In providing the first complete mechanization of an ancient hand… — “The New Media and the New Education”, in The Basilian Teacher, December 1961, p 94, Portions originally published as “Grammars for the Newer Media.” In Communication in General Education: College Composition and Communication, (1960)

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In providing the first complete mechanization of an ancient handicraft, print created an explosion in learning in the sixteenth century. But the technology by which the mechanization of writing was achieved also invaded every phase of teaching and learning during the past five hundred years.

“The New Media and the New Education”, in The Basilian Teacher, December 1961, p 94, Portions originally published as “Grammars for the Newer Media.” In Communication in General Education: College Composition and Communication, (1960)

Quote #1679

Year: 1961

Chapter: Education