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Baby boomer technology
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This instrument introduces the calculator to enhance and accelerate calculations for pupils within the classroom setting
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Computers, E-mail
This facilitated communication amongst teachers, students and parents. It also allowed for an enrichment of student learning experiences.The microcomputer was introduced to promote individualised instruction.
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MacIntish computers
A popular model of computer made by Apple Computer. It was more user friendly enabling students to use more productively rather than having to learn complex commands. The user now only had to point to a selection on a menu and click a mouse button.
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Power point presentation
The program uses slides to convey information rich in multimedia. Initially it only allowed slide progression in one direction - forward, but was upgraded to transistion automatically.
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World wide web
The World Wide Web is a network of computers that serve webpages. World wide web world wide web provided easy access to information with a global connection, enabling students to become citizens within a global village.
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Interactive White Board
This is an instructional tool that allows computer images to be displayed onto a board using a digital projector. It allows for student interaction and colloboration. It also provides a wide range of learning opportunities.
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WIKIS
This is an interactive site to promote group learning through students being active participants in composing, discussing, hyperlinking, collaborating and communicating.
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Google
This is a search engine which reduced research time for students. It organizes and makes information universally accessible and useful to students.
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Flash drives
A flash drive is a small, ultra-portable storage device which allows easy store and retrieval of documents in one place.Flash drives provide students with a convenient means of transporting large quantities of information.
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Cell phones
This device creates an environment that’s appropriate for the students’ natural way of being in the world. It can also promote improved social relationship between student and teacher. It also provides the student with a tool that they can access information easily.
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I-pads
This is portable and functions as a lap top and holds e-books. The iPad is extremely efficient at fulfilling our most basic computing tasks. This includes looking up information on the web, checking email and sharing information.Students can also do video conferencing.
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Wireless internet
Internet is wireless and accessible through pocket devices. This allows students to use this more than the library. When access to unlimited resources becomes available anytime, anywhere virtually instantaneously, educators can use to have instantaneous communication between students and students, students and teachers, and students and their family members from anywhere in the school.
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Electronic text
This digital textbook can focus on concepts tailored to a specific student's knowledge gaps and learning style — and examples and problems updated to immerse the learner in timely, compelling content.
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Robots
Robot is now teacher's aide. Social robots are being used on an experimental basis already to teach various skills to preschool children, including the names of colors, new vocabulary words and simple songs.In the future, robots will only be used to teach certain skills, such as acquiring a foreign or new language, possibly in playgroups with children or to individual adults.
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Computer replaces text.
Tablets can hold hundreds of textbooks,plus homework, quizzes, and other files, eliminating the need for physical storage of books and classroom materials. It can also increase student interactivity and creativity. computers can also be very cost effective for students.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/ipods-laptops-replacing-school-textbooks/story?id=8563292
