Educational Technology Development

Educational Technology Development

Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Dec 31, 2020

the evolution of education technologyOver the years Technology has drastically evolved and has become one of the most used tools in today's world of education. This timeline will demonstrate how the development of these technologies have changed over the years and how they are use in the classrooms.

Microfiche

Jan 24, 1961

Ohio history centralMicrofiche is a variation on microfilm. Images of books, newspapers, periodicals, catalogs, and other printed material are placed in miniaturized form on sheets of film that can be read with a special reader. It was used in libraries to store books and information.

Filmstrip Viewer

Apr 4, 1965

google searchThis filmstrip viewer is a simple way to allow individual students watch filmstrips at their own pace. This was used in the classrooms to show educational films.

The Hand-Held Calculator

Apr 30, 1967

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The functional heart of the first miniature calculator was circuitry able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It had a small keyboard with 18 keys and a visual output that displayed up to 12 decimal digits. This calculator was used in mathematics classes to enhance learning.

Scantron

May 28, 1970

google searchThe Scantron machine was used for grading multiple-choice exams. This machine made teaching easier and it allows fair grading of student's paper.

Apple II Computer

Nov 7, 1977

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Apple introduced the Apple II computer, one of the first computers to find widespread classroom use. Students use computers to complete their assignments, do their research, and connect with their classmates. Teacher use computers to keep track of their students, check on their work, and make grading them easier and more transparent.

Plato Computer

Oct 4, 1980

google searchPublic schools in the U.S. averaged about one computer for every 92 students in 1984. The Plato was one of the most-used early computers to gain a foothold in the education market. It is a education software that helps students to do their school work at home (homework). One of it feature is touchscreen.

Cellphones

Sep 21, 1983

google searchMotorola introduced some of the first cellphones to the public. It allows teachers to deliver information to students quickly by calling. It was also used to get in contact and pass on information with parents and head teachers.

The Macintosh Debuts

Jan 24, 1984

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Before an enthralled audience of 3,000 people, Steve Jobs unveils the Macintosh computer for the first time.
With its power and ease of use, the Macintosh became an important tool for classroom use.
Students use computers to complete their assignments, do their research, and connect with their classmates. Teacher use computers to keep track of their students.

Hand-Held Graphing Calculator

Apr 5, 1985

google searchThe successor to the hand-held calculator, the graphing calculator made far more advanced math much easier as it let you plot out points, do long equations, and play ‘Snake’ as a game when you got bored in class. This calculator made mathematics easier and teaching excited.

CD-ROM Drive

Sep 4, 1985

google searchA single CD could store an entire encyclopedia plus video and audio. The CD-ROM and eventually the CD-RW paved the way for flash drives and easy personal storage. Teacher used it to store information.

Interactive Whiteboard/ Smart Board

Aug 4, 1990

google searchThe chalkboard got a facelift with the whiteboard. That got turned into a more interactive system that uses a touch-sensitive white screen, a projector, and a computer. This is used in classrooms to enhance learning. Interactive whiteboards makes teaching easier, giving students better visual aids and teachers an easier time in presenting lessons.

World Wide Web

Jun 6, 1991

google searchThe World Wide Web is basically an application running on the Internet that enables ‘end-users’ to create and link documents, videos or other digital media. The first web browser, Mosaic, was made available in 1993. Several Internet search engines have been developed since 1993, with Google, created in 1999, emerging as one of the primary search engines. Websites allow students to learn and participate in discussions even when they miss classes due to sickness.

Smart Phones

Mar 20, 1993

google searchThe first smartphone was developed by IBM and BellSouth, which came out to the public in 1993. It was used in the schools for accessing email and sending faxes. Also it was used to share information amoungs colleagues.

IClicker

Feb 4, 2000

google searchA tool used by students to answer quiz or poll questions proposed by their teacher which displays results quickly.

Paper Grader XPress

Dec 4, 2000

google searchA wand-like, wireless device, which reads and analyses any type of student composition, typed or hand-written. It has advanced education by helping teacher to grade student’s work fairly and timely.

Postcast

Feb 4, 2004

google searchPodcasting and websites allow students to learn and participate in discussions even when they miss classes due to sickness.

XO Laptop

Oct 7, 2006

google searchA low power flash memory subnotebook, capable of sharing an internet connection with other XO laptops so long as one can connect to a router or other access point. These computers were developed by One Laptop per Child with the intention of distributing them to children in third-world countries so they may have equal access to information and freedom of expression.

iPods

Nov 7, 2010

google searchIt enables endless opportunities to create hands-on, customizable learning experiences. iPad offers thousands of educational applications covering several subject matters for every age group. It is a valuable educational aid for students with special needs, such as those with impaired motor skills. It is used in the classrooms to access digital learning materials. Teachers used it to enhance their lessons from start to finish, using apps, books, movies, music, and more.

Future Classrooms

Jan 1, 2020

google searchClassrooms will be fully equipped with the different digital tools. Individual Student Computer Automated Desk will be in effect in all top schools. Text books will be replaced by eBooks therefore students will be going to school with the latest digital invention of this era. Digitized classrooms will have high quality 3D visualization and audio systems which will provide the opportunity for interactive presentation.