Integration in this context means an entity that will bring together all of the vendors, providers, and partners, enable them to work together, and keep an eye on the big picture. The best analogy for an integrator is a general contractor who manages the subcontractors who provide the different pieces of the project. The integrator would also assure interoperability, upgradeability, and quality. Central and distributed Storage and cataloging systems for multimedia educational objects - anything that is not a person or place that enhances learning. Such objects can be courseware, courses, modules, web sites, presentations, evaluation mechanisms, pictures, graphics, video, audio, ebooks, etc.
Educational objects can be mixed, matched, exchanged and sold.
A network architecture design that allows for equitable delivery of desired quality of service to all citizens in the state of Iowa. This initiative will utilize the Iowa Communications Network and private telecommunications providers, assess current network capacity and assist with upgrades. There will be video, voice, data, document, or virtual reality interaction using multimedia conferencing standards. Tools for tracking, testing, registering, managing, authoring, and cataloging online educational offerings incorporating collaborative technologies for communication between learners, instructors, and experts. Purchase, customize , transcribe, broker, and license digital and analog educational objects for use, storage, searchability, and distribution.