There have been quite a few paramount events the history of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The first of which was recorded in 1728, as an advertisement for distance learning a “new type of shorthand” from Caleb Phillipps. The ad appeared on March 20, 1728 in the Boston Gazette. (“History of VLEs”, 2010) Several significant events followed, such as the first institutionally sponsored distance-learning program from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1854 (“History of VLEs”, 2010). Another notable leap in the history of the VLE was in 1956. “Harvey White, a physics professor at U.C. Berkeley, produced 163 high school physics lessons at Pittsburgh's PBS station WQED that were broadcast into public schools in the area.” (“History of VLEs”, 2010) That idea caught on, the lectures were distributed, and many more students from all over the country experienced the same televised lectures in 1957-58. (“History of VLEs”, 2010)
My Comments for John:
What a great post John. I agree that the history of VLE's is a remarkable venture. It is amazing to look back and see how many ideas have molded what we have today. I am so excited to be a part of all of this. I love that we are embarking on such a new and developing field in education.
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