Broadband Instructional Modules Available

The Information Use Management and Policy Instituteat the College of Communication and Information, the Florida State University has made available a number of instructional modules and resources related to broadband telecommunication deployment and use:

• Tutorial 1:  Importance of Broadband
• Tutorial 2:  Community-Based Broadband Planning
• Glossary of Broadband Related Terms
• Resources and Links to Other Broadband Information

These instructional modules and tools are available at:  http://tutorials.ii.fsu.edu/

Charles R. McClure, PhD, Information Institute Director, cmcclure@lis.fsu.edu stated that these resources are intended to assist individuals and community anchor institutions to better access, deploy, and use high-speed broadband resources.  A better understanding of the importance, use, and applications of broadband, as well as a community-based broadband planning process also can assist in better access to and use of educational, business, health, e-government, employment, economic development, and other broadband applications.