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Period: 30,000 BCE to
Researched Evolution of Technology
Past innovations combined with technology used today. The Evolution of Technology in the Classroom. (2017, August 01). Retrieved from https://online.purdue.edu/ldt/learning-design-technology/resources/evolution-technology-classroom -
3400 BCE
Hieroglyphics first used
One of the world's oldest forms of writing. Sparked education. -
550 BCE
First Globe
Introduction of a globe to the world . -
Chalk Board
First version of a chalk board was used by James Pillans when he hung a large slate on the wall of a classroom. -
Photography Introduction
Black and white photographs on a glass slide that could be projected using a Magic Lantern were invented by William and Frederick Langheim. -
Radios
New way of learning. On-air learning style. -
Overhead projector
Projected images onto a clear surface. Easier method of instruction for the whole class. -
Ballpoint pen
The ballpoint pen was invented and is still used today. Permanent way of writing information down. -
Video tapes
Allowed for recorded instruction or information transferring. Just like a flipped classroom, the video tapes help instruct without lecture. -
New version of a chalkboard.
Improvements to the black board. New name became to Green board. -
Whiteboards
Black boards and green boards improved to white boards. -
Powerpoint
Powerpoint, first called presenter, was invented in 1984. -
Powerpoint
Microsoft released the first version of the powerpoint/presenter software. -
transparencies
These were used on the overhead projectors to help instruct a class. Can be written on. -
Smart Board
Evolution of the blackboard and whiteboard. screen is projected and does not require markers or pens to write on. -
Writing and Digital Tools: English/Language Arts
"Many students write using word processors and write in online environments."
(Ryan, K., Cooper, J. M., & Bolick, C. M. (2013, (page 195))