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Educational Techonology Evolution
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Chalkboard
The chalkboard replaced individual handheld slates -
Pencil
The pencil was invented, becoming one of the most popular classroom items. -
Ballpoint Pen
While the actual date of the invention of the ballpoint pen could be disputed, the pen became more and more popular as the years went on. -
Photocopier
The Photocopier was created by Xerox, one of the most widely used machines in schools and business today. -
Scantron
The Scantron was invented by The Scantron Corporation to grade multiple choice tests. -
Interactive Whiteboard (SmartBoard)
While the invention of the first interactive whiteboard was in 1991, the whiteboard became more popularly used in 1999. -
Apple IPad
Apple introduced the IPad, one of my students favorite uses of technology.
