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"A consortium of individuals, institutions and organizations committed to quality online education Online Learning Report Learn what Chief Academic Officers in US Higher Education have to say about online learning. Staying The Course - Online Education in the United States, 2008 is now available as a free download The Sloan Consortium is an institutional and professional leadership organization dedicated to integrating online education into the mainstream of higher education, helping institutions and individual educators improve the quality, scale, and breadth of online education. Membership in the Sloan Consortium provides knowledge, practice, community, and direction for educators. Originally funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Sloan-C is now a non-profit, member sustained organization. Join with Sloan-C to lead higher education in meeting social needs for affordable access, quality innovations, and teaching and learning excellence."

"The New Media Consortium (NMC) is an international not-for-profit consortium of learning-focused organizations dedicated to the exploration and use of new media and new technologies. Its hundreds of member institutions constitute an elite list of the most highly regarded colleges and universities in the world, as well as leading museums, key research centers, and some of the world's most forward-thinking companies. For more than 15 years, the consortium and its members have dedicated themselves to exploring and developing potential applications of emerging technologies for learning, research, and creative inquiry. The consortium's Horizon Reports are regarded worldwide as the most timely and authoritative sources of information on new and emerging technologies available to education anywhere."

"Founded in 1992, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is the premier professional association for school district technology leaders. CoSN is committed to providing the leadership, community and advocacy tools essential for the success of these leaders. Mission: Empowering K-12 school district technology leaders to use technology strategically to improve teaching and learning"

"The Digital Directors Guild is an open consortium for educators exploring applications of Digital Moviemaking in the K-16 classroom. The community is open, welcoming, and continually evolving. Thee DDGuild is a place for "people engaged in kindred pursuits" to share stories, resources, tips, ideas, challenges and successes. The DD Guild also provides an opportunity for members to showcase their own and student work. We welcome any K-16 teacher or interested educator to join in the exploration of this powerful opportunity in education!"

"As a consortium of major Ph.D.-granting academic institutions, Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) cultivates collaborative partnerships that enhance the scientific research and education enterprise of our nation."