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Elementary School Technology Experimentation
Who: Stanford University Psychology Professors, Patrick Suppes and Richard C. Atkinson Significance: They experimented with the students of Elementary Schools in East Palo Alto, California. The professors used computers to teach students core subjects, with an emphasis on math and english. What happened?: Stanford's Education Program for Gifted Youth was a byproduct of these tests. -
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Introduction to System-Based Learning
Where: Urbana Campus, University of Illinois Significance: A classroom was introduced with system-based learning. Students could use computer terminals to access informational resources on a particular course while listening to the lectures that were previously recorded. What else?: PLATO was introduced as a time-sharing system. -
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Computers in Community College!
Who: Bernard Luskin Significance: Installed the first computer at the community college level for instruction. Inspiration: Patrick Suppes and Richard T. Atkinson's research -
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Distiction Between E-learning and CSCL
E-learning systems: At the early stage often strived tor the ultimate transferring of knowledge. Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL): Encourages the sharing and development of knowledge. Distinction: Transfer of Knowledge vs. Development and synthesis of knowledge. -
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Development of E-learning Courses
Who: Murray Turoff and Starr Roxanne Hiltz Where: New Jersey Institute of Technology Significance: Computer-based learning shaped e-learning courses developed. Significant Impact on: E-learning Classes at University of Guelph, Canada -
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"College Without Walls"
Who: Bernard Luskin Where: Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, California,USA Significance: Introduction of KOCE-TV as a virtual means of connectivity. This produced the idea of "College Without Walls," as possibilites were opened, -
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University Library Opportunity
Significance: College Libraries had upgraded technology for students. Students could access course content within their systems. The opportunities became more impressive in terms of accessibility. -
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How Much is Higher Education Linked to Technology?
Who: Cassandra B. Whyte Significance: Provided research on the link between higher education and technology resources. Her research proved the imperative implementation of CSCL. Additionally, she outlined the need for less spacious, highly portable devices. This would revolutionize education as a whole. -
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Web CT
Where: Open University, Britian and the University of British Columbia Significance: Development of Web CT (modern-day Blackboard Inc.) This breakthrough achievement paved the way for the revolution of internet-usage for education. The implementation of web-based training, long-distance learning and online discussion between students could be achieved. -
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World Wide Web Proposal
Who: Tim Berners-Lee Significance: Proposed the idea of the World Wide Web: the idea that with one web browser, one can have access to web pages contatining multimedia. Additionally, one can navigate between pages by means of hyperlinks. -
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World Wide Web Confirmed
Who: Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau Significance: Cailliau proposed the use of hypertext to successfully provide a link to access information. In December, Berners-Lee would complete the first Website. This would completely change the face of communication and education futhermore. -
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William Graziadei's Ideals
Who: William Graziadei Significance: He introduced an online computer-delivered lecture, tutorial and assessment project by use of electronic mail. This led to the founding of the first online high school in 1994. Graziadei then outlined the methods behind evaluating products and developing technology-based courses. The strenghts behind this lay within its affordability and a high probability of long-term cost-effectiveness. -
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CALCampus
CALCamous-About Significance: This year marked the introduction of its first online curriculum; this marked Internet becoming more accessible through major telecommunications networks. -
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Learning Networks
Who: Linda Harasim, Professor of Communication, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia Significance: Using her Ph.D. in educational theory, she put heavy emphasis on the implementation of learning networks. -
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Virtual Education Programs
Who: The National Center for Education Statistics What: They estimated that the number of K-12 students enrolled in online distance learning programs increased by 65 percent from 2002 to 2005. Significance: The desirability of Virtual Education is starting to take hold at the early education level. -
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Educational Improvements Regarding E-learning
Who: The Council of Europe What: They passed a statement endorsing e-learning's potential to improve education across the EU.
Significance: National recognition of the future-implementation has been acknowledged.