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Telecommunications Transformation

Telecommunications Transformation DIRECTIONS FOR Te I ec o m m u n i ca ti o ns Transformation ing. The new information tech- Americans have typically ual’s sense of community. In their change within children’s educa- nology takes the strengths of pro- greeted new technologies with a advertising, the telephone compa- tion, has led the way in both grammed learning and expands mixture of awe, trepidation, resis- nies stressed the business uses of expanding the definition of edu- tance, fear, and enthusiasm. As the telephone, resisting attempts cation and embracing technology. them to include the possibility for collaboration with other students; in the past, today’s writers wax to market it to emphasize what What then, can we say about greater contact with the teacher or eloquently about the potential of Fischer calls the “sociability” the educational (and other) group leader; and the potential at technology to bring about a revo- factor. Fischer concludes that the potential of the computer, partic- least for more in-depth discussion lution in social relations. Reiterat- telephone deepened local connec- ularly as it applies to literacy? of issues. ing the claim made about almost tions and maintained prezxisting While there can be little doubt every new innovation http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Adult Learning SAGE

Telecommunications Transformation

Rose, Amy D.
Adult Learning , Volume 8 (1): 19 – Sep 1, 1996
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© 1996 American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
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1045-1595
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2162-4070
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10.1177/104515959600800102
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DIRECTIONS FOR Te I ec o m m u n i ca ti o ns Transformation ing. The new information tech- Americans have typically ual’s sense of community. In their change within children’s educa- nology takes the strengths of pro- greeted new technologies with a advertising, the telephone compa- tion, has led the way in both grammed learning and expands mixture of awe, trepidation, resis- nies stressed the business uses of expanding the definition of edu- tance, fear, and enthusiasm. As the telephone, resisting attempts cation and embracing technology. them to include the possibility for collaboration with other students; in the past, today’s writers wax to market it to emphasize what What then, can we say about greater contact with the teacher or eloquently about the potential of Fischer calls the “sociability” the educational (and other) group leader; and the potential at technology to bring about a revo- factor. Fischer concludes that the potential of the computer, partic- least for more in-depth discussion lution in social relations. Reiterat- telephone deepened local connec- ularly as it applies to literacy? of issues. ing the claim made about almost tions and maintained prezxisting While there can be little doubt every new innovation

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Published: Sep 1, 1996

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