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In 1837, Charles Babbage created the first computer. He is known as the "Father of Computer"
In 1837, Charles Babbage created the first computer. He is known as the "Father of Computer" because of his significant contributions to early computing field. He developed the first mechanical computer, known as the Analytical Engine, which led to the development of more advanced electronic designs found in modern computers. -
1890, Thomas Foster created Correspondence Course/International Correspondence School.
In 1890, Thomas Foster established the first Correspondence Course/International Correspondence School. -
In 1924, Sidney Pressey introduced his teaching machine. (Keegan,2021
In 1924, Sidney Pressey introduced his teaching machine. (Keegan,2021). -
In the 1930's, many students learned from radio inside their home by hearing their academic lessons played over local radio stations,
In the 1930's, many students learned from inside their home by hearing their academic lessons played over local radio stations, (Fitzgerald,2021). -
In 1954, another teaching machine is created by B.F. Skinner (Keegan,2021).
In 1954, another teaching machine is created by B.F. Skinner (Keegan,2021). -
In 1960, the creation of PLATO, a computer-based learning environment, was developed by physicists and engineers at the University of Illinois.
In 1960, the creation of PLATO, a computer-based learning environment, was developed by physicists and engineers at the University of Illinois. They created a first-time online learning community, enabling a shared educational system to occur within the home. (Silberman,1997) -
In 1976, the first completely remote online community college was created for distance learning.
In 1976, the first completely remote online community college was created for distance learning. Coastline Community College was established to meet the academic needs of students in the arts and vocational fields. (Keegan,2021). -
During the 1980s, the introduction of the MAC computer allowed individuals to learn from their home (Keegan, 2021).
During the 1980s, the introduction of the MAC computer allowed individuals to learn from their home (Keegan, 2021). -
In 1983, the former president of Atari, Ron Gordon, launched the Electronic University Network to make online courses accessible to people with personal computers. (Keegan,2021).
In 1983, the former president of Atari, Ron Gordon, launched the Electronic University Network to make online courses accessible to people with personal computers. (Keegan,2021). -
In 1990, the World Wide Web had a significant impact on the online learning environment.
In 1990, the World Wide Web had a significant impact on the online learning environment. As the internet became more accessible and user-friendly for students, it also allowed educators and institutions to create and deliver online courses more easily. -
In 1997, CourseInfo founded Blackboard Inc., establishing an Interactive Learning System( LMS)
In 1997, CourseInfo founded Blackboard Inc., establishing an Interactive Learning System. Currently, Learning Management System (LMS) platforms are primarily used by educators in universities to delivery of online learning. -
In 1999, the term ‘eLearning’ is introduced to the public. (Keegan, 2021).
In 1999, the term ‘eLearning’ is introduced to the public. (Keegan, 2021). -
During the 2000s Business use eLearning platforms to facilitate employee training. (Keegan, 2021).
During the 2000s Business use eLearning platforms to facilitate employee training. (Keegan, 2021). -
In 2001, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) starts the Open Course Ware Project to offer free MIT courses to people worldwide.
In 2001, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) starts the Open Course Ware Project to offer free MIT courses to people worldwide. -
In 2010, social learning platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn became integrated into the technological landscape.
In 2010, social learning platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn became integrated into the technological landscape. These social learning platforms offer learners access to a wide range of resources. (Keegan, 2021). -
In 2012, MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses, are platforms that integrate instructors, video lectures, curated courses, and educational institutions.
In 2012, MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses, are platforms that integrate instructors, video lectures, curated courses, and educational institutions. These online learning environments enable participants to engage in learning through a series of instructional videos that are designed to introduce and explain new knowledge or concepts on various topics (Guangyuan, 2021). -
In the future artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the e-learning sector by providing online learners with tailored, effective, and interactive educational experiences.
In conclusion, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the e-learning sector by providing online learners with tailored, effective, and interactive educational experiences. The integration of AI-generated content within eLearning is expected to continue and advance further in the future as technology progresses in the online learning environment.