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Period: 1920 BCE to 1970 BCE
Early Technology
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The computer arrives
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Early Technology
Beggining with radios and televitions, and later audio video cassettes, a variety of technological tools become popular in the classroom. -
IBM
IBM is the first personal computer in 1982. The first computer reach schools, but the ratio of students to computers is very high. -
The CD-ROM
the CD_ROM is invented in the mid-1980s and soon, interesting educational programmes are developed for use in schools and at home. -
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The internet gets a start
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internet in schools
The internet arrived in the schools in the early 1990s. By the end of the decade, 83% of secundary schools had internet access, but it was slow and not all schools had the best conection. Google, Yahoo... are created -
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Internet goes mobile
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High speed internet
In the first decade of the 21st century, high-speed internet and new wierless technology make internet a valuable resourse for educators and students. Social media and online courses give students the oportunity to learn from each other anywere any time. Over 85% of UK teenegers have smartphones and bring them to lessons. -
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( The future) Where to from here
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Where is technology heading to?
Technology will be more and more significant in schools. Computers will help each student achive his or her individual learning goals. More and more online material will be used. Students will have a whider choice of subjects to study. Mobile devices like smart phones and tablets will be an integral part of the lesson