Conceptual Integrity Segmented skills or knowledge are emphasized without conceptual connections. Conceptual integrity is considered important, but analysis of key understandings is usually limited. Authentic Tasks Design of the software determines whether work reflects real-world problems and resources. Printed resources convey established knowledge. Connectivity Limited to electronic print.
Information is transferred via exchanges of portable diskettes.
Electronic print with some limited multimedia and networking capacity. Information transfer largely limited to connectivity tied to a hard drive in a building. Multimedia and global telecommunications network infrastructure enables unlimited information transfer and online collaboration. Learning Access Few opportunities exist to take online courses. Distance education is lecture driven.