The Evolution of Educational Technology from 1960 to 2020

Baby boomer technolgy - students develop fine motor skills

Jan 1, 1960

Chalkboard - These were green and helped students work on developing fine motor skills

Baby boomer technolgy- Instrument introduces the calculator to enhance and accelerate calculations

Jan 1, 1961

[Inventor of first calculator](http:// http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/handcalculator.htm)[Calculators from TI](http://www.timerime.com/en/timeline/405230/Timeline+Of+Technology+In+Education/)Texas Instrument introduces the calculator to enhance and accelerate calculations.
This technology was invented by A team consisting of Jerry D. Merryman, James. H. Van Tassel, and Jack St. Clair Kilby (Anonymous, 2005).

Computers invade- Promoted interactive individualized instruction

Jan 1, 1970

Dr. George PakeIndivdualized interactive instruction The first microcomputer was introduced to promote individualised instruction. This was done by Dr. George Pake ( Computer History museum, 2006).

E-mail invented as a means of communication between teachers and parents. Students are connected to the outer world for a richer learning experience. This was invented by Ray Tomlinson (Anonymous, 2012).

Jan 1, 1970

Anonymous (2012)- Ray TomlinsonE-mail for a richer communication and learning.

MacIntish computers - a learning tool for students

Jan 1, 1984

[Steve Jobs , innovative creator of the Mac](http:// http://www.timerime.com/en/timeline/405230/Timeline+Of+Technology+In+Education/) Steve Jobs was the creator.

PowerPoint presentations introduced to present an innovative way of presenting information to students. the inventor was Robert Gaskins (Gaskins, 2014).

Mar 16, 1987

[Power point](http:// http://www.timerime.com/en/timeline/405230/Timeline+Of+Technology+In+Education/)
Gaskins , R., (2014). PowerPoint 25th anniversary. Retrieved from http://www.robertgaskins.com/

World wide web world wide web provided students with easy access to information with a global connection contributing to student being world citizens.

Feb 17, 1990

Anonymous (2006). World Wide WebWorld Wide Web
The inventor was Tim Berners- Lee (Anonymous, 2006).

TI- 81 Graphing calculator from Texas Instrument - making computing and graphing easier

Feb 17, 1990

[Graphing calculator](http:// people.lis.illinois.edu/~chip/projects/timeline.shtml)

Interactive White Board introduced to introduce creativity in lessons

Feb 17, 1991

SMART WHITE BOARDS.SMART introduced the first interactive White board in 1991 ( Barton, 2014).[Interactive White Board](http:// http://www.timerime.com/en/timeline/405230/Timeline+Of+Technology+In+Education/)
SMART introduced the first interactive White board in 1991 ( Barton, 2014).

WIKIS- Interactive site to promote group learning

Feb 17, 1995

Ward Cunningham was the Wiki founder. Findley. K. (2012). Wiki inventor sticks a fork in his baby. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2012/07/wiki-inventor/[WIKIS](http:// http://www.timerime.com/en/timeline/405230/Timeline+Of+Technology+In+Education/). The WIKI founder was Ward Cunningham (Findley, 2012).

Internet in Public Schools was introduced by President Bill Clinton and Al Gore.

Feb 17, 1996

Anonymous (n.d.). http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/69134Internet - a fast method of doing research and projects. A means of communication globally.

Google – a valuable search engine that drastically reduced research time for students. The constructivist approach of Vygotsky, Dewey and Piaget is embedded in computer technologies.

Feb 17, 1997

Google- a useful search engine
Google was invented by Larry PAge and Sergey Brin (Bellis, 2014).

Flash drives- easy to store and retrieve documents in one place

Feb 17, 2000

Dov Maran invention[Flash drives - information on the move](http:// https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AnG41frt7EtKvEDQlCTH4lWbvZx4?fr=fptb--s&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&p=free images of flash drives)
Dov Moran of M- systems invented the flash drive in 2000(Turning, 2014).

Cell phones- for mobile computing and for carrying the classroom everywhere

Feb 17, 2003

I-pads- portable and functions as a lap top and holds e-books

Feb 17, 2010

I-pads- Information on-the-go sans eye-strain

Electronic texts in some US schools

Feb 19, 2010

Electronic texts- defer cost of books, more access to education

Internet is wireless and accessible through pocket devices

Feb 20, 2010

Internet on the go[Internet on the go once more](http:// http://)

Predictions- Computer replaces texts and tests are on-line. This saves on paper and is an on-line record.

Feb 17, 2020

On-line exam tests that are reliable and quick

Prediction- Robot is now teacher's aide. This helps autisitic children to develop learning and social skills.

Feb 20, 2020

Robot as ateacher's aide-

Academic software to reach special needs, educational games for males in single gender learning environment and problem -solving soft ware for Science. The computer replaces the text.

Feb 21, 2020

Learning at home)

Learning at home during inclement weather and when there are transport problems

May 21, 2020

The School at home