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==Schools on Internet Governance (SIG)==


=Schools on Internet Governance (SIG)=
This is the wiki of the IGF Dynamic Coalition Schools on Internet Governance. The mission of the DC is to bring together the different schools to better understand how best to offers instruction. While each school develops its own model and curriculum, each school, especially new efforts, can learn from the other schools. The purpose of the wiki is for schools to share their materials, and for schools to learn from
the work that has been done by other schools.


This is the wiki of the IGF Dynamic Coalition Schools on Internet Governance.
Any school that wishes to share its materials is welcome to contribute. To do so '''please request an account and share your plans''' with the wiki maintainer via [mailto:contact@igschools.net contact@igschools.net].  


You are welcome to contribute. To do so please request an account via [mailto:contact@igschools.net contact@igschools.net].
The main web site for the DC SIG can be found at: https://www.igschools.net/.


== List of Schools that submitted information to the DC SIG ==
''as of April 2020''


= List of Schools =
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Name of School !! Year of foundation
|-
| [[African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG)]] || 2013
|-
| [[ARGENSIG – Argentina School on Internet Governance]] || 2017
|-
| [[ArmSIG]] || 2017
|-
| [[Benin Internet Governance School]] || 2018
|-
| [[Brazilian School on Internet Governance]] || 2014
|-
| [[Chadian School on Internet Governance (TdSIG)]] || 2020
|-
| [[Central Africa School of Internet Governance]] || 2019
|-
| [[European Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG)]] || 2007
|-
| [[Ghana School on Internet Governance]] || 2019
|-
| [[Nigerian School on Internet Governance]] || 2018
|-
| [[North American School of Internet Governance (NASIG)]] || 2018
|-
| [[SIG Sri Lanka]] || 2017
|-
| [[South School on Internet Governance]] || 2009
|-
| [[Winter School in Internet Governance, Digital Policies and Innovation]] || 2019
|}


European Summer School of Internet Governance, EuroSSIG
== Current work in progress ==
Contact  Sandra
In 2019 the DC worked on its first task a [[Taxonomy of Schools on Internet Governance|taxonomy for describing Schools on Internet Governance (SIG)]]. This document is trying to capture the variety that exists among the existing programs and the features of the various types of schools. This work continues in 2020, with an attempt to fill in gaps that still exist in the document plus reviewing its structure to see what can be improved. The DC is also starting to work on an [[Operations Guide|Operations Guide for SIGs]]


Indian School of Internet Governance  
Both [[Taxonomy of Schools on Internet Governance]] and the [[Operations Guide]] are open for comment.
Contact  Satish Babu


Southern School of Internet Governance
The DC holds [[Periodic Meetings]] throughout the year.
Contact  Olga  Cavalli


North American School of  Internet Governance 
An [[IGF 2019 yearly report]] is available.
Contact Glenn McKnight  and Eduardo Diaz


Middle East School of Internet Governance
A session report for the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_tg5E3FwQKTu7-9pNG9SvjArCai8GTDktlv2ayiWHfE/edit?usp=sharing 2019 DC SIG Meeting held in Berlin] is available


= Operations Manual to Operate a School of Internet Governance =
== Materials provided by schools participating in DC SIG ==
In this section, the materials provided to the DC SIG by various schools are listed by school name.  Given that every school is different and that schools orient themselves to needs defined by their mission, these materials are not specifically endorsed by the DC SIG.
The materials provide examples of how the contributing schools organize their school, their curriculum and their special programs. All schools are encouraged to submit materials they think may help in the cause of spreading the
outreach and acceptance of SIGs.


== Introduction ==
*[[North American School of Internet Governance (NASIG)]]
 
The delivery of a successful Internet  Governance school (regardless the length) requires a substantial amount of planning and execution to be successful. Most schools have been the inspiration and dedication of a small determined group of individuals inventing the process of operating a school by trial and error. 
The goal of this document is to provide key ideas to setup and run a successful school. Obviously the granularity of a school is a reflection of the personality type of the founder. No single answer is completely right or wrong but lots of shades of grey
 
 
== Operations Plan ==
 
== Recruitment of Core Team ==
Roles and Responsibilities of Core Team
 
The structure of the volunteer pool is vital in the success of any activity.
 
Here is an example of NASIG Puerto Rico Organizational chart [[File:"Organizational_Structure.jpeg"]]
 
Charter of Group
ADD
 
===Chair or Project Manager===
A critical role of the Chair or Project Manager is provide a 50,000 foot perspective of the entire process, timelines, budget and sponsorship.  He or she would work with the various  volunteers to make sure none of the aspects of the project from long term planning,event troubleshooting and post reporting and followup.  Depending on the number of volunteers or early formation of the school. the chair may need to wear many hats.
 
'''Key Skills and Experience'''
*Attended school of Internet Governance
*Proven project management experience
*Access to arms length bank account
 
 
'''Tasks'''
*Determine the date and duration of the school
*Determine the city and physical location of the delivery of the course
*Sign all contracts with sponsors, facility, hotels, rental stores, etc
*Assemble a full complimentary team
*Prepare all letters of acceptance for students with their hotel details for VISA purposes
 
=== Director of Academic Programme ===
 
Scope of Group
 
[[File:2018_NASIG_-_Charter_Framework_(1)-2.jpg]]
 
This department is responsible for:
*reviewing the previous  school year survey responses on the various speakers and topics,
*generate a list of potential topics
*review the other schools topics in order to come up with a draft schedule
*Interface with the Director of Fundraising and Sponsorship on speaker slots
*Open call for moderators and speakers for the event
*Listen to feedback from proposed Moderators and speakers
 
=== Director of Sponsorship ===
 
Mandate of Group
 
[[File:2018_NASIG_-_Charter_Framework_(1)-1.jpg]]
 
A critical part of any school is raising money to help ofset the cost of running a school
 
Various models exist:
*Fee based
*Fee based and subsidies
*Full fellowships
 
Sponsorship/Grant Requests are an important task that requires a significant amount of time to raise the necessary funds to operate successfully.  Many of the sponsors have rigid requirements and payment processes to obtain the funds.
 
Sponsors demand by sponsorship contract the following:
*Signed sponsorship agreement
*Showcase on website, printed materials and signage of the company sponsorship
*Speaking opportunities at the event
*Clarify what restrictions you will have on the use of the funds
 
'''Suggestions'''
*Creation of a  Sponsorship Q & A document( See Q and A document)
*Creation of a well written letter of introduction with timelines and sponsorship request
*Send invoice and details for bank wire transfer
 
===Lead for Technical Services ===
This person needs to work hard with the facility technology team to assure that:
*AV equipment is adequate and full functional
*Good Wifi connectivity for guests and staff
*Load and prepare all slideshow presentations
*Collect any remote presentations ie. video etc
*Setup any special equipment
 
[[See Job Description]]
 
=== Director of Logistics ===
Scope
 
[[File:2018_NASIG_-_Charter_Framework_(1)-3.jpg]]
 
*Organize necessary equipment,  WIFI, AV, Livestream, equipment rentals
*Booking  Hotels for staff, fellows and speakers
*Booking Airfares
*Design for website, logos etc
*Design and order banners, signage, fellow shirts/hats/bags
 
 
== Fellowship ==
 
The fellowship application should be made available six months in advance of the
 
Month One- Creation of Fellowship Application Form (See Google Form)
 
Month One- Establish fellowship selection committee
 
Month One to Three- Promote and Open Fellowship
 
Month Four- Selection of fellows
 
Month Four- Send letter of acceptance and detail the type of fellowship , partial, full or other( Letter should be adequate for Visa ( See same Letter)
 
== Communications ==
Scope
 
[[File:2018_NASIG_-_Charter_Framework_(1)-4.jpg]]
 
The promotion and advertising of the event has various phases with different target audiences
 
Timelines
 
Month One- Obtain domain name of IG School and Facebook Group, Twitter Hashtag
 
Month 1-12: Website and Facebook
 
- Updates on websites and Facebook
 
- Create a information kit/guide for the fellows and speakers which include maps, contact names and numbers, programme etc  See  sample
 
Month 4- Press Release announcing the fellowship selection
 
Month 10- Create an Orientation Guide
 
== Evaluation and Reporting ==
The  feedback by everyone involved with the  delivery of a IG School is critical to learn from what worked and what didn't work
 
See  [https://forms.gle/9rqE8WTAPEvAKTeeA Evaluation]

Revision as of 22:03, 20 April 2020

Schools on Internet Governance (SIG)

This is the wiki of the IGF Dynamic Coalition Schools on Internet Governance. The mission of the DC is to bring together the different schools to better understand how best to offers instruction. While each school develops its own model and curriculum, each school, especially new efforts, can learn from the other schools. The purpose of the wiki is for schools to share their materials, and for schools to learn from the work that has been done by other schools.

Any school that wishes to share its materials is welcome to contribute. To do so please request an account and share your plans with the wiki maintainer via contact@igschools.net.

The main web site for the DC SIG can be found at: https://www.igschools.net/.

List of Schools that submitted information to the DC SIG

as of April 2020

Name of School Year of foundation
African School on Internet Governance (AfriSIG) 2013
ARGENSIG – Argentina School on Internet Governance 2017
ArmSIG 2017
Benin Internet Governance School 2018
Brazilian School on Internet Governance 2014
Chadian School on Internet Governance (TdSIG) 2020
Central Africa School of Internet Governance 2019
European Summer School on Internet Governance (EuroSSIG) 2007
Ghana School on Internet Governance 2019
Nigerian School on Internet Governance 2018
North American School of Internet Governance (NASIG) 2018
SIG Sri Lanka 2017
South School on Internet Governance 2009
Winter School in Internet Governance, Digital Policies and Innovation 2019

Current work in progress

In 2019 the DC worked on its first task a taxonomy for describing Schools on Internet Governance (SIG). This document is trying to capture the variety that exists among the existing programs and the features of the various types of schools. This work continues in 2020, with an attempt to fill in gaps that still exist in the document plus reviewing its structure to see what can be improved. The DC is also starting to work on an Operations Guide for SIGs

Both Taxonomy of Schools on Internet Governance and the Operations Guide are open for comment.

The DC holds Periodic Meetings throughout the year.

An IGF 2019 yearly report is available.

A session report for the 2019 DC SIG Meeting held in Berlin is available

Materials provided by schools participating in DC SIG

In this section, the materials provided to the DC SIG by various schools are listed by school name. Given that every school is different and that schools orient themselves to needs defined by their mission, these materials are not specifically endorsed by the DC SIG. The materials provide examples of how the contributing schools organize their school, their curriculum and their special programs. All schools are encouraged to submit materials they think may help in the cause of spreading the outreach and acceptance of SIGs.