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Tech Association Calls for Greater Broadband Access for Schools
The report highlights several areas in which broadband is of critical importance, including online assessments, distance learning, technology-supported special education programs, various Web 2.0-fueled educational initiatives, and teacher professional development programs, which often involve bandwidth-hungry technologies like virtual meeting rooms, videoconferencing, and streaming media.
"In order to provide students with an interactive learning environment necessary to build the high level skills essential to compete in the global economy, we need to ensure that our children have access to high-speed broadband both at school and at home--with access that is affordable for all households," the report stated.
The report also includes several mini-case studies highlighting successful efforts at increasing bandwidth at the school, district, and state levels.
The complete report, with resources, links, detailed tips, and examples of best practices, can be found in PDF format here. Information aout the report can be found on SETDA's site here.
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