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TELENET 2 is a Kansas statewide educational videoconference network. TELENET 2 links up to 20 sites simultaneously making it possible for people to electronically attend university courses, seminars, trainings, workshops, meetings, etc. There are 25 established TELENET 2 sites in Kansas and other location throughout the state, nation and the world are possible. The educational network is used for a variety of programming. Kansas State University regularly offers upper division and graduate courses on TELENET 2 for educators, nurses, librarians, counselors, dietitians, and others. The University of Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) provides statewide in-service training. Other organizations have offered health training, legislative updates, job training, and administrative meetings via TELENET 2. Although TELENET 2 was primarily built to bring educational opportunities to Kansans, its capabilities extend beyond the State linking national and international sites. Any videoconferencing system with H.320 or H.323 compatibility can link to the network. Three universities linked via TELENET 2 to team teach an electrical engineering course with teachers in two states and students in three. Guest speakers in Montana, Texas, and Virginia have presented to students in Kansas via TELENET 2. Internationally, individuals at TELENET 2 sites have linked with France, Norway, Russia, Uruguay, and Brazil. Logistical and administrative services are provided by the Kansas Regents Network staff located on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, Kansas. |
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