Technology

Technological Experiences - Jonathan Woods

By JTWOODS
  • SMART Boards

    SMART Boards
    An interactive whiteboard that allowed for handler interaction with computer applications. As projectors and other technologies developed, the product became more desirable
  • Computers

    Computers
    Spurred by the development of Mosaic, computers become available to over 30 million people. This also began to increase the availability to schools and classrooms.
  • Internet Explorer

    Internet Explorer
    Is the browser used by almost all computer users for years to come. Was, and sometimes still is, the staple browser for classroom computers.
  • Zip Disks

    Zip Disks
    Stronger versions of the Floppy Disk are created and supplant Floppy Disks. Also allowed students to now save and transport their work from one location to another in a simple fashion.
  • Palm Pilots

    Palm Pilots
    Hand held computers become available for business purpose, which would lay the groundwork for the iPad in later years.
  • CD-ROMS

    CD-ROMS
    CD-Roms allowed music and videos to become more widespread in the public, and in the classrooms.
  • 4k Resolution Projector

    4k Resolution Projector
    These projectors allowed for better digital images to be displayed to the masses. They also allowed for classrooms to implement computers more effectively in the classroom.
  • Apple TV

    Apple TV
    This device is used as a digital media player that can transmit or receive data. This device allows for easier maintenance within the classroom when using a SMART Board. The expense of this device is much lower than that of a projector.
  • First Generation iPad

    First Generation iPad
    Hand held device that allowed for computer interfaces on-the-go, this device is now instrumental in the classroom as it allows students to work at their desks, at home, and in groups much easier than before.