Learning

History of Online Learning

By ShawnDellMayes

  • Classes by Mail

    Classes by Mail
    Distance learning courses that were sent through the mail.

  • Classes by Radio

    Classes by Radio
    Penn State begins to offer classes on the radio.

  • Classes by Phone

    Classes by Phone
    University of Wisconsin begins to offer classes by phone.

  • Internet

    Internet
    The internet (ARPANET) is created by the Department of Defense.

  • First Virtual Campus

    First Virtual Campus
    Coastline Community College is the first virtual campus. Offers a degree entirely through telecommuting courses.

  • Online Graduate Program

    Online Graduate Program
    The first accredited online graduate program is offered by Nova Southeastern University.

  • World Wide Web

    World Wide Web
    The World Wide Web (WWW) opens to the public, allowing for internet use and online education as we know them today.

  • Early Learning Management Systems

    Early Learning Management Systems
    Blackboard Course Management software launches.
    The Interactive Learning Network is created and used by multiple schools as an early (LMS).

  • Online Enrollment Builds

    Online Enrollment Builds
    More than 5.5 million students around the world enrolled in at least one online college course.

  • First Online-Only University

    First Online-Only University
    University of Florida–Online launches, becoming the first online-only public university.

  • Most Institutions offer Online Program

    Most Institutions offer Online Program
    98% of public universities and colleges offer some form of online program.