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30,000 BCE
Cave Drawings
One of the earliest examples of educational technology use in human history was cave carving.On the cave, people would etch images of animals or other creatures. To paint on the rocks, they primarily used pulverized stone, sand combined with animal blood, or animal fat.However, it's also possible that early people used these cave paintings to instruct them and to tell them tales about their lives and the events that occurred there. -
510 BCE
Pythagoras Academy
The first formal education academy in history was Pythagoras.
Students studied philosophy, science, and mathematics in an open classroom environment. -
382
Manuscript Transcripts
Manuscripts are written documents, whereas transcripts are printed versions. Both terms have Latin roots. These Floodlitmanuscripts, which were developed over the Middle Ages, travel to Europe. Manuscrpts encourage students to utilize their handwriting, particularly in the elementary years. -
510
Paper Made in China
Paper's invention had a significant impact on human history. Although paper has been used in China since 105 A.C., Cai Lun (about 50 AD–121) was the first person to significantly innovate the material and promote its widespread use. Paper was invented to facilitate classroom instruction, and instructors use it daily for a wide range of tasks. -
1450
Gutenberg Printing Press
The moveable printing metals that Gutenberg invented in the 1450s were intended to make book printing faster and less expensive.The letters were reused, rearranged, or reset countless times in order to create several messages utilizing the metals.
Many people who needed to advance science, technology, and study were able to use the printing press as it expanded across society. Libraries also profit from the tools and have a large selection of inexpensive books. -
Public Education 1600-1800
Public schools are those that have been established by affluent individuals to assist in educating underprivileged youngsters.
People were taught various skills at these institutions that they would later require in the workplace. Students had to pay to obtain their grades, but within a few years, all grades were made available to everyone enrolled in public schools without charge. -
Audiovisual Age 1910-1940
With the development of radio waves, which have the ability to transmit voice, music, and all other types of data over the air, radio was first used as a wireless telegraph. In the past, individuals had access to a wealth of information and knowledge thanks to educational radio programs that aimed to teach listeners and advance their scientific literacy. -
Audiovisual Age 1910-1940
Filmstrips, which predated videocassettes, DVDs, and Blu-ray technology, were used to screen instructive films in classrooms. By rotating a knob, film strip projectors allowed professors to play presentations for class discussions. Thus, it aided in the growth of kids' creativity. The system became visually awakened as a result. It provided a fresh approach to teaching and learning. -
Audiovisual Age 1910-1940
In the past, overhead projectors helped the educational process since teachers could display words and pictures on the board, which made it simpler for pupils to understand what was being taught. -
Information Age 1960-1980
Television has made a tremendous contribution to knowledge sharing. Therefore, some networks have a focus on education and impart scientific knowledge while also engaging viewers in literature and history.
