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A Brief History of Distance Education

Distance education has afforded generations of students the opportunity to pursue their educational goals outside of the traditional school system.  It has allowed countless students the ability to further their education, while allowing them to maintain their obligations to their families and employers.  While distance education is not for everyone, it has certainly stood the test of time.  The following is a brief timeline of events related to distance education. See also: See also: 1840 – Isaac Pitman begins teaching shorthand by correspondence in the UK. 1858 – The University of London creates its External Program. 1883 – New York

A Brief History of Distance Education
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