The history of technology in Education

By meahs3
  • Abacus
    Oct 9, 999

    Abacus

    The Abacus is used to support maths concepts and understanding the number system
  • Text Book
    Oct 9, 1500

    Text Book

    Printing press started to produce textbooks to help students learn.
  • Chalk board

    Chalk board

    Teachers could share information with the whole class using the chalk board
  • Radio

    Radio

    Remote Access to Education via educational radio programs
  • Film Strips

    Film Strips

    Film strips were used in the classroom to show educational material, it encouraged visual learning.
  • Over head projector

    Over head projector

    Teaching materials are printed on plastic sheets and projected onto a wall for students to view and interact.
  • Micro Computer

    Micro Computer

    Stand alone computer, not networked, it is fitted with a microprocessor and a central processing unit.
  • Calculator

    Calculator

    Used for making mathematical calculations with a visual display
  • Dedicated TV channels

    Dedicated TV channels

    BBC and Channel 4 air educational programs intended for school aged children
  • Digital Age of Internet

    Digital Age of Internet

    The internet allows users to connect to the World Wide Web and communicate
  • Interactive Whiteboard

    Interactive Whiteboard

    Interactive Whiteboards used in classrooms. The whiteboard is connected to a computer and users can use a stylus to control the device.
  • Smartphones and Tablets

    Smartphones and Tablets

    Phones which combine features of a personal computer, can access the internet. The Educational apps can help educate learners.