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The Indiana Telecommunications Network: Virtual Classroom & Statewide Portal

Explore the current status and benefits of THE INDIANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK led by Edward J. Tully for seamless integration of voice, data, and video across 10 nodes. The Virtual Classroom serves 1200 users with collaborative tools, Search Engine like Ask Jeeves, and Profile Builder similar to Amazon.com for enhanced learning. Discover how learners engage in cyberspace for research, collaboration, and ongoing organization. Teachers and faculty leverage this platform for course management, collaboration, and professional development.

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The Indiana Telecommunications Network: Virtual Classroom & Statewide Portal

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  1. THE INDIANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Edward J. Tully Director of Operations and System Development

  2. Current Status • 10 nodes: ATM + IP at each node • 1200 users • OC3 Backbone • Integrates voice, data and video • Built it; they came; now what?

  3. The Virtual Classroom • Statewide Portal vs campus portal • Tools • Search Engine like Ask Jeeves • Profile Builder: like Amazon.com • Collaborative Tools • Customizable like My Yahoo

  4. Uses & Benefits for the Learner • A place to learn in cyberspace • Similar to a classroom environment • A place to research educational material • A place to collaborate with teachers, fellow students • A place to always begin where left off • A place to organize the work of the learner

  5. Uses and Benefits for Teachers and Faculty • Course management • Course builders and organizers • A place to collaborate with fellow teachers, faculty, learners and parents regardless of campus or building • A place to read news of specific interest • Professional development

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