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THE HORNBOOK
During the 1600s, the hornbook was used in the classroom as a technology device that taught basics such as vowels and consonants as well as the alphabet. Additionally, the Lord’s Prayer and an expression of appreciation of the Trinity were also included. The lesson material was laminated to protect the information from the everyday wear and tear of student use. The protective cover was made from sheep and oxen horns used as a base for the laminating substance. -
First School Ever in America
The Boston Latin School was the first public school opened in the United States. It was opened in early 1635 and still to this day it is the oldest remaining school in our nation. -
The magic Lantern
The magic lantern was first introduced in 1646 and was also known as the Magin Catacoprica which meant “magic lantern.” Although the device was used in homes and theaters, magic lanterns were deployed in the classroom to enhance learning and student engagement. The photographic slides were inserted one at a time for viewing of specific images or subject matter. Those who were proficient at using a magic lantern could rapidly change the slides to make it appear as if the image was moving. -
Early 17th century teaching
In the 17th century public schools in America only focused on the virtues of family, religion, and community. They disregarded on what we commonly think of as our academics such as math, reading, and writing. -
Start of technology education
Did you know that the introduction of the modern library and the pencil in the mid-1600s marked the beginning of the use of technology in education??? -
Private Tudors
Meanwhile down in the South, schools were not common in the 1600s and the early 1700s. Wealthy families paid for private tutors to educate their children. -
Lets stick with just rebuilding
Until the Reconstruction Era after the American Civil War public schools were obsolete -
No girls allowed
Girls were usually not taught how to write in early America but only taught how to write. -
18th century
Common Schools emerged in the 18th century. These schools educated students of all ages in one room with one teacher. Students did not attend these schools for free. Parents paid tuition, provided housing for the school teacher, or contributed other commodities in exchange for their children being allowed to attend the school. -
The Jacquard Loom
Computer programming skills are widely taught throughout various grade levels in the US education system. The Jacquard Loom marked the beginning of modern day computer programming. First introduced in France in 1725 by Joseph-Marie Jacquard, the loom was designed to weave silk using punch cards that controlled the actions of the device. Punch cards were used as controls in the very first computers which led to the advanced programming capabilities used in today’s classrooms. -
Finally WE GET TO LEARN
By the mid-19th century, academics were finally being taught in public schools -
Slates and Chalk
It was during the 1800s that students used slates which were small blackboards that were written on using a piece of chalk. Students used slates in place of pen and paper, even though slates were not very convenient for longer assignments and could only be used to solve short equations. Then they were erased so they could be used to solve a new equation. -
1900s
By 1900, 31 states had compulsory school attendance for students from ages 8-14. By 1918, every state required students to complete elementary school. -
Progressive schooling
The idea of a progressive education, educating the child to reach his full potential and actively promoting and participating in a democratic society, began in the late 1800s and became widespread by the 1930s. John Dewey was the founder of this movement. -
THOMAS EDISON WAS OBVIOUSLY A FORTUNE TELLER
"The 20th century brought a variety of technological devices into the classroom such as the filmstrip projector, the overhead projector, the motion picture, and educational television. (Ryan and Cooper, 2016 ; P 186-187)." Things seemed to be heading to such a tech-savvy future that even Thomas Edison had once stated "Books will soon be obsolete in the schools (Ryan and Cooper, 2016 ; P 187)." -
Segregation
Through the 1960s the United States had a racially segregated system of schools. This was despite the 1954 Brown vs. Board Supreme Court ruling. By the late 1970s segregated schooling in the United States was eliminated. -
FIRST COMPUTER IN SCHOOLS WAS A ....
In the later part of the 1970s, the very first computer was integrated into schools. By the early 1980s when IBM created the first PC, nearly twenty percent of schools in the US had computers in use. -
Could this be the end of teachers as we know it???
When the first microcomputers were becoming affordable many software products were supposed to hammer students on basic skills. Many people were predicting that would be the end of teachers in a class room as we knew it. (Ryan and Cooper; 2016 ; P 187) -
Nothing can replace a teacher student bond
As we now know educational technology is just another tool that teachers can use to help expand students knowledge(Ryan and Cooper; 2016 ; P 187). We no longer have to fear the terminator showing up to teach our students. -
No child left behind
In 2001, the United States entered its current era of education accountability/reform with the institution of the No Child Left Behind law. -
YOU GET A LAPTOP, YOU GET A LAPTOP, AND YOU GET A LAPTOP
By 2005, more than 50% of public schools included laptops for students in their technology budget. -
Internet in schools
Again in 2005 more than 90% of schools had access to the Internet. By 2011, many schools were including tablet PCs for students and teachers in their technology budget. -
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Percent of Teens and Adults who use social media sites over time
Teens using social networking sites
-2006 = 55%
-2007 = 60%
-2008 = 65%
-2009 = 73%
-2011 = 80%
-2012 = 81% Adults using social networking sites
-2006 = 16%
-2007 = 20%
-2008 = 29%
-2009 = 47%
-2011 = 64%
-2012 = 67% (Ryan and Cooper, 2016 ; P 189) -
New technology usually goes through three stages of application
Stage 1 = Tecnology is usually applied to things we already do. For example; when most teachers begin to use power point software they will most likely use it to show text and pictures which is what prior tech already had done. (Ryan and Cooper, 2016 ; P 189) -
Stage 2
In stage 2 teachers usually will use the new technology to improve existing tasks. Instead of using power point to drill text into the students knowledge bank they will start using it to branch out in different directions for the topic on hand. (Ryan and Cooper, 2016 ; P 189) -
3rd and final stage
In the final stage of tech maturity teachers start to use this new technology in ways in which they have never used it before. Sticking with my power point example the teachers will use this presentation to reach students from all over the globe. (Ryan and Cooper, 2016 ; P 189) -
Teachers will progress with Technology
The technology will keep progressing and continue to blow us all away. With keeping that in mind and looking back to where people thought our teachers were going to become extinct we now know that they will progress right along with technology. As our technology matures also will the teachers along with it. (Ryan and Cooper, 2016 ; P 187) -
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Percent of Teens and Adults who use Titter change over time
Teens who use Twitter
-2009 = 8%
-2010 = 12%
-2011 = 16%
-2012 = 24% Adults who use Twitter
-2011 = 12%
-2012 = 16% (Ryan and Cooper, 2016 ; P 189)
