Today's distance learning technology offers a vast array of applications for education, government and business. As part of Wisconsin?s statewide BadgerNet System, approximately 40 distance education networks provide technologies for two-way audio and video communication between multiple locations in real time. These networks serve K-12 schools and districts, CESAs, technical colleges, private colleges, the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Government, local communities as well as citizens statewide. Programming on BadgerNet includes K-16 course sharing, professional development, meetings of educators from around the state, and ?virtual field trips? to destinations across the nation and throughout the world. Most BadgerNet classrooms also provide Internet access and applications, phone/fax connections, document camera and a variety of multimedia tools for instruction and presentation.

Distance Education at CESA 6
CESA 6 is home to a fully equipped distance education studio at the main office in Oshkosh. This room is fully wired for internet connectivity and provides a great venue for meetings and workshops of 15 of less. To schedule a meeting in the BadgerNet room please contact Paula Walser, pwalser@cesa6.k12.wi.us or 920-236-0541.

CESA 6 also maintains a compressed video solution to connect to non-BadgerNet sites or businesses. The compressed video unit also allows video conferencing capabilities using internet protocol. If you are interested in scheduling a conference using the compressed video unit please contact Tammy Biever, tbiever@cesa6.k12.wi.us or 920-236-0557.

Distance Education Networks
CESA 6 provides network leadership and coordination for two distance education networks comprising a total of 15 school districts and institutes of higher education. 

FACET
The Fond du Lac Area Consortium of Educational Telecommunications is a network of 13 members comprised of:

• CESA 6
• Marian College
• Moraine Park Technical College
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
• Berlin Area School District
• Waupun Area School District
• School District of Green Lake
• Markesan District Schools
• School District of North Fond du Lac
• School District of Oakfield
• School District of Ripon
• School District of Rosendale/Brandon
• Dodgeland School District 
  
  Help Desk and Technical Support
  
  CESA 6 provides technical support many DADE and FACET member districts. In the event of equipment malfunction or network difficulties please contact the CESA 6 Help Desk. Help desk service is available from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.  The toll free help desk number is:
  1-800-596-7690 ext. 533
  After hours:  920-420-8517
   
  You will be connected with a CESA 6 technology consultant who will assist you over the phone or dispatch your problem to a service technician for further management. You will be kept updated on the problem resolution or necessity for onsite service or repair.