Distance Learning Timeline

 Cindy Ward

Distance Learning Timeline

Ten Important Steps


  • In 1728 Caleb Phillips advertised private correspondence courses in shorthand in the Boston Gazette. This is the first recorded instance of distance learning.

  • In 1858 The University of London became the first university to offer distance learning degrees.

  • In 1969 Harold Wilson’s Labour Government founded the Open University. It became the first institution to deliver only distance learning, primarily using radio and television broadcasts to deliver content.

  • In the 1980’s “Web-based training” developers rode the heels of early computer graphics software and affordable personal computers, authoring programs on CD-ROMs and floppy disks that could be consumed at any time with a computer.

  • In the 1990’s the Internet connected learners and educators at the speed of fiber optic cables. Content shared through email, early websites and bulletin board systems democratized information as never before.

  • In 1995 Arnold Pizer and Michael Gage developed WeBWork, a Perl-based system for delivering homework problems over the web.

  • In 2005 social media accelerated the pace of communication making learning faster and extending its reach around the globe.

  • In 2007 smarter, smaller and more portable devices make learning content accessible and social connections possible from the sidewalk, factory floor or conference room.

  • In 2009 Online education sector grew 13% from the last year and had been growing 20% in previous years.

  • In 2009 President Barack Obama pledged $500 million for online courses and materials.




Sources

https://cdn.elearningindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/The-History-of-Distance-Learning-Infographic.jpg

https://www.opensesame.com/site/blog/history-technology-distance-learning/

https://ketanhein.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/historyonlineeducation.jpg

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