Early Beginnings:
Early Beginnings:
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In 1728 Caleb Phillips advertised lessons via mail in the Boston Gazette, making this one of the earliest documented instances of correspondence education.
Later in 1840 Sir Isaac Pitman in Great Britain developed a correspondence course to teach using the postal system service.
“Educate anyone of any class from anywhere who could read and had a desire to learn”
19th Century Expansion
19th Century Expansion
The Boston Society was founded in 1873 by Anna Eliot Ticknor to encourage at home studies. The society offered education opportunities through correspondence to women.
Academic Intergration:
Academic Intergration:
European universities embraced correspondence education very early on. The University of London launched its external programme in 1858 making it the first to offer degrees through distance learning,
In 1881 Chautauqua Correspondence College was founded and authorized to grant degrees in 1883. The University of Chicago (1891) and the University of Wisconsin (1891) launched their correspondence courses laying the groundwork for independent learning programs
These initiatives aimed to make education accessible to individual not able to attend traditional classes. This form of education bridged a gap in geographical barriers. This historical progression highlights the enduring efforts to democratize education, setting the stage for modern learning platforms.
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