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PLATO Computer
My Search: PLATO (Computer System)
PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) was designed and built by the University of Illinios in 1960 with the sole purpose of offering coursework (elementary to university) to students. Such courses included Latin, chemistry, education and primary mathematics. PLATO was the first computer assisted instruction system. -
The Liquid Paper
My search: The Evolution of Classroom Technology
The "Liquid Paper" was created in the 1960's and mostly used by teachers and school secretaries to correct mistakes/errors during writing using the pen ink and/or the typerwriter. During the 1990's many students of secondary schools became familiar with and used it commonly to correct errors/mistakes. thing during the 1990's -
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Educational Technologies Development
Timeline highlighting the major educational technologies over the past six (6) decades (1960 to 2020) -
Filmstrip Viewer
My search: The Evolution of Classroom TechnologyA precursor to the iPad perhaps, this filmstrip viewer is a simple way to allow individual students watch filmstrips at their own pace. -
Mainframes and Minicomputers
My Search: History of Eductaion Technology
These computes were mainly used for administrative purposes or school counselling. Their introduction and usage was as a result of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which provided money in schools for technological purposes. -
The Educational Resource Information Center
My Search: ERIC: Retrospective: 50 Years of ERICThe Educational Resource Information Center was established in the U.S. as a national information system in the 1960's. The sole purpose of the center was to embrace and collect all educational
research and research in other disciplines that have implications
for educational theory and practice and store such information for later use in the field of education. -
The Hand-held Calculator
My search: The Evolution of Classroom Technology
Although, it was invented in 1967, it was not until the 1970's that "The hand-held Calculator" was commonly used in schools as an educational technology for basic computations in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. -
Apple II (Micro-computer)
The Apple II was the first computer in widespread use in American secondary schools. Their most common uses were playing video games, but they were also regularly used for word processing, doing homework, and programming. -
Plato Computer
My Search: The Evolution of Classroom Technology Although already in use since 1960, it became acessible to students of public schools in the U.S. with an average of about one computer for every 92 students in 1984. The Plato (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) computer was one of the most-used early computers to gain a foothold in the education market. Currently, there is about one computer for every 4 students. -
IBM Home Computers
My Search: History of Educatonal TechnologyIBM Home Computer is introduced in schools.
Mostly used to do administrative/secretrial work. Also in similar use as the Apple II Micrcomputer. -
Hand-Held Graphing Calculator
My search: The Evolution of Classroom Technology
The hand-held graphing calculator was used by students in schools to make advance mathematical calculations easier such as plotting graphs/points and calculating long equations easier. Students also used it to play ‘Snake’ as a game as a past time activity. -
Multimedia
Multimedia PCs were developed in 1990, and Object-oriented multimedia authoring tools and videodiscs were widely used in schools. Mainly used for educational databases and other types of CAI programs, which were delivered on CD-ROMs with animation and sound. -
The Internet and The World Wide Web (WWW)
My Search: History of Education Technology
Schools begin to use the Internet and www to create web pages for business transactions, for example, advertisement, contact, recruit potential students, etc. -
DVDs
My Search: History of Education technology
These were used to store large amounts of digital data. Mainly used for administrative purposes in schools/education. -
Interactive Whiteboard
My search: The Evolution of Classroom Technology
The Interactive White board is the modern day chalk board that got turned into a more interactive system that uses a touch-sensitive white screen, a projector, and a computer. Still getting slowly rolled out to classrooms right now. It is used like the chalkboard to teach various subject lesons interactively to students. -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
My Search: History of Education Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launches its OpenCourseWare (OCW) Website, which today offers free online access to educational materials from all of its courses to any user anywhere in the world. -
XO Laptop
My Search: One Laptop per ChildThe XO is a potent learning tool designed and built especially for children in developing countries, living in some of the most remote environments. It was used to allow these children access to knowledge, encourage them to explore/experiment and gave them the freedom to express themselves. It's small, has built-in wireless, a screen that is readable under direct sunlight, durable, energy-efficient and fun. -
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Apple IPad
<a href='http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/ >My Search: iPad in Education</a>The Apple IPad is used in classrooms to help enhance the teaching-learning process. It provides endless opportunities for both teachers and students to create hands-on, customizable learning experiences. It reaches more students with apps and books geared to any level or subject. -
2020 Vision: The Virtual Classroom
The teaching-learning process (primary, secondary and university) would be done totally online, where teachers and students would login at a specified time for class (e.g.9am-10:15am or 5pm-8pm) and be able to see each other (via video) and interact verbally with each other. All activities, testing and grading would also be done online. In short it's the feel of a real classroom in a virtual world.
