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The History of Online Learning

  • The First Computer Assisted Instruction System 1960's

    The First Computer Assisted Instruction System 1960's
    "PLATO" ( Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) This program opened the door for concepts using forums, message boards, testing, and messaging. Implementing online line educational games.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato
    http://150.illinois.edu/content/plato-invented-illinois-most-influential-computer-system-ever-created
  • Founding of the Internet

    Founding of the Internet
    This processor was developed for the U.S. Defense and was the backbone for future communication on the web.
  • Ivan Lllich's Learning Web

    Ivan Lllich's Learning Web
    Computer-based education network is discussed
  • USENET Begins

    USENET Begins
    Informational articals, papers and information shared on the web.
  • Computer Assisted Learning Center (CALC)

    Computer Assisted Learning Center (CALC)
    Founded in 1982 in New Hampshire. Adult Instructural Learning Center.
  • Educational Knowledge Media Center (CSILE)

    Educational Knowledge Media Center (CSILE)
    Developed by: Scardamalia & Bereiter at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
  • CAPA (Computer Assisted Personalized Approach)

    CAPA (Computer Assisted Personalized Approach)
    Computer generated individualized homework, testing and improvements of testing and homework task.
  • Fist Virtual Summer School

    Fist Virtual Summer School
    Undergraduate course offered in Psychology all electronically.
  • Course Info Release Interactive Learning Network (Blackboard)

    Course Info Release Interactive Learning Network (Blackboard)
    Colleges started using this program for studetns to learn and collaborate online
  • Caroline project was initiated

    Caroline project was initiated
    A software that is used to manage and collaborates in a e-learning environment.
  • Online degrees grow over a decade

    Online degrees grow over a decade
    Many colleges offer online learing however are not creditailed.
  • Enrollment and increased need 2002-2010

    Enrollment and increased need 2002-2010
    3 million students enrolled in online degree programs.