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Polycom is the world's leader in education video conferencing. Because it collaborates with educators in designing its video systems, Polycom's solutions are easy-to-use and fully integrated, allowing instructors to focus on teaching, not technology. Making connections to share content, culture and knowledge has never been easier, let Polycom show you how.

TANDBERG, a leading global provider of interactive distance learning solutions and services, helps educators and students fill
the visual communication gap that exists
today. Our industry-specific knowledge and consultative approach helps TANDBERG customers envision new teaching and learning opportunities for their organizations. TANDBERG is committed to advancing the use of visual communication tools through standards-based solutions. Please visit www.tandberg.net for more information.

VideoCall is a single source provider of videoconference solutions. For teachers, learn the strategies and techniques needed to transition from the traditional classroom to one with videoconferencing with our online course, "Best Practices for Distance Learning: Fundamentals for Teachers". Meet the challenge to engage far-end learners. Only $195. Earn 4 hours CPE.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings.
The Center for Distributed Learning at the University of North Texas provides support
for faculty members teaching web-based
and videoconference courses. Since 1998,
the Center has offered expert consultation and support for distance learning training, support, media production, course design, funding and marketing. UNT's electronically-delivered courses are some of the best in the nation and the USDLA recognized us as the Best E-Learning Program in Higher Education. With over 7000 students, 350 sections and 15 programs, we are committed to helping faculty not only teach students, but reach students. Visit www.unt.edu/cdl or www.UNTeCampus.com.

ECI VIDEO is a video systems integrator and an operating division of Wholesale Electronic supply. For forty-four years we have engineered broadcast sytem solutions for industry, government, churches, education and teleconference. We offer a complete range of products and services by supporting Tandberg, VTEL and Polycom for videoconference, as well as Panasonic, Sony, Canon, JVC, AMX, Crestron, Spectrum, Extron, Elmo and many other franchises. We understand audio/video systems and how they integrate with videoconference. We have a long standing reputation for customer service excellance and maintain a full service authorized service center. Our management team averages over twenty years with the company.

The mission of the Center for Distance Learning Research is to provide timely and appropriate information on the development, application and maintenance of information technology systems. This information is provided through demonstration, training, publications and technical assistance. The Center’s services are available to all public agencies and private businesses.
Website: www.cdlr.tamu.edu
SBC Communications Inc. (www.sbc.com) is a diversified communications company, owning several of the world's leading data, voice and Internet services providers. Through world-class networks, SBC companies provide a full range of voice, data, networking and e-business services. A Fortune 30 company, SBC Communications Inc. owns America's leading provider of high-speed DSL Internet Access services and one of the nation's leading Internet Service Providers.
The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) helps organizations capitalize on the value of video conferencing by offering expert consulting and a rich inventory of programming. Based on 10 years of experience in video conferencing, CILC will work closely with you to determine how this technology can enable your organization to reach its goals. Visit www.cilc.org.
Dallas TeleLearning, part of the Dallas County Community College District, has been a leading producer of award-winning distance education courseware and live satellite events for over 30 years. For information on our new Interactive Telecourses and other Dallas products email tlearn@dcccd.edu or visit our website http://telelearning.dcccd.edu.
With integrated sets of software and cutting-edge functionality, Adobe products offer schools, colleges, and universities the opportunity to expand and improve communication, strengthen curricula, and most importantly, prepare students for exciting, successful careers. To find out more, visit www.adobe.com/education.
As a comprehensive solutions provider, Thomson eLearning Solutions is uniquely positioned to meet your institution's needs. By working across Thomson's range of complementary, yet diverse businesses we are able to offer a full spectrum of online learning content and tools that generate revenue, increase enrollments, and maximize return on investment.
With one computer engage, your students throughout class using the Classroom Performance System. CPS is a interactive response system used for teaching and bench mark testing.
Since 1986, VTEL has been providing the tools that allow you to meet, learn, teach, share, plan, and communicate with success. VTEL’s Vista™ media stations continue the VTEL commitment to exceptional quality and ease of use.
The purpose of the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) is to help learning organizations continually improve quality, scale, and breadth according to their own distinctive missions, so that education will become a part of everyday life, accessible and affordable for anyone, anywhere, at any time, in a wide variety of disciplines.

Researched, designed, and developed specifically for schools. Attractive, durable furniture incorporates a system that organizes and controls the maze of cables and cords. Instructor requested features are built into this functional, modular, and flexible system. Affordable quality.

I-2-I Technologies is a value-added reseller of integrated technology solutions for the distance learning community with a specific focus on streaming video and video conferencing. Whether your needs require products from leading manufacturers such as Polycom, VBrick, and STARBAK or a customized integration, I-2-I will provide the right solution for you.
Visionality (Designs That Compute) is a video conferencing and distance education solutions company. Today we are a preeminent reseller in our market. At Visionality we have a strong desire to solve problems. We work “outside the box” to provide great solutions!
Data Projections, Inc. is a visual communications system design and integration company. Data Projection's solutions range from the boardroom to the classroom incorporating user-friendly videoconferencing/distance learning systems, cotnrol systems and interactive technologies allowing collaboration, anytime/real time learning and training.
Website: www.dataprojections.com
WebCT has set the standard for e-learning systems in higher education. Based in Lynnfield , Mass. , WebCT provides a highly flexible e-learning environment that empowers institutions across the educational spectrum with the ability to achieve their unique objectives. Thousands of colleges and universities around the world – from community colleges to large university consortia – are using WebCT to expand the boundaries of teaching and learning. For more information, please visit www.webct.com.
eCollege is a leading provider of value-added information services to the post-secondary and K-12 education markets. The Company designs, builds and supports some of the most successful, fully online degree, certificate/diploma and professional development programs for publicly traded for-profit institutions, community colleges, public and private universities, school districts, and state departments of education. For more information, visit www.eCollege.com.
The SMARTHINKING online academic support service is designed to allow students taking core college courses to access qualified human support and study resources from wherever they are, whenever they need help. SMARTHINKING delivers this service in real-time and asynchronously through www.smarthinking.com and the service is accessible to anyone with access to the Internet. SMARTHINKING is designed to supplement on-campus tutoring and academic assistance services and is appropriate for a diverse population of students including: on-campus, commuter, distance education, ESoL, remedial, as well as more advanced students.
Blackboard Blackboard and many of its pioneering clients are architecting an open, standards-based, networked learning environment that seamlessly integrates diverse functions of the educational enterprise. Join us to learn about how these innovations will impact learner outcomes and for the unveiling of an exciting new offering within the Blackboard e-Education Suite.
Website: www.blackboard.com
Brigham Young University Independent Study BYU Independent Study helps students ranging from remedial to accelerated students who want to make up classes, graduate on time, earn university credit, or enhance their curriculum. BYU Independent Study has over 600 courses from 7th grade to university, a certified transcript, and a quality education at an affordable price.
Website: http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/
Education Service Center, Region IV Region IV Education Service Center is a diversified education provider and leader in distance learning dedicated to excellence and service to the K-12 community. Serving more than 930,000 students and 80,000 educators, Region IV ESC is recognized for innovation and excellence in service to Texas’ students.
Website: www.esc4.net
Coast Learning Systems Coast Learning Systems, a division of Coastline Community College and a leader in distance education since 1973, combines video content, learning objectives, web activities, and print materials to create highly flexible, effective, and integrated distance learning courses. Please preview their courses at www.CoastLearning.org!
in SORS Integrated Communications inSORS provides multimedia collaboration software and services to leading companies, researchers, and governments. Our primary product, inSORS Grid (based on open-standard Access Grid), provides seamless distance collaboration with multiple video windows, full-duplex audio, and data-sharing, scaled from laptops or personal phones to conference rooms or auditoriums using existing bandwidth.
Website: www.insors.com
Tarrant County College District Tarrant County College has one of the largest distance learning programs in the state and offers a variety of credit courses through the Center for Distance Learning. Courses are offered via Instructional Television and the Internet. These distance learning courses combine on-campus sessions (orientations, seminars, and examinations) with related readings and assignments.
Website: http://dl.tccd.edu
Texas State Technical College Waco Texas State Technical College is the only state-supported technical college system in Texas. TSTC Waco offers more than 100 laboratoryintensive instructional programs. With continuous advice from industry experts and an excellent technical faculty, the curriculum is constantly updated to meet the demands of industry. TSTC Waco awarded more
associate’s degrees than any other college in Texas in engineeringrelated technologies as well as computer and information sciences. TSTC Waco also awarded more communication technology associate’s degrees than any other public college in Texas. (June 23, 2003 Community
College Week) Website: www.waco.tstc.edu
University of Houston The University of Houston offers courses and degree programs to students in the Texas Gulf Coast through distance education. Each semester UH delivers selected courses to over 3,000 students in a dozen degree programs. Distance Education offers classes to students at sites in greater Houston areas as well as courses via television, cable, videotape, and online.
Website: www.uh.edu/uhdistance
University of Texas Medical Branch The University of Texas Medical Branch, a health science center located in Galveston, includes four health professional schools, two institutes, seven hospitals and a network of clinics throughout the state. UTMB’s telemedicine program, opened in 1993, is the largest in the world and distance education is central to its academic mission.
Website: www.utmb.edu
UT TeleCampus The TeleCampus is the support center for online learning within the University of Texas System’s fifteen component campuses. Our online courses and degree programs can be completed entirely at a distance and meet the same high-quality academic standards as their onsite equivalents. The TeleCampus provides admission, registration and financial aid information, classrooms and academic resources.
Website: www.telecampus.utsystem.edu
VCON VCON manufactures and develops high-quality rich media communication solutions. VCON’s product set ranges from integrator’s codecs for custom room development to group and desktop videoconferencing systems. VCON’s solutions also include an advanced IP video PBX, an IP video bridge, and a secure instant messaging application.
Website: www.vcon.com
Wind Currents Technology Wind Currents Technology, a seven-year videophone specialty company, offers a range of H.320, H.323 and H.324 solutions for professional applications, including: business videoconferencing, distance learning, government, healthcare, judicial, military, psychiatry, and security. Flexibility, integrity, fair pricing, programs, partnerships, and personalized high service have earned Wind Currents an excellent, national reputation.
Website: www.videophoneconnection.com
WireOne Technology, Inc. Wire One Technology, Inc. is a leading videoconferencing solutions provider delivering better, faster, and more cost effective video communications solutions. We provide a comprehensive suite of video, data, and network products and services including design, project management, installation, bridging, technical assistance, training, engineering and maintenance.
Website: www.wireone.com
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