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Adult Education via Computuer
Pennsylvania State University creates a computer based program for its adult education students. -
The University of Phoenix starts the first online university program
The University of Phoenix starts the first online program to offer bachelor's and masters's degrees. This allows working adults to attend school on their own time. -
The Smart Board is invented
The Smart Board is an interactive whiteboard that allows students to interact with technology in the classroom. -
CalCampus creates a completely online curriculum
CalCampus introduces the idea of a completely online curriculum which is the first of its kind. -
First online high school created
CampuHigh a private online high school school is founded, it is the first of its kind. -
The New School for Social Research offfers 90 online classes
The New School for Social Reserch now offers 90 online courses allowing students to learn from anywhere at any time. -
CourseInfo releases Interactive Learning Network
This application called the Interactive Learning Network was developed at Cornell University. It was the fist e-learning system of its kind and is now known as Blackboard. -
North American Council for Online Learning is founded
This non proft organization for enhancing online learning is founded. -
4 million high school students are taking online classes
By 2010 4 million high school students are enrolled in online classes.
