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People communicated orally by sharing stories and information that could be passed on from person to person.
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Printing press invented in the 15th century, expanding access to written communication.
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Educators began using Blackboards and Chalkboards to share information with all students in the classroom.
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With the creation of the US Postal Service, correspondence education became an opportunity for students and faculty to communicate, and provide students located far from traditional universities with educational opportunities.
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The United States Postal Services is created to connect people across the country via written communication.
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The military used projectors to communicate information to train soldiers in Word War II. This is another example of how a technology can be used to communicate the same information to multiple learners at one time.
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Audio Conferencing via telephone connects people from multiple locations.
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Users can now communicate face-to-face using video conferencing.
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The Internet connects people virtually, allowing people to communicate with each other without the delays associated with sending communication via the US Mail.
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Learning management systems, such as Blackboard, allow users to connect with others in a educational setting. Discussion forums allow students to post ideas, assignments, and learn from their peers and instructor.
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The future of communication and technology includes more synchronous communication opportunities for students and faculty through blending learning and physical spaces supported by technology.
