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Roger Appeldorn, an employee of the 3M Company, invented the overhead projector in the early 1960s. Marketed specifically to business people and teachers, the overhead projector allowed users to write on a clear piece of film and project their work on a screen, Overhead Projectors are used as visual aids to help the learner view a visual representation of the content to be learnt. Teachers can use this tool to display diagrams and pictures which can be viewed by the entire class.
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This device made doing mathematical calculations easier. Teachers and students can use calculators for tallying large numbers and to recheck mathematical calculations done manually.
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E-mail invented as a means of communication between teachers and parents. Students are connected to the outer world for a richer learning experience. This was invented by Ray Tomlinson (Anonymous, 2012).
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Computers invade- Promoted interactive individualized instruction
Dr. George Pake Individualized interactive instruction The first microcomputer was introduced to promote individualized instruction. This was done by Dr. George Pake ( Computer History museum, 2006). -
From Mainframe computers to microcomputers and their widespread use in schools. The aim was to teach skills necessary for the job market and make education process more efficient.forerunner of the internet was invented and with it came the invention of the mouse, hypertext and groupware and most notable electronic mail. Learning was now more interactive and individualized. Public Broadcasting Service came to homes and classrooms, educational material on myriad topics viewed.
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1972 This invention fostered a paperless distribution of mails and allowed information written / typed to be received in a shorter time. Teachers can communicate with students over long distances about required class assignments.
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More computers in the classroom. Digitized communication and networking in education, facilitated by the personal computer, IBM and Macintosh introduce mass market personal computers, educational technology was dominated by the trend to digitize everything audiovisual. Development of early e-learning systems, distance learning courses introduced. Students could store video and audio, as well as an entire encyclopedia on a single compact disk.
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1980 PowerPoint presentations introduced to present an innovative way of presenting information to students. The inventor was Robert Gaskins (Gaskins, 2014). Still used widely today.PowerPoint can be an effective tool to present material in the classroom and encourage student learning. PowerPoint is especially useful when providing course material online. Use PowerPoint to cue and guide the presentation rather than project long and complete sentences
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1981 Sony introduced the first 3 ½-inch floppy drives and diskettes which were used to store small sizes of data from work done using the computer. This is an important way to record gained in the classroom.
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The release of CD-ROM players for computers allowed greater storage memory or files which was used for learning. Learners are able to store and retrieve various musical items on this device.
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The advantages of computers in education primarily include:
Storage of information.
Quick data processing.
Audio-visual aids in teaching.
Better presentation of information.
Access to the Internet.
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1990 The Computer Age. The 90s saw the advent of World Wide Web and creation of course websites, webcams, multimedia and new schemes of communication. Educational possibilities were endless. Google the search engine was developed, endless information available to students who knew where and how to search. The Smart board/White board was introduced aimed at a more interactive and easier teaching experience. CD-ROM Used as a form of storage of information.
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Interactive White Board introduced to introduce creativity in lessons. An interactive smart board, also known as an electronic whiteboard, is a classroom tool that allows images from a computer screen to be displayed onto a classroom board using a digital projector. The teacher or a student can “interact” with the images directly on the screen using a tool or even a finger
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1992 Smart-boards are interactive whiteboards that are designed to be used as a large display screen that could control computer applications. It allows teachers and learners to digitally save work written manually on the board.
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Interactive Age. Expansive growth to the Internet, an expansive database of information and graphics, streaming of videos. Enhanced teacher/student communication. The use of social media like Facebook, Twitter in the classroom. Increased enrollment in online classes, internet accessed via wireless and handheld devices e.g. smartphones.
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Flash drives- easy to store and retrieve documents in one place. For Students: First, students can create personalized USB drives that copy their desktop applications and preferences from their personal computer. When they plug in their personalized flash drive, they can run programs using their settings, utilities, browser, etc.
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This software is a social media site which allows individuals to develop their networking and communications skills. Students can use this software to perform group work exercises and for the distribution of information to others.
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Students learn in a way they are comfortable. Smartphones are young-person intuitive. More and more students know how to use them, and they are becoming the most used “tool” by teens.
Students can get answers quickly. Smartphones provide the ability to get answers really fast. In some situations, a student may not ask for clarification to a question he or she has in an open classroom because they can use their smartphone to get the answer they’re looking for. -
Special education teachers have many students with varying needs in their classroom. Any tool that can help provide the lessons the students need is useful to the teacher. The bright pictures and easy navigation of Apple’s iPad make it easy for students with special needs to use the many apps available for classroom use. The iPad’s lightweight, touchscreen design makes it easier for students with disabilities to use than a computer mouse and keyboard.
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This device involves making a computer into the watch and it provides a simple device with multiple capabilities to enhance learning. Students can record and store valuable information on this device that was presented by teachers
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Learning at our fingertips. An app is able to encourage meaningful engagement when it removes the distractions potentially available on-screen. This helps the student effectively meet the learning goals. An app that removes such distractions and incorporates accountability measures leads to deeper student engagement.
