History of Distance Learning

Evolution of Distance Education

Period: Jan 1, 1728 to Dec 31, 1991

First Documented Correspondence Course Established (Shorthand)

Mar 20, 1728

First Adult Education Radio Broadcast, KYW in Chicago

Nov 11, 1924

First Instructional Television Broadcast, University of Iowa

Aug 1, 1932

First video course materials used by universities for independent study

Aug 20, 1991