I am writing an autobiography, mainly for my family, but it does cover some key moments in the development of open and online learning. I thought I would share these as there seems to be a growing interest in the history of educational technology.
Note that these posts are NOT meant to be deeply researched historical accounts, but how I saw and encountered developments in my personal life. If you were around at the time of these developments and would like to offer comments or a different view, please use the comment box at the end of each post. (There is already a conversation track on my LinkedIn site).
Brazil is the world’s fifth largest country by area, with many far-flung and sometimes isolated cities, huge rural areas, and a rapidly growing population that results in demand for university places exceeding supply: perfect conditions for distance education. It is no surprise then that Brazil has a long history of distance education.
In 2004, I was delighted to be invited by Dr. Fred Litto, President of The Brazilian Association for Distance Education (ABED), to give presentations in Manaus, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo over an eight-day period. I was able to co-ordinate this with a previously arranged visit to UTEM in Chile, so my wife Pat and I flew…
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