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First Recorded DL event
A Swedish newspaper advertised the idea of studying Composition through the medium of the Post -
First US DL Event
Boston Gazette Correspondence course in composition -
Society to Encourage Learning
Anna Eliot Ticknor founded Society To Encourage Learning At Home to educate women. This was the first US correspondence school. -
Colleges/Universities begin using DL
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University of Chicago initiates Satellite Campuses
This is considered one of the greatest contributions to academia in the late 19th century. -
Radio incorporated in DL
Pennsylvania State University was the first university to teach courses over the radio. -
Introduction of TV at Iowa State University
The State University of Iowa aired the first instructional television program. -
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TV makes DL feasible and affordable
Colleges, universities, and other programs begin implementing courses via television, some are still in use today. -
Internet is Here
The use of internet and computers begins a new age of DL -
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Mobile learning, eLearning, and Learning Management Systems
The evolution of DL has provided opportunities not only for learning, but for occupations and research.