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History of educational technology

  • Chalkboard

    Chalkboard
    Chalkboard: A teaching staple since the 19th century it allowed teachers to share the information with the students. However, if the chalkboard is full then they have to erase all the writing to write new information therefore, the student has to write down the notes
  • Printing press

    Printing press
    The printing press was created in 1800 to the 19th century by Charles Stanhope. A printing press is built with an iron frame instead of wooden one and it was able to print 200 copies per hour. It also had set of large printing sheets and another press manufacturer.
  • educational Radio

    educational Radio
    The Educational radio was invented to in the 1920's- 30’s. It was created so they are able to share the knowledge to the people who were unable to access the school. The disadvantages are it was too expensive therefore, not everyone was able to get access. They may not know how to write or spell a certain word,as they will not be able to make notes. fi they have a question regarding the topic but they will not be able to ask as it is an audio. Everyone have different learning style.
  • Educational Programmed TV

    Educational Programmed TV
    Educational programme TV was created 1970. The PBS public broadcasting system they brought the idea to do educational programme so people can learn as the school use to be really far not everyone was able to access and afford the expense, therefore, they would watch it on the TV. But not everyone was able to afford to buy a TV.
  • Computer

    Computer
    The computer was created during 1960’s to 70’s, it's standalone non- network.The teachers thought the computer was a saviour for the school and university it would make it easy for them to keep their information safe into the database.But they use to use the computer for tutorial and coaching instruction, drill and practice, problem-solving, simulation.The people did not get the opportunity to get access as it was very expensive. It did not have a mouse, they had to type it up.
  • Educational film- The projector

    Educational film- The projector
    Educational film- it is a project that uses still image on an advancing piece of the film accompanied by audio recording as a tool of learning for the student so they are able to engage in learning. This technology remained popular through 1925-1980’s.
  • Phone

    Phone
    Phone (iPhone, Samsung) 2016. It can be used to keep in touch with friends and family through social networking such as; WhatsApp, and much more. It is portable but it's expensive not everyone will be able to afford it,.Although it has is a very good source of learning or interacting with people but, it can be a huge distraction for the student as,the student they relied upon the technology to help them out but it stops them from interacting with the peers face to face.
  • Tablets

    Tablets
    Tablets 2007 -10. it is exciting to use it has a good network connection and able to search information up on the internet. It is portable. However, it can easily distract individual from the work and go off task to their own activities such as; go on social networking sites or play games. It allows independent.Lack of development of other skills.They children will mostly be reliant on the technology. It’s very expensive as for this, not everyone will get access to the technology.