Episode 19 - PLATO Part 1: A Revolution in Teaching
Advent of Computing
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From Mechanical Devices to Computerized Education: The Birth of PLATO
This chapter explores the history and technological development of the PLATO teaching machine, from its mechanical origins to its early computer implementations at the University of Illinois. It emphasizes the challenges faced and the innovations introduced by key figures that enabled PLATO to become a pioneering multi-user educational system.
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