Online education

The Evolution of Technology in Education

  • Harvard University-First higher education college in America

    Harvard University-First higher education college in America
    http://www.harvard.edu/historical-facts' >Harvard University Established</a>
    Harvard University established as first known higher education institution in America. Harvard continues to lead in trends in technology.
  • First Blackboard in Philadelphia

    First Blackboard in Philadelphia
    Evolving Classroom Teacher-Centered
    The introduction of the blackboard put the teacher in the front of the run and learning is Teacher-Centered.
  • Radio in Education

    Radio in Education
    Radio in Classroom
    Radio broadcasts were used to give instruction for the first time in New York City.
  • PLATO Computer Assisted Learning

    PLATO Computer Assisted Learning
    PLATO )Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) is created in 1960 by Uniersity of Illinois, and offered computer based learning at the elementary to university levels. It used online messaging forums and online testing. This led the way to the modern day Internet
  • International Society for Technology in Education

    International Society for Technology in Education
    ISTE organized many professionals in order to advance technology in education offering webinars, online courses, and support for professional development.
  • CALCampus First Online Tutoring

    CALCampus First Online Tutoring
    Online tutoring was made possible with CALCampus with a focus on higher education, career development. CALCampus has grown into a fully accredited institution which offers individual, high school, college and TESOL academics.
  • Virtual Learning Project

    The Manhattan Project, developed by Steven Narmontas, allowed teachers to put their files online so that students could access them. This made the way for interactive learning systems.
  • Integrated Management Systems

    Integrated Management Systems
    Moodle is an all in one learning system built for global learning using a constructivist pedagogy.
  • Free and Open Education

    Many online courses are offered through HarvardX and started a new trend for Open and Free online higher education