History of Technology in Classrooms

Development of Technology in the Educational Environment

Period: Nov 12, 1890 to Nov 18, 2012

Chalkboards

Nov 18, 1890

Chalkboards were implemented in the classroom environment to write on.

Pencils

Nov 18, 1900

Pencils are a staple to learning. Pencils are used to write down information

Overheads

Nov 18, 1930

Overheads were created to project a screen on a wall or board to demonstrate.

Ballpoint Pens

Nov 18, 1940

Pens are another utensil used in the classroom.

Headphones

Nov 18, 1950

Headphones were used in the classroom to send information to a single person.

Educational Television

Nov 18, 1958

Television shows were used to teach people.

Photocopier

Nov 18, 1959

Photocopiers made it easier to copy papers and assignments to give to students

Handheld Calculator

Nov 18, 1970

Calculators that students can use in order to compute information.

Computer

Nov 18, 1980

Computers were implemented in the classroom

Interactive Whiteboards

Nov 18, 1999

Implemented in schools that can display information and students can interact with,

Clickers

Nov 18, 2005

Allow students to get polled or quizzed by a teacher in the classroom.

iPads

Nov 18, 2010

Ipads are used to interact with students with each having one.