A Guide to Technology Resources at Drexel

Internet2 and Research

Internet2

Drexel IRT, in partnership with Three Rivers Optical Exchange (3ROX/Drexel) makes it possible for two 5-gigabit connections to Internet2. Drexel is one of 20 direct connectors to Internet2, the advanced network consortium led by the U.S. research and education community. The Internet2 connection enables services and achievements beyond the scope of individual institutions. For more information, see http://www.internet2.edu.

Library databases are available for research. The Drexel libraries subscribe to a large number of general and specialized databases, some with bibliographic citations and some with full-text items. Access, based on your status at the University, is found via the DrexelOne portal under the “Drexel” tab. Visit the library at http://www.library.drexel.edu.

Technology Sandbox, IRT’s virtual test area, enables anyone who is interested to “play” with new applications in a non-production, pilot environment. Faculty can test the value for their classrooms with such current and anticipated tools as Drexel Island in Second Life, Moodle, Sakai, Jing, and the Internet Public Library. Access the Technology Sandbox by visiting http://www.drexel.edu/irt/org/initiatives/technologysandbox.