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How can broadband help me learn?
Broadband opens up a whole new world; a world of interactivity, entertainment, and productivity. Take some time to explore the sites below.
News
Many news sites are now offering content rich sections that include audio, video, interactive games, surveys, and more. While some of the more basic content will work with dial-up, to gain the full benefit from these offerings requires broadband.
» MSNBC News
» CNN
» ABC News and ABC News On Demand
» The Boston Globe
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References
Once upon a time every household had a set of encyclopedias and that's how research was done. These days with just the click of the mouse you can experience the Amazon, swim with the dolphins, visit ancient Egypt, or look up that obscure fact that's been driving you crazy.
» Encyclopedia Britannica
» Microsoft Encarta
» Dictionary.com
» Discovery.com
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Education
Broadband has created a new educational environment that is enabling people around the world access to education once out of their reach. More and more colleges and universities are offering online courses and distance learning degrees. Many grade schools are even using the Internet to communicate more efficiently with students, colligues, and parents, and to post homework assignments and grades.
» K12
» University of Pheonix
» Dartmouth College
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Search Engines and Directories
The beauty of the Internet is that practically anything that is known can be found, and found faster, with broadband. To find that obscure fact you need, or to browse for obscure facts to impress your friends, try some of these search engines and directories.
» Google
» Yahoo
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Product Research
Before you buy make sure you are an informed buyer by researching products and reading reviews.
» CNET
» Consumer Reports
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What web sites, products, and services do you use for educational and learning purposes? Would they work better on broadband? Let us know...
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* FINOWEN has no affiliation with any of the sites listed and has no ability to control, monitor, or censor the content on them.
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