Mark L. Miller, Ph.D. founded The Miller Institute (d.b.a., learningtech.org), incorporating it as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in March 2000. He continues to serve as both its lead technical contributor and CEO. The mission of the organization is to help "children of all ages" use technology more effectively for learning. Learningtech.org has already helped schools throughout the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas, with projects ranging from Classroom Technology Officers to Build-a-Computer to Program-a-Robot to Miracle at Bayshore: Are we on the Internet yet, Mr. Peck? Services include: technology plan preparation; network design; grant preparation assistance; E-rate applications; server and router configuration and administration; data wiring installation; laboratory setups; workstation cloning; technology impact assessments; purchase recommendations; web hosting; workshops for students; and staff development for teachers. Institute staff members have contributed to the efforts of Smart Valley (Net Day and PC Day), Challenge 2000, Wired for Good, and the Center for Excellence in Non-profits. The Institute works closely with K-14 schools and other non-profits on all aspects of technology planning and implementation.

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