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History of Digital Technology & Education

By marykcedano

  • Paved highways & Railways

    Paved highways & Railways
    According to Bates and Poole (2003) the event of paved highways and railways was the beginning of when correspondence school was able to develop. The development of correspondance schools allowed further development various communication methods, which have been integreated into the development of higher education. Bates, A. W., & Poole, G. (2003). Effective teaching with technology in higher education: Foundations for success. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

  • First Educational Radio Program

    First Educational Radio Program
    According to Bates (1984) as cited by Bates and Poole (2003) the first educational radio program took place in the mid 1920's.

  • First Educational Television Program

    First Educational Television Program
    According to Bates (1984) as cited by Bates and Poole (2003) the first educational television program took place in the mid 1950's.

  • Audio Conferencing

    Audio Conferencing
    According to Bates (1984) as cited by Bates and Poole (2003) audio conferencing for educational purposes started taking place in the mid 1970's.

  • First Applied Computer Technology

    First Applied Computer Technology
    According to Bates (1984) as cited by Bates and Poole (2003) the first use of computer technology towards educational purposes took place in the late 1970's/

  • First Internet Based Courses

    First Internet Based Courses
    According to Bates (1984) as cited by Bates and Poole (2003) the first internet based courses took place in the mid 1980's.