Technology

This section will focus on technologies that are related to distance education. It is a work in progress - please revisit often for updates... sign up for our newsletter to be notified. The first phase will be additions of videos (that already exist on YouTube) with more original content to be added later. Enjoy!

Late 1700's - Mail coach post system - this system was a precursor to the Penny Black... this video ends up as and advertisement to this gentleman's web site, but may be of interest.

1840 - The Penny Black postage stamp enabled common people to send letters and materials at an affordable cost. See this Google analytics timeline search.

The videos below show some background on the original stamp and also some background on the stamp design and production process - and the penny postage system. Interesting film from 1934 after some shots of the Penny Black in the first short film ...

Radio

Television

Satellites

Internet / World Wide Web

Mobile Phones and Handheld

Virtual Worlds

Content Management Systems