Nebraska Information Network (NIN) and the Local
Telephone Companies are working vigorously with the many schools in
Nebraska and the Department of Education, to improve and enhance student
education at all levels.
Distance Learning is a method of teaching that
allows the teachers and classrooms located in
various remote locations to conduct “face
to face” classes otherwise not available.
The Local Telephone Companies have been very
instrumental in putting the two-way audio-visual
technology in place and installing the network
that facilitates this Distance Learning. One
of the most important advantages of this system
is that it provides the school districts the
ability to enhance the teaching curriculum so
that all students have an equal opportunity to
learn. Examples of these enhancements are the
ability to offer three or four years of a foreign
language, four years of math, enhanced science
classes not otherwise available, and classes
in other areas such as creative writing, etc.
As we speak plans are being discussed to improve
this network and to make it even more adaptable.
Schools at various levels, Middle School,
Junior High, High School, and College, are
participants in the Distance Learning program.
This cooperation, between NIN, the Local Telephone
Companies, and the Schools, in providing Distance
Learning puts Nebraska in a leadership position
as it ranks in the top four or five states
in the Nation that are using this application.
Even though this recognition is appreciated,
the primary reason for this effort is to benefit
the students and to help them reach their full
learning potential. To learn more about this
system contact your Local School, Local Telephone
Company or Nebraska Information Network.
Maps that show the Distance Learning System
will be loaded in a future update.
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