函授这个词语是由“函”字和“授”字两个字构成的。在所有的汉语字典中 ,“函”字都含有信件的意思 ;“授”字解释为给予、传授。函授是一种通过信函传授知识的活动。也可以看成是一种采用通讯手段进行的教学活动。因此 ,通讯技术的进步与函授教育的发展息息相关。一、通讯技 The word correspondence is composed of the words “letter” and “grant”. In all Chinese dictionaries, “letter” contains the meaning of letters; “grant” is interpreted as giving, imparting. Correspondence is an activity that conveys knowledge through correspondence. Can also be regarded as a kind of teaching activities by means of communication. Therefore, the progress of communication technology is closely related to the development of correspondence education. First, communication technology