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The world's first distance learning course is established in Boston, with lessons sent by mail
In 1728 the world’s first distance learning course was established in Boston. The course materials where delivered by mail making it possible to reach students that where in rural areas and normally would not be able to attend class. http://cadmusjournal.org/article/volume-2/issue-1-part-1/online-education-revolution-making -
Penn State begins offering courses through the radio
The development of technologies such as long range antennas and communication equipment, enabled Penn State to develop and operate a distance learning platform via radio. The platform was operated on set days and times allowing students to attend classes and learn where they lived. http://www.psu.edu/dept/inart10_110/inart10/radio.html -
200+ Colleges and universities granted radio brodcasting licenses
The popularity of the radio platform for learning quickly spreaded leading to more than 200 colleges and universities applying for and receiving broadcasting licenses by 1925. This major accomplishment was attributed to the mass number of students this innovation could reach. The opportunity to train students from a remote location was idea for many students and was cost effective. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pra2.2016.14505301080/full -
The first staewide, telephone-based education program is offred by the University of Wisconsin
March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone. He pioneered a device that continued to evolve and grow in usage over the next decade. In 1965 that technology was used to deliver a statewide telephone based education by the University of Wisconsin. http://www.uwex.edu/about/uw-extension-history.html -
Standford University founds the Standford Instructional Television Network
The electronic television was successfully displayed for the first time on Sept. 7, 1927 in San Francisco. This predecessor of the modern television was invented by Philo Taylor Farnsworth, a 21-year-old Utah native. His invention enabled Stanford University to found the Standford Instructional Television Network in 1968. http://forum.stanford.edu/carolyn/links -
U.S Department of Defense creates the Internet (ARPANET
The U.S Department of Defense created the Internet in 1969. This invitation led to our modern day internet the advances in interoperability and connection worldwide. https://fee.org/articles/how-government-sort-of-created-the-internet/ -
The first completely online curicrulum is introduced by CalCampus
CAL Campus is a Computer Assisted Learning Center derivative which was founded in 1982. The concept was based on the sane premise as today. It was away to provide affordable, quality instructions utilizing computers and the internet. http://www.calcampus.com/calc.htm -
The worlld is intorduced to tools like Blackboard and eCollege
Technology, advances in applications and educational tools led to the creation of tools like Blackboard and eCollege. Learning management tools are an essential part of the virtual landscape that organizes and enhance the delivery of virtual education. http://uait.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/53312706/A%252520critical%252520examination%252520of%252520the%252520effects%252520of%252520learning%252520management%252520systems.pdf -
83% of CEOs and small business owners in the U.S. consider online degrees crediable
In 2010 83% of CEOs and small business owners buy into the credibility of an online education. This majority can be attributed to the advances in technology and evaluation practices in online instructions. Online education and degrees have gained popularity and the practice has been comparable to the traditional learning environment broadening the students skill-set and capabilities. http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/worklife/03/29/cb.employers.online.education/ -
98% of public colleges and universities offer online programs
Keep up or get left behind, today nearly every college or university has an online program. The ability to cut cost by almost 70% and meet students where they are is a great opportunity to educate the masses. The advances in tools internet and technology has made the virtual learning experience engaging, realistic and challenging in the fast growing trend of education. http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21605899-staid-higher-education-business-about-experience-welcome-earthquake-digital
