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First Wave- Toffler's Agricultural Revolution
First Wave Toffler's first wave, consistening of multiple communities worldwide that began tilling and harvesiting crops as opposed to hunting and gathering. Larger villages and cities emerged. -
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Second Wave-Industrial Revolution
Second Wave Toffler's Second Wave, the Industrial Revolution, involved heavy mechanization which shifted focus onto larger cities and away from agrictural living. -
Education 1900 to 1909
http://www.ul.ie/~philos/vol1/dewey.html Dewey introduces experiemental elementary school http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade00.html Montessori begins teaching children through exploration and discovery -
Society 1900 to 1909
http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html Wright Brother's fly first airplace http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth.htm Einstein's theory of relativity is intoduced -
Medical 1900 to 1909
http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html Edison makes first battery -
Business 1900 to 1909
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_T Model T is first sold, representing mass production http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/ford.htm- Henry Ford introduces the assembly line, changing the world -
Technology- 1900 to 1909
Technology Sound radio broadcasting is invented during this time, leading to mass communication. Also, talking movie were introduced during this time, the development of which would allow training and educational videos to be developed. -
Society 1910 to 1919
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I erupts across Europe. In response, the gas mask is invented as new ways of killing wreak massive casualties http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_2.htm -
Technology- 1910 to 1919
Assembly line The automobile assembly line was developed during this time, symbolizing the rising mechanization and emphasis on efficiency that would have bearing on educational purpose and school calendars. http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1910to1919.html- The first transcontinental telephone call takes place, representing the breaking down of communication barriers between people -
Business- 1910 to 1919
http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html- AT&T assumes control of Western Union telegraph, representing the rise of monopoly and ma bell http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_2.htm - Stainless steel invented by Henry Brearly, giving rise to the iron and steel industry -
Education 1910 to 1919
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html
IQ testing begins at Stanford University and Thorndike's theories of connectionism is introduced. Also, the Army uses a test to begin screening intelligence of recruits -
Medicine 1910 to 1919
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_2.htm Ectasy (the modern drug) is patented http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I#Health_and_economic_effects WW1 results in a massive infection rate and spurs research in medicine -
Business 1920 to 1929
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_3.htm - Clarence Birdseye invents frozen food and the electric razor is patented and introduced, fueling a society shaped by industry -
Education 1920 to 1929
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html The first SAT test is administered and Piaget's theories of cognitive development are introduced. -
Society 1920 to 1929
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html The Great Depression begins with a stock market crash. Also, women earn the right to vote -
Medicine 1920 to 1929
http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html First xray scanner used http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_3.htm Penicillin is discovered -
Technology- 1920 to 1929
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_3.htm
Precursur to television invented http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1920s.html Videophone is invented during this time -
Business 1930 to 1939
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_4.htm Nylon is introduced, representing a leap for textile industry. Also, canned beer is introduced which caters to a working class society. -
Education 1930 to 1939
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html
The first successful school desegregation occurs. Also, Frank Cyr introduces a national conference on student transportation and results in school buses being yellow. -
Society 1930 to 1939
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html Roosevelt is elected President and begins the New Deal, trying to spur economic recovery. http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html Furthermore, the world's first TV debuts at the worlds fair -
Medicine 1930 to 1939
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_4.htm Electron microscope is introduced http://perfline.com/textbook/local/mvinas_chronol.htm First blood bank introduced -
Technology- 1930 to 1939
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_4.htm Polaroid photography and the photocopier are invented during this decade. These are precursors to modern digital photography and photocopiers are staples in schools. -
Society 1940 to 1949
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II erupts across Europe and in Japan http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html The first atomic bombis dropped on Hiroshima -
Medicine 1940 to 1949
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_5.htm Kidney dialysis machine invented Synthetic cortisone is invented -
Technology- 1940 to 1949
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_5.htm Modern color television and the first digital computer are invented during this time. -
Business 1940 to 1949
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/twentieth_5.htm Two well known brand names are introduced, the Frisbee and Velcro -
Education 1940 to 1949
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html US enters WW2, resulting in education being on the back burner as teachers are enlisted and students are off to war. http://www.willatworklearning.com/2006/05/people_remember.html Dale's Cone of experience is introduced, a cisual way of showing teaching methods and retention -
Technology- 1950 to 1959
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern.htm Television becomes the dominant media during the 50's and the computer modem is invented during this time, allowing for the connection of computers. -
Education 1950 to 1959
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html Skinner's ideas of of human behavior are published, emphasizing changed in behavior by reinforcement. Also, the ACT test is first administered. -
Society 1950 to 1959
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html Rosa Parks ignites a civil rights movement http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html USSR launced Sputnik, it's first spaceship -
Medical 1950 to 1959
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern.htm Birth control and also the pacemaker is introduced -
Business 1950 to 1959
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern.htm The credit card is introduced, shaping the corporate world, opening up the possibilty of credit companies and a society built on credit. Also, the first patent for bar codes is released, allowing business to maintain inventory and sell at a much more efficient rate. -
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Third Wave- Information Age
Third Wave Generally, the Information Age has seen a rise of computer use, information passing along communications networks and a shift in paradigm thinking from the Industrial Age -
Business 1960 to 1969
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern_2.htm Video game development begins, a start to a billion dollar industry fueled by need for entertainment. Also, the audio cassette becomes available, changing the music industry by moving away from vinyl records. -
Medicine 1960 to 1969
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern_2.htm Valium and also soft contact lenses are introduced -
Technology- 1960 to 1969
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern_2.htm Computer development takes a large step forward during this decade, with the introduction of the computer mouse and BASIC programming language -
Education 1960 to 1969
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html The term learning disabiity is first used, and students with special needs are recognized and taught differently Also, the first bilingual public school is introduced -
Society 1960 to 1969
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html President Kennedy is assassinated, partly because of civil right's tension. Also, America puts a man on the moon -
Technology- 1970 to 1979
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern_3.htm Computers are again center stage- the introduction of the microprocessor and ethernet networks set the stage for computers to be in homes and schools -
Business 1970 to 1979
http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html Two significant business developments occur that would shape the world and still do- Apple Computers and Microsoft are incorporated. -
Education 1970 to 1979
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html
The first e-book is invented which will result in a change in availabilty of learning materials. Also, gifted and talented education is promoted via the Marland Report to Congress -
Medicine 1970 to 1979
http://perfline.com/textbook/local/mvinas_chronol.htm CAT scans are introduced for detection and diagnosis http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern_3.htm Artificial heart is invented -
Society 1970 to 1979
http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html Star Wars is released, treating the public to special effects Sony sells the first VCR, paving the way for home entertainment -
Business 1980 to 1989
http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html Two business developments that shape the world here, with Apple introduving the GUI interface for computers and also the infamous "1984" ad that shapes advertising to this day. -
Education 1980 to 1989
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html A study recognizes that massive reform is needed in education in both public education and teacher training. Also, the space shuttle Challenger explodes carrying what was to be the first teacher astronaut -
Society 1980 to 1989
http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html NASA launced first space shuttle http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html Ronald Reagan is elected President, ushering in a conservative approach -
Medicine 1980 to 1989
http://www.history-timelines.org.uk/events-timelines/10-history-of-medicine-timeline.htm HIV is first identified Smallpox is eradicated -
Technology- 1980 to 1989
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/modern_4.htm Two influential companies make their products know during this decade- IBM markets the PC and Apple markets their computer -
Business 1990 to 1999
http://www.web-friend.com/help/general/tech_history.html Apple and Microsoft exchange interesting positions, with Microsoft buying shares of Apple to save it from bankruptcy and in turn getting out of a monopoly lawsuit. -
Education 1990 to 1999
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html Whiteboard begin to replace the blackboard in classes, and also the first charter school law is passed in Minnesota -
Society 1990 to 1999
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html First online university introduced Google is introduced and becomes a societal phenomena -
Medicine 1990 to 1999
http://www.history-timelines.org.uk/events-timelines/10-history-of-medicine-timeline.htm Dolly the sheep becomes first clone First vaccine for hepatitis A -
Technology- 1990 to 1999
http://www.csulb.edu/~murdock/histofcs.html Multimedia PC's are developed and software begins to be distributed on CD-ROM Also, the internet advances to a large degree and the web explodes with content -
Business 2000 to present
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod Apple introduces iPod, shaping a whole culture and defining business and entertainment gadgets http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone Apple introduces iPhone, merging entertainment, games, music, email, web and communications in one device -
Education 2000 to present
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html
The No Child Left Behind Act is passed,which holds schools accountable for student performance. Also, multiple school shootings occur at the higher education level. -
Medicine 2000 to present
http://www.history-timelines.org.uk/events-timelines/10-history-of-medicine-timeline.htm First vaccine targeting a cause of cancer in humans http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/ModernInvention.htm Artificial liver invented -
Technology- 2000 to present
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook Facebook is launched in February 2004, Skype and other companies bring video communications to the home user -
Society 2000 to present
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/educationhistorytimeline.html 911 tranforms the country, introduces the Patriot Act and is a watershed event President Barack Obama is elected President, riding a wave of support from the online and youth communities -
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Fourth Wave- Communication Age
Fourth WaveProjected fourth age, the Communication Age, which corresponds with a rise in social based networks.
