Evolution of Communication Technology: Implications for Remote-Site Training inthe Navy

摘要

The overall objective of the project is to find more cost effective ways to trainpersonnel who are geographically remote from instructional resources. Three surveys were conducted and, based on the findings, conceptual designs of Navy remote-site training systems were developed. By extrapolating from developments in communication technology, it is possible to envision a workstation of the future that integrates a computer, high-definition television display, facsimile machine, telephone, and other communication devices and that allows interactive two-way communication. The same developments in communication technology that make advanced multimedia workstations possible open up new possibilities for videoteletraining. Such classrooms will supplant a significant percentage of present day 'live' classrooms and will be used by groups of people for the same purposes as live classrooms. The widespread use of videoteletraining has significant implications for the future mission and organization of the Navy training establishment. (RH)