Distance Learning Today

      I am amazed to find out about the history of Distance Learning and where it's headed to in the future. The reality is that distance learning has been around for more than a hundred years, even though it may seem new to many. The concept was first realized in Europe for the wealthy and later the concept was brought to the United States. The 1st school of distance learning, The Society to Encourage Studies at Home, was started in 1873 by Anna Ticknor for young women. The school was only in existence for 24 years, but " it served 7,086 students and had over 200 correspondent teachers" (Wikipedia, 2015) it was the first prototype for the future of Distance Learning. This serves as a model  for the future of education and technology would be successful in the future. I can't wait to see what other methods of learning  and instruction can be given to learners and teachers when there is distance and time zones! Please leave any thoughts that you may have about Distance Learning!!