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This program, the first of its kind, allowed schools and institutions to use a computer-based instructional system for instruction which included LOGO. Although computer to student ratio is very low, during this decade, the personal computer (PC) is becoming popular and being evaluated with respect to learning in interactive ways.
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This research looks at the relationship of cognitive theories, communication, and educational technologies. Is educational technology keeping up with cognitive learning theories?
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IBM debuted the IBM 5150 PC and revolutionized technology in the classroom by creating an affordable model that schools could purchase. Source -
This program was a problem-solving and puzzle game.
For example, one game involved categorizing puzzle pieces by shape and color. This activity would be tailored to elementary school -particularly Kindergarten-level thinking. It is well designed and used for over 30 years due to its user-friendliness and simplicity. -
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences proposes that people are not born with all of the intelligence they will ever have.
This theory challenged the traditional notion that there is one single type of intelligence, sometimes known as “g” for general intelligence, that only focuses on cognitive abilities.
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The Nintendo console, originally released as the Famicom, was a groundbreaking eight-bit video game console that was created by Uemura Masayuki. Because of its huge success in Japan, America wanted to bring the Nintendo to Americans. In February of 1986, the Nintendo was popular in America as well. One of the reasons why the Nintendo was so popular was its library of games, which no other console had at the time. Source -
Games for the purpose of learning are developed. This changes the way the classroom uses technology. Source -
This research looks at the potential of instruction via
two-way television modality. Instructional strategies by educators were similar and reactions by students were mixed.
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Apple introduces the Macintosh with the iconic commercial during the interview. This computer was highly anticipated by all because it was the first all-in-one desktop personal computer to have featured a graphical user interface, built-in screen, and mouse. It quickly became more popular than the IBM PC. The Macintosh was said to have targeted “knowledge-workers and students” as their market. Source -
The National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET) launches the first open computer network — a precursor to the internet — allowing institutions to create and distribute electronic information.
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HyperCard was developed by Bill Atkinson and gifted to Apple on the basis that Apple would release it for free use on all Macintoshes. It was initially released in August 1987. It immediately became a huge success and was used in many ways by many people, many of whom began programming for the first time. The program was credited with "putting the power of computer programming and database design into the hands of nonprogrammers."
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Englebart was considered the father of graphical user interface. After earning his degree in electrical engineering, he got a job at the NACA institute. Englebart wanted to create computers that would shift away from the typical “batch processing”. Douglass and his team eventually created the basis of the modern computer: a keyboard and “mouse”. Unfortunately, NACA was shut down due to lack of funding in 1989 and Xerox continued his work. Source -
This research looks at the potential of distance learning technology in a comprehensive way and further recommends a plan to evaluate future distance learning programs.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234620311_Evaluating_Distance_Learning_Technology