distance learning

History of Distance Education

Although an exact start date cannot be determined, the use of distance education applications in a professional structure can be seen in the 19th century. If we examine it item by item, it is possible to list the historical development of distance education applications as follows;

1728: The first distance education study started with "Steno Lessons" in the Boston newspaper.
1833: "Letter Composition Lessons" were given to women at the Swedish University.
1840: Isaac Pitman, a shorthand educator, started teaching shorthand by letter in Bath, England. Pitman is often known as the first modern educator.
1892: The first Correspondence Education department was opened at the University of Chicago.
1898: "Hermands", one of the world's leading institutions in Distance Education, was established in Sweden. Language education was provided in this institution.
1906: Correspondence Primary Education started in the USA.
1919: The first educational radio station was established in the USA.
1920: 176 educational radio stations were established in the USA.
1923: Correspondence High School Education started in the USA.
1932- 1937: Educational television broadcasts in the USA started at the University of IOWA.
1939: During the war years in France, students were educated through distance education.
1960: "British Open University" was opened in England.