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The Learning Links Consortium is a steering group for the project made up of partner organizations from the educational and business community. In addition to the College of Education of the University of Nevada, Reno, the following are members of the Learning Links Consortium:

SBC Nevada Bell. SBC Nevada Bell is the telephone service provider for the state. Nevada Bell is especially committed to establishing and supporting the Nevada Bell Student-to-Student Learning Network, a method for future teachers to interact with rural students in on-line formats.

Nevada Public Broadcasting Service. KNPB, Channel 5, is the public television service for northern Nevada and surrounding areas. The station is committed to education in the schools and in the community.

The Nevada Department of Education. The Nevada Department of Education, presided over by the Nevada State Board of Education, has administrative and regulatory responsibilities for public education in the state.

Washoe County School District (WCSD). Washoe County School District is the second largest school district in Nevada. It serves the Reno/Sparks and Lake Tahoe region and enrolls nearly 53,000 students in 83 schools. Experienced teachers from WCSD serve as master teachers and their classrooms will be field sites where future teachers use technology with children.

The Northeast Nevada Technology Consortium (NNTC). This consortium consists of five countywide school districts: Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, and White Pine. The consortium is funded through the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund, with a primary focus is on in-service education. Experienced teachers from these districts serve as master teachers and their classrooms will be remote field sites for future teachers to have on-line experiences with children.

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC). Truckee Meadows Community College is part of the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN). It offers a range of programs in occupational and technical education, liberal arts, and education. TMCC plays a key role in offering courses in computer maintenance and trouble shooting for prospective teachers.

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