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PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations), the first computer-based education system, was created by Donald L. Bitzer.
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Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), the precursor to the internet, was created. The initial network included 4 universities, and the first message attempted was "LOGIN." With some initial bugs, the message got cut off early and the first message actually sent was "LO."
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The development of the Apple II desktop computer begins the age of personal computers, making the possibility of widespread computerized instruction a reality.
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SoftArc developed and released the first Learning Management System (LMS) software, FirstClass, for Macintosh computers.
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Elliot Masie coined the term "e-learning" at the TechLearn Conference.
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In the 2000s, many businesses begin the implementation of e-learning to train their employees.
