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Distance
Education Technologies
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Table One - Distance Learning Technologies
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1st
Generation
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2nd
Generation
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3rd
Generation
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4th
Generation
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| Primary Feature | Predominately one technology | Multiple technologies without computers | Multiple technologies including computers & computer networking | Multiple technologies including the beginning of high-bandwidth |
| Timeframe | 1850s to 1960 | 1960-1985 | 1985 to 1995 | 1995 to 2005? |
| Media |
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Electronic
mail, chat sessions, and bulletin boards using computers and computer
networks· Computer programs & resources packaged on disks,
CDs, and the Internet· Audioconferencing· Seminar
& large-room videoconferencing via terrestrial, satellite, cable,
and phone technologies |
Electronic mail,
chat sessions, and bulletin boards using computers and computer
networks plus high-bandwidth transmission for individualized, customized,
and live video interactive learning experiences. Computer programs
& resources packaged on disks, CDs, and the Internet. Audioconferencing,
Desktop videoconferencing via satellite, cable, and phone technologies |
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