distance learning history infographic

History of Distance Learning Infographic 1840 - The first distance learning program was Sir Isaac Pitman’s shorthand course. 1858 - University of London was the first to offer distance learning degrees. The term "distance education" was included in a pamphlet from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 1995 - The first course was delivered online by Penn State […]

In 1728 the Boston Gazette ran an advertisement for a course in the “new method of Short Hand.” Teacher Caleb Phillips mailed his weekly lessons to students, giving rise to a revolutionary new approach to learning which over the centuries has evolved into today’s Online Education. The History of Online Education Infographic presents some notable […]