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The Phonographic Institute of Cincinnati developed a stenographic shorthand correspondence course. Using the postal system, participants would receive a certificate upon successful completion of coursework. -
Formed in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this was created to educate mine workers about workplace safety. It became the International Correspondence Schools after the addition of safety courses for railroad and iron workers. -
This program is credited for being the first to offer college-level distance education courses. Assignments and lessons were sent and received through the mail. -
These licenses allowed for educational programming to be aired. Instructors could also broadcast lessons on the radio. -
The University of Iowa becomes the first college to broadcast classes on the television. -
This University of Wisconsin report identified, categorized, and systemized distance learning systems. The goal was to provide guidance on packaging multimedia instructional materials for learners. -
Using the AIM project as a guideline, the Open University was founded. This British school is considered a model of distance learning in higher education. -
Using the television to broadcast all courses, Coastline Community College became the first college to operate without a campus. -
The state of Alaska developed this distance education program for those in remote villages. They used satellites for transmission, allowing the villagers to receive 6 hours of instructional education daily. -
Offering 5 BA and 24 master's degrees, this Colorado University became the first fully-online university to be accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.