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.