US/ND-2: Re: leverage vs. equity
Re: leverage vs. equity
Jan Bolluyt (jbolluyt@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us)
Thu, 05 Sep 1996 00:31:18 -0500
Bob's question concerning building infrastructure is critical.
Ultimately, the universal service has to affect student and patron learning.
Claims of Internet service have ranged from one machine on a 2400 baud modem
to every machine in school on a T1 or better line with a fiber optics
intranet. And Internet is just one facet of technology for libraries and
schools.
Yes, the costs of the infrastructure must be addressed in order to improve
learning. Finding qualified people to design, install and maintain that
equipment is another need and cost that must be handled.
Internet boxes, satellite transfer, off-peak downloading, and other
technologies will help defray some costs, but not enough.