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30,000 BCE
Cave Drawings
There have been debates regarding technology's place in education for at least 2,500 years. Some aspects of instructional technology can be compared to the evolution of extremely simple tools, such drawings on cave walls. -
Period: 30,000 BCE to
Oral Communication
Human speech was one of the earliest forms of formal instruction, yet over time technology has been employed more and more to support or facilitate spoken communication. The accurate recollection was a necessary talent in the past when stories, folklore, histories, and news were passed down orally. Many aboriginal societies continue to follow this oral practice today. (Bates, 2015) -
510 BCE
Pythagoras Academy
The first people to establish what we now refer to as primary and secondary schools were the Greeks. The first formal educational institution was Pythagoras Academy. In an open classroom setting, students studied philosophy, physics, and mathematics. -
105
Paper Made in China
Traditional paper-making dates back to 105 AD, when Cai Lun, a court official of the Han Dynasty, created a sheet of paper using mulberry and other coarse fibers, old rags, hemp waste, and fishing nets. -
382
Mansucript Transcription
In order for the literate class from various places to be able to quickly recognize the Latin alphabet, manuscript transcription was created as a writing standard in Europe. -
Period: 1440 to
Written Communication
The human voice was the oldest form of communication, but the writing was developed in Iraq and Egypt around 3,200 BC. It was created in China around 1,500 BC. The Mayans and other central American civilizations both developed writing systems. The alphabet was created in what is now Israel and Lebanon around 1,600 BC, and this was a significant advancement. -
1450
Gutenberg Printing Press
In the 1450s, Gutenberg invented the printing press, which was a really revolutionary technological advancement in Europe. The flow and distribution of information are facilitated going forward since printed material is now simpler to duplicate and distribute. -
Public Education
Boys and girls attended petty schools, a type of infant school, in affluent households. However, grammar school was only for boys. Girls from the upper classes, as well as occasionally guys, were tutored. There were also dame schools where young girls were taught skills like reading and writing. In numerous locations during the 17th century, boarding schools for girls were established. They included instruction on topics including writing, singing, and embroidery for girls. -
School Slate
School slates are used throughout the 19th century in nearly all classrooms. -
Chalkboard
The invention of the chalkboard is commonly attributed to a Scottish teacher named James Pillans in the nineteenth century. A reusable writing surface is the chalkboard or blackboard. Chalk or calcium carbonate is used to write on these boards. These are still utilized in classrooms, despite becoming much less common. -
Phonograph
The first phonograph or gramophone was finished by Thomas Edison. The first to be able to replicate the recorded sound was Edison's phonograph. -
Pencil
Similar to the chalkboard, the pencil is a staple of almost every American school. Pencils gradually took the role of the school slate as mass-produced paper and pencils were more widely available in the late 19th century. -
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Broadcasting and Video
The development of the radio, which allowed news and music to be broadcast to numerous people simultaneously, was patented in 1900. The television was created not long after inventors figured out how to broadcast images along with audio. -
Radio
Actually, the first entity to deliver teachings to schools over radio was the Board of Education of New York City. Millions of American students received programming from "schools of the air" during the course of the following two decades. -
Overhead Projector
In the 1930s, projectors were first developed for use in American military training. After that, Roger Appledorn upgraded the projector in the 1960s, and it immediately gained popularity in schools. -
Magnetic Tape Recorders
In language labs, tape recorders would be extremely important. -
Information Age: Educational Television
In the early 1960s, there were more than 50 TV channels with nationally broadcast educational content. -
The Handheld Calculator
Handheld calculators were introduced into the United States in 1970 and 1971. Basic mathematical operations were computed using the calculator. -
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Computer Technologies
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Plato Computer
The first widely used computer-assisted instruction system was called PLATO. It was used to compute assignments and as a learning tool, gradually taking the place of typewriters. -
Laptop
In 1988, laptops were first used in educational settings. For presentations and demonstrations, teachers used them. Laptops were not widely used in homes at the time due to their high cost. -
Digital Age
The introduction of personal computers and other later technologies that enable people to simply and quickly share information is referred to as the "digital age." -
Interactive Whiteboard
The whiteboard gave the chalkboard a facelift. That was changed into a more interactive system using a computer, a projector, and a white screen that is touch-sensitive. Currently being gradually introduced into classrooms. -
Apple Ipad
Since Apple launched iPad in 2010, IPad helps teachers create active learning experiences in the classroom in several ways. -
References
Courses, The Great. “From Radio to Television: The History of Electronic Communication.” Wondrium Daily, 20 May 2017, www.wondriumdaily.com/radio-television-history-of-electronic-communication.
https://prezi.com/fgwos5i9pj4_/copy-of-the-history-of-educational-technology/ -
References
Bates, A. W. (Tony), and A. W. Bates. “6.2 a Short History of Educational Technology – Teaching in A Digital Age.” 6.2 a Short History of Educational Technology – Teaching in A Digital Age, opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/chapter/section-8-1-a-short-history-of-educational-technology. Accessed 9 Nov. 2022. -
References
Fastiggi, Will. “A Brief History of Education (& Educational Technology) - Technology for Learners.” Technology for Learners, 10 May 2018, technologyforlearners.com/a-brief-history-of-education-educational-technology.
“Educational Technology - EduTech Wiki.” Educational Technology - EduTech Wiki, edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Educational_technology#A_short_history. Accessed 9 Nov. 2022. -
References
Ben. “Technology in Education: A Brief History - EnosTech.com.” EnosTech.com, 17 Nov. 2021, www.enostech.com/technology-in-education-a-brief-history.