 PLATO (computer system)

PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) is an early computer-based education system developed at the University of Illinois in the 1960s. It was originally designed for use in computer-assisted instruction and became one of the first systems to facilitate online education. PLATO featured a graphical user interface, the ability to support thousands of users simultaneously, and various interactive features that allowed for the creation of educational content, including lessons, quizzes, and simulations.