RAIN Network Distance Learning And Telemedicine Projects Internet Content Development At The Community Level
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resources directly into the Community at the Neighborhood level. Our "Neighborhood Technology Master Family", "Youth Technology Corps" and "Community Technology Advisory Councils" are the tools by which we create effective, actively used Community level Internet resources. Three essential "Change Agents" within our programs. RAIN begins use of two "Internet Bus" vehicles in September 1999. Each bus equipped with 4 computers, lending library, large screen for group teaching and satellite Internet connection. This new generation of "book mobile" takes our distance learning and telemedicine programs to rural communities and inner city projects in an essential new way, giving access to many who would otherwise not have Internet access.
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