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Not many years ago the only way to get an education was to physically attend an institution. However, now correspondence courses have shaped the way in which we learn. The concept and tools have now evolved into a sophisticated and enriching learning utensil. In the beginning The first courses where students did not have to be physically present, originated in Britain. Lessons were sent weekly to students who would complete and return their assignments. When students received the next lesson, they would also receive critiques on their previous assignments. This is where the term correspondence developed, because of the nature of the relationship among students and their teachers. These practices have since evolved into the use of other technologies such as radio and television to convey information to students. In fact, schools have popped up all over the world in the past centuries, some with students numbering in the hundreds of thousands. The rise of the virtual university Today, learning through distance education has taken on new meaning. The internet and advances in computer technology have all but closed the gap between taking courses on campus and off. Many well known and respected universities have some form of online learning and course work can be submitted in seconds as opposed to days through conventional mail. Streaming technologies allow for class members to participate in chat and video discussions with other members who may even be in other countries. These tactics as well as online threaded discussion boards seek to emulate the in-class stimulation that a person studying from afar misses out on. It is because of these new attributes provided by online learning that opponents of this education style are now more open to its utilization and benefits. A couple hundred years ago you would have had to attend a university in person if you wanted an education. Over the past 2 centuries individuals had an opportunity to learn even though they couldn’t make the commute or pay room and board. Now in the twenty first century, technology has advanced to the point where distance and time do not really matter anymore.
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