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Baby boomer technolgy - students develop fine motor skills
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Baby boomer technolgy- Instrument introduces the calculator to enhance and accelerate calculations
[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
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).
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MacIntish computers - a learning tool for students
[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).
[Power point](http:// http://www.timerime.com/en/timeline/405230/Timeline+Of+Technology+In+Education/)
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World wide web world wide web provided students with easy access to information with a global connection contributing to student being world citizens.
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TI- 81 Graphing calculator from Texas Instrument - making computing and graphing easier
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Interactive White Board introduced to introduce creativity in lessons
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
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.
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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.
Google- a useful search engine
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Flash drives- easy to store and retrieve documents in one place
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)
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Cell phones- for mobile computing and for carrying the classroom everywhere
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I-pads- portable and functions as a lap top and holds e-books
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Internet is wireless and accessible through pocket devices
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Predictions- Computer replaces texts and tests are on-line. This saves on paper and is an on-line record.
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Prediction- Robot is now teacher's aide. This helps autisitic children to develop learning and social skills.
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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.
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Learning at home during inclement weather and when there are transport problems
