Initially, LTNet was conceived to be a simple, Internet-based clearinghouse of information on the ever-expanding role of computers and the Internet in education. Assuming a more active role in the bilateral partnership, LTNet's staff reformulated the design to ensure a more active role in the bilateral partnership and to enable the interactive exchange of information and experiences about using these technologies between educators in both countries. What evolved was dynamic, genuine, active input from both partners and collaborative activities between US and Brazilian educators. As the following examples demonstrate, the breadth and depth of possibilities offered via LTNet are limited only by the creativity of those who use this resource.

Equity among partners is reflected in the dialogues, collaborations, and exchanges that characterize the acquisition and sharing of information. Bilingual in Portuguese and English, LTNet's web site (http://www.ltnet.org) provides Brazilian educators with ready access to US experiences in computer-assisted learning and US teachers and researchers with new, exciting experiences and data on Brazil's bold effort. With access to LTNet's Virtual Library, users can locate reports, case studies, and other computer links on educational technology.

While the Virtual Library is proving to be a useful resource; it is LTNet's interactive communication tools that offer the most exciting avenues for exchange. Teacher experiences are presented in different places on the web site, and discussion fora, listservs, and text and voice chat rooms are available for visitors to use. LTNet consistently strives to encourage and enable networking, sharing, learning, collaborating, partnering, resource accessibility, and cross-cultural understanding.