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PLATO, Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations
The first computer learning system. An Intranet of computers at the University of Illinois created by Donald L. Bitzer. -
The Electronic University Network
Ron Gordon from San Franciso came up with the business plan and convinced several major universities from around the country to join. -
Computer Assisted Learning Center (CALC) through QuantumLink Community College
First virtual online learning non-credit courses offered by the community college. -
EKKO, the first fully featured Learning Management System (LMS)
It was developed and released by Norway's NKI Distance Education Network in 1991. -
CECIL, The first Web-based LMS
The University of Auckland Business School launched CECIL (computer supported learning or CSL), the first web-based LMS. -
Introduction of the Blackboard Learning System
Stephen Gilfus and Dan Cane who started a company called CourseInfo LLC merged with Blackboard LLC founded by Matthew Pittinsky and Michael Chasen to form Blackboard, Inc. and form the Blackboard Learning System. -
Open Source LMS OLAT Launced
OLAT was developed at University of Zuricht. It was praised for its support for blended learning. -
RoboDemo2 - Precursor to Adobe Capitivate
A Flash based program released by eHelp Corporation. -
The first version of Moodle Released
Martin Dougiamasdevloped Moodle to help educators create online courses with interaction and collaborative content. -
Macromedia Captivate Released
Macromedia acquired RoboDemo from eHelp, added more instructional features and released it as Macromedia Capitivate. -
Adobe Captivate Released
Adobe acquired Macromedia and added even more features and released it under the name Adobe Captivate 2. -
Instructure LMS (Precursor to Canvas)
Two BYU graduate students, Brian Whitmer and Devlin Daley created the program using Ruby on Rails. -
Canvas Network Launced for MOOCs
Instructure created Canvas Network as a product for managing massive open online courses or MOOCs.