Evolution of Online Learning

By mjkh84

  • First Distance Learning

    First Distance Learning
    The world's first distance learning is established in Boston with lessons sent by mail.

  • Shorthand Writing

    Shorthand Writing
    Shorthand writing is taught by correspondence in Great Britain

  • Penn State

    Penn State
    Penn State begins offering courses over the radio.

  • Radio Broadcasting

    Radio Broadcasting
    200+ colleges have been granted radio broadcasting licenses.

  • Telephone Lessons

    Telephone Lessons
    The first telephone based education system is offered by the University of Wisconsin.

  • TV Lessons

    TV Lessons
    Stanford University founds a network providing instruction to engineering students.

  • The Internet

    The Internet
    The Internet is created by the Department of Defense.

  • University of Phoenix

    University of Phoenix
    The University of Phoenix is established to give working adults flexible education options.

  • CALC

    CALC
    The Computer Assisted Learning Center is established for adults.

  • PH.D. Program

    PH.D. Program
    The Electronic University Network offers the world's first online PH.D.

  • Online Curriculum

    Online Curriculum
    CalCampus established the first completely online curriculum.

  • Blackboard / eCollege

    Blackboard / eCollege
    Blackboard and eCollege are released to online learning students.

  • Online Classes

    Online Classes
    81% of colleges offer at least one class.

  • Millions of Students

    Millions of Students
    5.5 million students are taking at least one online class.

  • Online Courses

    Online Courses
    98% of public colleges offer online courses.