Advances in information technology are providing new tools for educators in developing cost-effective responses to the new needs of potential students. A televersity, the university of the future, uses information networks — with oneway and conferencing facilities — to deliver individualized education. It will mean increased access to a university education for many who were previously excluded because of time constraints, physical handicap or location problems, and increased educational quality through a personal programme, self-pacing, greater availability of experts and use of expensive centralized resources. The accelerating advances in knowledge transmission have become increasingly effective so that traditional processes may no longer be appropriate.
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