Evolution of Online Learning

1947-1991 Cold War Era- Communication

Feb 24, 1947

Need for communication between departments responsible for the space and missile programs within the US government. Similarly, in South America the Advance Advisory Research Project (ARPA) paved the road and laid down the telephone poles that would later become the foundation for ARPA (GPO, 3316)

Changes in Online Learning

Period: Feb 22, 1960 to May 14, 2020

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Congressional Notes- Senate Discussions on Education & Research

Feb 24, 1960

Government allocated a billion dollars to universities to fund higher education programs particularly the sciences, as a means to staying ahead of the Soviet Union during the Arms and Space Race (GPO, 1960). . https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CRECB-1960-pt3/pdf/GPO-CRECB-1960-pt3-6.pdf

The 60's Civil Rights Movement created a space where diverse students voices could be heard and their needs expressed.

1970

[1970's- Initial educational system change occurred such as, fiscal stringency, emphasis on private enterprise, big government lost its favor among public. Universities were now expected to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Distance Learning provided students with flexibility (Kassop, 2003).] (http://www.timetoast.com(http://www.timetoast.com)

Teachers Began to Hypothesize How Internet Will Effect Education.

1990

Mid 1990's Talk began among teachers about how the internet would change the education system (Pearcy, 2014).

[Mid 1990's- ethernet main way to connnect to internet (Pearcy, 2014).](http://www.timetoast.com)

1990

Online Modules mainly a Fail Safe for Missed Classes or ==========Notes

2000

2000's- Online modules used as fail safe for missed classes and study guide materials ( Pearcy, 2014).

Low-Cost and Standardized Online Program Booms

2013

2013 Udacity became accessible to people who wanted low-cost education with the flexibility to work and go back to school ( Pearcy, 2014).

Covid-19 Lockdown

2020

[Corona Virus Outbreak fores Secondary and Post-secondary schools to adopt online virtual modes