History of Distance Learning By BarbeB Period: Jan 1, 1728 to Dec 31, 1991 Evolution of Distance Education Mar 20, 1728 First Documented Correspondence Course Established (Shorthand) Nov 11, 1924 First Adult Education Radio Broadcast, KYW in Chicago Aug 1, 1932 First Instructional Television Broadcast, University of Iowa Aug 20, 1991 First video course materials used by universities for independent study