communications technology

in higher education

April 30. May 1 and 2, 1986
Moncton, N.B.

technologie des communications
et éducation supérieure

30 avril, 1 et 2 mai 1986
Moncton, N.-B.

 

CALL FOR PAPERS

Over a century has passed since telephony became a working
reality; it is a half-century since the technology of
television produced acceptable pictures. More than a
generation has gone by since the beginning of the computer
revolution. Fifteen years ago the micro-circuit revolution
began and shows little desire to abate.

The world of business, the military, the service industries and
a vast majority of government operations have adopted these
technologies to their own ends for communications
effectiveness, economy and growth. Post-secondary education
appears to stand almost alone as the exception to that
widespread acceptance, apart from computer centers, science
laboratories, and a few continuing education departments which
specialize in mediated distance education.

Is this a mistaken impression? If so, where and what are the
examples that prove the postulate incorrect? What are the
reasons for this reluctance to communicate electronically? How
is the current situation changing?

Five years ago the Maritime Provinces Higher Education
Commission sponsored a symposium entitled "Telematics and
Higher Education" for Executive Heads and Vice-Presidents of
regional post-secondary institutions. The newest technology
was presented, benefits and drawbacks were discussed,
applications were demonstrated.

I believe now is an appropriate time for a second look at this
entire topic, to review what has and has not happened in the
interim and to plan the way ahead for the 1990's.

Education permanente, Centre universitaire de Moncton, Moncton, N.-B. ELA 3E9

en collaboration avec / in collaboration with
BUREAU DES COMMUNICATIONS EN EDUCATION — L’ASSOCIATION DES UNIVERSITES DE L'ATLANTIQUE
OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS — ASSOCIATION OF ATLANTIC UNIVERSITIES