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PLATO
PLATO (Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations) was the first generalized computer assisted instruction system. Originally, PLATO was built by the University of Illinois and functioned for four decades, offering coursework (elementary through university) to UIUC students, local schools, and other universities. S -
Computer Mouse
In 1964, the first prototype computer mouse was made to use with a graphical user interface (GUI), 'windows'. Engelbart received a patent for the wooden shell with two metal wheels in 1970, describing it in the patent application as an "X-Y position indicator for a display system." "It was nicknamed the mouse because the tail came out the end," The mouse made it easier for student to use a computer for their projects ect. -
IBM MT/ST (Magnetic Tape/Selectric Typewriter
The IBM MT/ST (Magnetic Tape/Selectric Typewriter) is a model of the IBM Selectric typewriter integrated with magnetic tape recording and playback facilities and built into its own small desk. It was released by IBM in 1964. It recorded text typed on magnetic tape. These could have been used by resurch student for record and present their findings. -
First Handheld Calculator
In 1967, Texas Instrument engineers invented a prototype hand-held calculator that weighed forty-five ounces. The project was code-named Cal Tech. The handheld calculator was released commercially in 1972. This helped student with mathematical problems. -
SCHOLAR
Since 1960s, beginning with Suppe's project at Stanford, Computer-Assisted Instruction(CAI) has been implemented and rapidly evolved throughout times and various areas. With the progress of educational technology, more student-involved and inquiry-based instruction design has been known desirable for human being's constructive learning, against early behaviorism. In such a trend, Scholar was experimentally developed by Jaime Carbonell, as the first Intelligent Tutoring System(ITS) in 1969. -
ARPANET
On August 30th, 1969 the ARPANET, which was originally developed for the military quickly became adopted by major institutes of higher learning for file sharing. The ARPANET would later evolve into todays world wide web. This made sharing and receving infomation much easier for students. -
Altair 8800
The Altair 8800 from Micro Instrumentation Telemetry Systems (MITS) of Albuquerque, NM, is considered by many to be the first "personal computer". At this point in time, there were no computer or electronic stores to buy your own computer. The only options were to build your own system from plans and designs published or sold in magazines and other sources. The personal computer has made it easier for students to do reserch and complie projects. -
Apple II personal computer
The Oregon TrailThe Apple II was the first personal computer to be sucessfully mass-produced. This computer was found in several schools and even offered students the opportunity to play educational videogames. -
HyperStudio
HyperStudio, a multimedia authoring tool that allows people to communicate ideas on diskette, CD-ROM or Internet. It can be described as a multimedia authoring tool, and it provides relatively simple methods for combining varied media. This made it easier for teachers of all levels to get information out to their students in a more interesting fashion. -
Personal Access and Display Device
It functions as a combinations of a Calculator, Personal Organizer, Library research computer, Electronic Mail, Cod less Phone, Mic, Pager, Cellular,
Personal Identification device, Note Book and so many other things. The biggest advantage and the cutest thing about PADD is that it is just palm size. Making it convient and easy for students to carry about. The first PDA was released in 1984 by Psion. -
Graphing Calculator.
The TI-81 is the first graphing calculator made by Texas Instruments. It was designed in 1990 for use in algebra and precalculus courses. Since its original release, it has been superseded several times by newer calculators -
HTML
Tim Berners-Lee - The beginning stages of the World Wide Web. Developed HTML code, which led to the internet, currently work on making information more open. Retriving information has never been easier with the internet. Both student and teacher benefitted greatly from this technology. -
The Google Search Engine
Google began in March 1996 as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Ph.D. students at Stanford University. Today Google is the most widely used web-based search engine. Students, of all ages, on a daily basis use Google to search both personal and educational information. -
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wikipedia was formally launched on 15 January 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. Wikipedia is the world's sixth-most-popular website. As of February 2014, Wikipedia includes over 30.8 million freely usable articles in 287 languages. Wikipedia can give students information on any topic, making the need to go to libraries to do reserch unnecessary. -
The Facebook.com is born
Mark Zuckerberg launched Thefacebook, which changed to facebook.com on February 4th, 2004. This collaborative, online web tool has changed the way many people interact. This and a large collection of Web 2.0 tools are constantly changing the shape of educational technology. Facebook is an easy way for students to communicate while away from the classroom. -
WIFI
The Internet is accessed entirely through wireless, handheld, pocket computers. Some have dubbed Dutch engineer Vic Hayes the "father of Wi-Fi". WIFI has made the life of a student much easier, now students can assess and reserch data anywhere on many portable devices. -
Robotic Teacher's Aide
Lamplighter School students use Logo to program a robotic teacher's aide.
