I-CAN Provides Technology for Intel's SODA Winners

N.C. software company offers its Online Learning Community Platform to six
schools recognized nationally for innovative math and science programs

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Internet
Community Action Network (I-CAN), an industry leader in providing its 21st
century Online Learning Community Platform for school and business
communities, today announced it will provide its innovative technology to six
schools recognized during Intel Corporation's Schools of Distinction Awards
(SODA) in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 15.

"Empowering our students through technology is the key for scaling our ability
to differentiate learning and develop 21st century learners and professionals.
Using the Internet to connect our teachers and students to relevant knowledge
through a platform providing content, e-mentors and communication and
collaboration tools is the next step," said Jon Beard, CEO for I-CAN. "It is
critical for U.S. schools to invest in math and science education, and the
schools recognized this year will open doors to unprecedented opportunities
for their students. I-CAN is proud to be part of such a prestigious award
program and to provide our solution to help students reach their fullest
potential."

I-CAN is a dynamic platform that creates a customized, private-learning
community that brings together Web 2.0/3.0 technologies that allow learners to
collaborate with mentors and career professionals and to share information in
an easy, safe, and efficient way. The I-CAN solution integrates learning
resources, Web conferencing, digital collaboration (wiki technology) and links
students with vital career information. Educational communities deploying
I-CAN create a positive learning environment for students to research
interests, connect with industry professionals, and prepare for careers
regardless of geography or economic limitations.

Intel's SODA program annually honors U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st
century teaching and learning environments that promote excellence in math and
science. Intel received more than 700 applications this year, and from those,
selected six winners (one elementary, middle, and high school in each of two
categories).

For more information on the Intel Schools of Distinction Awards and to see a
list of this year's winning schools, please visit
www.intel.com/education/schoolsofdistinction.

About I-CAN
I-CAN's platform provides a learning community solution that stacks emerging
technologies into a single customizable platform to meet the unique
requirements of enterprise, education and government related communities.
I-CAN was developed to motivate and inspire individuals in communities to
improve personal and economic growth to the benefit of the entire community.
Visit www.ican-network.com.

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Noah Garrett, +1-252-423-1277 (mobile), +1-843-793-2512 (Office),
noah@thinkngc.com, for I-CAN