History of Educational Technology and Media 1980's

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    The 1980's

  • Use of PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) instructional system

    Use of PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) instructional system

    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.
    https://elearninginfographics.com/brief-history-instructional-design-infographic/
  • Gertrude's Secrets Edutainment Software

    Gertrude's Secrets Edutainment Software

    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.
    https://resilienteducator.com/instructional-design/instructional-design-lessons-for-today-from-1980s-edutainment-software-gertrudes-secrets/
  • Introduction of the personal computer

    Introduction of the personal computer

    Apple introduces the Macintosh with the iconic commercial during the interview with Steve Jobs. 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.