State University and iNet will continue working together to support the Michigan network, including the development of an international innovations network focusing on web 2.0 technology.