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Each of these networks has a slightly different flavor but they are all well-managed and supply pointers to a wide range of projects and issues of the day...

Each of these networks has a slightly different flavor but they are all well-managed and supply pointers to a wide range of projects and issues of the day.

CoSN is a membership organization with a nominal fee in exchange for comprehensive services, including a new national conference (real and virtual).

Internet Scout Project is maintained by the National Science Foundation and includes lists of relevant conferences and innovative uses of the Internet, in addition to discussion of key issues and a wide range of resources. Important notices are often cross-posted. Subscribers might post inquiries about best practices, technical difficulties, searching for sites for particular curriculum projects, or express opinions about current issues. The Internet Scout Project also issues a report of upcoming state-of-the-art tools.

With approximately 3,500 direct subscribers internationally and about 8000 readers participating through news groups, gopher and WWW sites, EDTECH plays an influential role in determining the future directions of the uses of technology in education for many universities and school districts.

ITeachNet functions as a new forum and resource for teachers at international schools here and abroad.

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It can be overwhelming to subscribe to so many groups. We recommend that you explore these networks and select a few that seem most helpful. They are a valuable resource for remote collaboration.

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