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The First Printing Press
Printing press invention by Gutenberg. From this point on, printed content got simpler to reproduce and communicate, which helps the information to flow and spread. Watters, A. Teaching Machines. (n.d.)
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Pre-20th Century
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18th Century Printing House
The widespread expansion of education to the middle classes, particularly among women, was a cause of and an incentive for the significant rise in reading material available in the middle of the 17th century. Early in the 19th century, technological developments enabled printing costs to be reduced, leading to the creation of the first mass-market paperbacks. Newspapers and magazines were printed. Watters, A. Teaching Machines. (n.d.)
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Phonograph (Gramophone)
The first phonograph or gramophone was finished by Thomas Edison. First to be able to replicate the recorded sound was Edison's phonograph. Watters, A. Teaching Machines. (n.d.)
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Motion Picture Camera
The motion camera was developed. The advancement of technology eventually resulted in the creation of numerous cinema genres. The making of educational films has been one popular film genre. Films were employed to teach students in classrooms, train workers in the workforce, and even train soldiers for combat throughout the 20th century. Watters, A. Teaching Machines. (n.d.)
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Invention of Radio
The radio was created by Marconi. Wireless sound transmission made conversation and the exchange of ideas easier. Watters, A. Teaching Machines. (n.d.)
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The First Language Lab
The phonetics laboratory that was build at Washington State College. Department History | Foreign Languages and Cultures | Washington State University. (n.d.). Retrieved June 17, 2017, from https://forlang.wsu.edu/overview/department-history-2/ -
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The 20th Century
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Radios in Clasrooms
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Overhead Projector
In the 1930s, projectors were first developed for use in American military training. After that, Roger Appledorn upgraded the projector in the 1960s, and it immediately gained popularity in schools. Watters, A. Teaching Machines. (n.d.)
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The Language Labs
The language laboratories were spaces where foreign learners had access to audio or audio-visual materials to enhance their language skills. The Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (2001). 28.8 Language Laboratories.
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Skinner's Teaching Machine
Skinner, a behavioral psychologist who in the 1950s invented a "teaching machine," a mechanical device designed to automate and individualize instruction so that students could learn at their own pace. www.nea.org -
CALL
In the 1960s, mainframe-based drill and practice materials, particularly those based on the University of Illinois' PLATO system, marked the beginning of CALL (computer-assisted language learning). Hansson, & Thomas. (2008). Handbook of Research on Digital Information Technologies: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues. IGI Global. -
The Audio Cassette
In order to address a gap in the then-available options for audio recording media, the audio cassette—also known as the compact cassette or simply the tape—was initially created in 1963. The old reel-to-reel recorders were pricey and difficult to operate. The development of the cassette tape made it possible for anybody to record audio without the specialized knowledge or training needed for reel-to-reel. Watters, A. Teaching Machines. (n.d.)
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The First Personal Computers
The IBM ( International Business Machines Corporation) introduced the first personal computers in 1981. Hansson, & Thomas. (2008). Handbook of Research on Digital Information Technologies: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues. IGI Global. -
Compact Disc (CD)
1982 Compact disc (CD) was developed. It is used to distribute computer software and multimedia applications that are used in the language classroom. Hansson, & Thomas. (2008). Handbook of Research on Digital Information Technologies: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues. IGI Global. -
The World Wide Web
The advent of the world wide web marked a turning point in human history. In the beginning, it was only used by academics and NASA employees, but by 1996, it was more often utilized in homes and schools. Hansson, & Thomas. (2008). Handbook of Research on Digital Information Technologies: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues. IGI Global. -
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The 21st Century
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Youtube
The public first had access to YouTube in the early 2000s. Today, teachers use YouTube videos to conduct their lessons, and students can choose from a wide variety of videos to improve their own learning. Hansson, & Thomas. (2008). Handbook of Research on Digital Information Technologies: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues. IGI Global. -
Google Translate
Google Translate is a free multilingual machine translation service developed by Google, to translate text, speech, images, sites, or real-time video from one language into another. Hansson, & Thomas. (2008). Handbook of Research on Digital Information Technologies: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues: Innovations, Methods, and Ethical Issues. IGI Global. -
Mobile Smartphones
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The Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Education systems can organize the learning experiences of participants, including teachers and students, using learning management systems (LMS). These tools allow for the presentation of lessons, task assignment, the creation of real-world learning situations, and electronic conversation. Morpus, N. (n.d.). How Virtual Reality will Educate Students into the Future - Capterra Blog.http://blog.capterra.com/how-virt
ual-reality-will-educate-students-into-the-future/
