In fact, Dorgan says, there is concentration in more than one industry, and this merger is in response to others that came before. A strong antitrust force in the Justice Department will help dampen the merger fervor, he says. Dorgan expects broadband services will grow quickly, especially in population centers, but he also wants the buildup to be universal. Something must be done outside the market system to spread broadband to less-populated areas, he says, suggesting a broadband Rural Electrification Administration program. Dorgan intends to introduce a bill creating such a program, administered by the Public Utilities Service and offering low-iterest loans.
Teachers often spend many hours at home each night, trying to create computerized lessons.
Many, however, avoid the the challenge altogether, lacking the knowledge or patience to successfully carry out the projects. While formal training is offered in some schools, along with access to technology specialists, the training is often not extensive enough. In addition, the specialists are often shared between numerous schools.