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3300 BCE
First Signs of Learning
Notes and learning were first supplied by pointed sticks, sign languages and symbols on leaves, bark of trees and tablets. -
3000 BCE
Hierogliphs and Papyrus
The ancient Egyptians used the distinctive script known today as hieroglyphs (Greek for "sacred words") for almost 4,000 years. Hieroglyphs were written on papyrus, carved in stone on tomb and temple walls, and used to decorate many objects of cultic and daily life use. -
Invention of Pencil
The modern pencil was invented in 1795 by Nicholas-Jacques Conte, a scientist serving in the army of Napoleon Bonaparte. Towards the 19th century pencils became more accessable to pupils. Then learners could start taking permanent notes. -
Upgraded version: Chalkboard
The invention of the blackboard had an enormous impact on classroom efficiency. Due to their simplicity, effectiveness, economy and ease of use, the simple blackboard and its cousin the whiteboard have substantial advantages over any number of more-complex modern technologies. It’s unlikely they will ever become obsolete. -
The Visual Element
After 1860s the Magic Lantern was introduced into schools. A pre-cursor to the modern slide projecter. Teachers were able to load images and show them in darkened rooms to students. -
Invention of the Radio
The radio came from a series of discoveries and inventions in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Then educators started benefiting from them in their classes. The materials, which can students listen and take notes from, has been very beneficial for the language learners since then. -
Birth of Language Lab
The language labs became popular in schools. In collaboration with professors from Yale University and technology experts of the day, school curriculum leaders in Glastonbury installed the first high school language laboratory. A new language methodology, the Audio-Lingual Method -
Headphones in 1970s
Headphones became popular and schools started benefiting from their capability in language learning classes -
Smart Boards
The SMARTboard was invented by David Martin and Nancy Knowlton through their company SMART Technologies in 1991. It was the first interactive whiteboard that was able to provide touch controls in the same way as a computer. -
The Modern Tablets
After 2010, tablets with their simple interface, portability, speed, affordability and their variety of apps have quickly moved into schools across the Earth and a growing number of teachers are experimenting with tablets or are interested in doing so. -
References
Ece Çalım ELT 2-C 190102066
https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/the-history-of-the-classroom-blackboard/#:~:text=In%201801%2C%20the%20rather%20obvious,slate%20on%20the%20classroom%20wall.
https://www.conquermaths.com/news/post/index/145/Papyrus-to-Pencils-History-of-Education-Technology-Part-1
https://study.com/academy/lesson/history-of-the-radio.html
