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Instructional Technology Throughout History

  • Stereopticon

    This device was used in education in the second half of the 19th century.
  • School Musuems

    In 1905 the first school musuem opened in St. Loius. These musuems educational tools such as: slides, films, study prints and other educational materials.
  • Rochester, New York utilized films in education.

    Teachers integrate films into curriculum.
  • Radio

    Radio
    During the 1930's the radio revolutionized education.
  • Computer-Assisted Instruction

    IBM developed CAI programs to be used in schools.
  • Televisions

    Televisions
    FORD Foundation created public television programming.
  • Computers

    Computers
    In 1983 computers were introduced into the school setting.
  • Internet (World Wide Web)

    Internet  (World Wide Web)
    The internet changed technology, education and research in numerous ways.
  • Online Classes

    Online Classes
    In 2008, 4.6 million students were taking online classes.
  • Social Networking

    Social Networking
    Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube are utlizied as educational tools.