Brief History of Technology for Education

  • Chalkboard

    Invented by James Pillans
    He used large pieces of slate
    for teaching.
  • Magic Lantern

    Invented by Christaan Huygens
    which introduced the slide projector
  • Radio

    Invented by Guglielmo Marconi
    Broadcast educational Lessons reached the traditional classroom instruction
  • Overhead Projector

    Invented by Roger Appeldorn
    Teachers could project lesson
    on the board for learning
  • Video tape

    Invented by Charles P. Ginsburg and Ray Dolby
    Brought both images and sound to teach lessons
  • Skinner Teaching Machine

    Invented by B. F. Skinner
    This invention allowed
    programmed instruction
    so that the students could
    get immediate feedback
  • Photocopier

    Invented by Chester Carlson
    This allowed for a lot of materials
    to be produced for learning
  • Handheld Calculator

    Invented by Jack Kilby, Jerry Merryman, Jim Vas Tessel
    allowed the students to get answers to math quickly
  • Personal Computer

    Invented by several people
    Allowed educational games and software for students
  • Interactive Whiteboard

    Invented by David and Nancy Knowlton
    Allowing the teachers to use apps and other resources to teach