The History of Online Learning

The First Computer Assisted Instruction System 1960's

1960

"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

1969

This processor was developed for the U.S. Defense and was the backbone for future communication on the web.

Ivan Lllich's Learning Web

1971

Computer-based education network is discussed

USENET Begins

1979

Informational articals, papers and information shared on the web.

Computer Assisted Learning Center (CALC)

1982

Founded in 1982 in New Hampshire. Adult Instructural Learning Center.

Educational Knowledge Media Center (CSILE)

1984

Developed by: Scardamalia & Bereiter at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

CAPA (Computer Assisted Personalized Approach)

1992

Computer generated individualized homework, testing and improvements of testing and homework task.

Fist Virtual Summer School

1994

Undergraduate course offered in Psychology all electronically.

Course Info Release Interactive Learning Network (Blackboard)

1997

Colleges started using this program for studetns to learn and collaborate online

Caroline project was initiated

2000

A software that is used to manage and collaborates in a e-learning environment.

Online degrees grow over a decade

2002

Many colleges offer online learing however are not creditailed.

Enrollment and increased need 2002-2010

2002

3 million students enrolled in online degree programs.