She traveled to Paris in October to accept the award on behalf of Pacific Bell. When she first received the notification, she thought it might be an Internet hoax. Officially known as Le Prix Argos Denis Diderot , the prize recognizes sites for their educational and cultural value, content diversity, and design excellence. The Explorer's content was developed by a Pacific Bell team working in conjunction with various educators including those at San Diego State University. These teams are working to create ongoing Internet and videoconferencing applications for K-12 schools, community colleges and public libraries.
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