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Magic Lantern
The magic lantern was first introduced in 1646 and was also known as the Magin Catacoprica which meant “magic lantern.” Magic lanterns were deployed in the classroom to enhance learning and student engagement. The photographic slides were inserted one at a time for viewing of specific images or subject matter. Those who were proficient at using a magic lantern could rapidly change the slides to make it appear as if the image was moving. -
Slates, Blackboards and Chalk
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Typewriter
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Film Projector and Radio
It was also during 1925 that the radio started to be used in education. Some schools used the radio to broadcast lessons to other schools using a specific radio station. The first lesson was sent over the radio by the Board of Education in New York City in 1925. -
Overhead Projector
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Headphones and Audio Tapes
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Hand Held Calculators
First handheld calculator by Texas Instrument, "Cal Tech" prototype, a calculator that could add, multiply, subtract, and divide, and print results to a paper tape while being compact enough to be held in the hand. -
Scantron
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Personal Computer
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Internet
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Interactive Whiteboards
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YouTube
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Apple iPad
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Virtual Reality
As recently as last year and into 2017, many educators have been enhancing the classroom learning experience using virtual or augmented reality. Modern devices such as Google Cardboard VR allow students to study locations and objects in 3D in addition to exploring current events.
