The Instructional Telecommunications Council, ITC, provides leadership, information and resources to expand and enhance distance learning through the effective use of technology. An affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges established in 1977, ITC represents nearly 600 institutions in the United States and Canada, and is leader in advancing distance education . ITC is constantly working to raise awareness about the benefits of distance learning, instructional telecommunications, and future needs and possibilities. ITC tracks federal legislation that will affect distance learning, conducts annual professional development meetings, supports research, and provides a forum for members to share expertise and materials.
Members use a vast array of ever-changing technologies for distance learning.
They often combine different systems according to students' needs. ITC s list serv relays regular timely bulletins on distance learning to members. Past issues are available on the member's-only section of the ITC Web site. Participation in ITC's Professional Development Audioconference Series Call in to a phone bridge from your office to participate in these free monthly professional development presentations on timely, hot topics from distance learning experts. Grants Information ITC will regularly inform you about grant opportunities that could provide the funding to build or expand your distance learning program.