Development of Mobile Learning

Invention of the Abacus

1200

source: https://bloomfire.com/blog/548898-a-very-long-history-of-mobile-learning/

The Hornbook

1600

The Hornbook was a handheld tool to teach basic skills.
source:
http://www.ourict.co.uk/technology-education-history/

The Typewritter

1873

Christopher L. Sholes developed the QWERTY keyboard that we still use today. source: http://www.ourict.co.uk/technology-education-history/

First Radio Transmission Connecting Continents

1901

Guglielmo Marconi sends the first radio transmisson accross the Atlantic Ocean
sources:
https://bloomfire.com/blog/548898-a-very-long-history-of-mobile-learning/
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/marconi-sends-first-atlantic-wireless-transmission

Calculator

1970

source:
https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/03/a-wonderful-visual-timeline-of-history.html

PBS

1970

Educational programming viewable by anyone with a television at school or at home.
source: http://www.ourict.co.uk/technology-education-history/

Personal Computer

1980

source: http://www.ourict.co.uk/technology-education-history/

Portable Computer (laptop)

1981

source: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-first-laptop-2011-6

Smart Phones Release

2000

Handheld internet wherever you go
source:

iPad

2010

The age of the tablet begins
Source: https://bloomfire.com/blog/548898-a-very-long-history-of-mobile-learning/

Google Cardboard

2014

Inexpensive and accessible Virtual Reality. Students can tour a museum and national landmarks using their own device and from the safety of their desk.
Sources:
http://www.ourict.co.uk/technology-education-history/
https://developers.google.com/vr/