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Audio-visual instruction such as filmstrips, audiotape recorders and record players were provided as educational technology to Baby Boomers. These were used to make the instruction more interactive. Instrument introduces the calculator to enhance and accelerate calculations. -
Computers are used for instructional purposes. Microcomputers, microcomputer applications, integrated learning systems (ILS) have spawn movements in this time frame. These were used in schools for instructional and administrative applications.
E-mail was invented as a means of communication between teachers and parents. Students therefore are connected to the outer world for a richer learning experience. -
Steve Job in 1984 created the Macintosh computers as a learning tool for students. PowerPoint presentations was invented by Robert Gaskins in 1987 as an innovative way of presenting information to students. https://www.robertgaskins.com/ -
This is when educational technology started to get smart and it became portable. There were multiple ways to connect with each other and instructors had more options for using technology to supplement instruction, students were able to access information easy. Some of these include: IPod/Iphone, laptops, USB drives replaces CD’s, graphing calculator, Wikipedia, Internet, dry erase boards, interactive white boards, WIKIS, google, etc. and the internet in public schools. -
This is where the internet began to expand with the use of videos through YouTube, wealth of information via databases, social media (facebook, twitter, etc). Facebook gained popularity in 2005 and the kindle e-book reader in 2007. The internet has been accessed via handheld devices such as smartphones. Flash drives replaced floppy disks, it is smaller with more space to store information. Cell phones for mobile computing and for carrying the classroom everywhere. -
Computer technology is a regular and integral part of teaching and learning in today's classrooms. I-pads, and smartphones facilitate communication and ready continuous access to information. Ipad, Wireless internet, e-books was introduced to function as a laptop, gives access to internet in your pocket, gives more access to education. . -
Computer replaces texts and tests are on-line. This saves on paper and is an on-line record. On-line exam and learning at home takes place, tests that are reliable and quick. Use of Robot as a teacher aide. This helps autistic children to develop learning and social skills Academic software to reach special needs, educational games for the learning environment and problem solving soft ware for Science.