History

History of Distance Education

By Hoffe
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    From Hammurabi to Present

  • 1st distance learning course by mail in Boston, MA

    1st distance learning course by mail in Boston, MA
  • Hammurabi's Code in 1772 BC

    Hammurabi's Code in 1772 BC
    Hammurabi's Code in 1772 BC. It was a code of law written on pieces of stone and placed in differing locations for all to see and learn about.
  • Shorthand is taught through correspoindence by Pittman

    Shorthand is taught through correspoindence by Pittman
  • 1st long distance learning program - U of Chicago

    1st long distance learning program - U of Chicago
  • Penn St offers 1st course through radio

    Penn St offers 1st course through radio
  • First tv education program - U of Iowa

    First tv education program - U of Iowa
  • Ivan Illich - SCHOOLING SOCIETY computer based education

    Ivan Illich - SCHOOLING SOCIETY computer based education
  • Electronic University Network - PhD via America Online

    Electronic University Network - PhD via America Online
  • 1st virtual environment program to train paramedics in London

    1st virtual environment program to train paramedics in London