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The Kennisnet Foundation Creates Knowledge Network for Virtual Learning Across the Netherlands

Overview High school students dissect frogs without the smell of formaldehyde; workers in remote towns acquire new job skills at the local library; retirees rediscover the joys of learning from the comfort of home; and students of all ages enjoy high-speed access to the Internet from the safety and security of their classrooms. These, and many more benefits, are the result of Kennisnet or Knowledge Network-the Netherlands' new education domain powered by Cisco technology. Kennisnet offers broadband Internet access to more than 11,000 schools and cultural institutions across the country, providing connectivity to more than 2.5 million Dutch citizens.

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Publisher	Cisco	File Format	HTML
Date Published	July 2004	Downloads	7
Format	Case Studies
Topics	ISPs, Learning Management Systems

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