The History of Educational Technology

Cave Drawings

30,000 BCE

Cave drawing was one of the first ways of using educational technology that appeared before history. These cave paintings might have been used to educate early humans and show them some stories about their life and what happened during their life.

Paper made

105 BCE

The invention of paper has affected human history to a great extent. Thanks to the invention of paper education became much easier.

Manuscript Transcription

382

The manuscript is a handwriting document, while transcripts are the printed copy.

Printing press

1450

Thanks to the invention of the printing press printing of books has become less costing and less time-consuming.

Public education

1600

Throughout history, education was luxury, not everyone had access to education. Just nobles had access to books and education. However, after a time Public schools became accessible thanks to the help of wealthy and rich people.

Hornbook

1700

The hornbook was one of the first forms of educational technology used to aid in teaching reading in American schools. A hornbook was a small, wooden, paddle-shaped instrument. A sheet of paper, with the alphabet, numerals, the Lord’s Prayer, and other reading matter printed on.

Chalkboard slates

1800

Erasable slates, a cheap but durable substitute for costly paper and ink, had been in use for centuries. Students could practice reading and writing and math on their slates, in the classroom or at home.

Radio

1910

Educational radio programs lasted between 30-60 minutes and were broadcasted a few times a week. Radio usage was viewed as a supplement to teacher instruction.

Film strip projector

1930

Film strip projector was used to show educational films in classrooms, serving as a predecessor of videocassettes, DVDs. Thanks to this technology, teachers could benefit from presentations.

Overhead projector

1940

Teachers could display pictures and words on the board; therefore, it made easier to view information for students.

Television

1970

Television has a significant effect on education also, in terms of the transfer of knowledge among people. Some channels have specialized in education and teach science lessons.

Audio Tape

1980

Audio media can make several unique contributions to the teaching-learning process: self-study for non-readers, realistic foreign language practice, stories to stimulate the imagination, and music for physical activity.

Interactive whiteboard

1991

Interactive whiteboard provides students the ability to write, draw, or take notes. Classroom games can be played easily thanks to this technology.

Internet

1995

Thanks to the digital age, everything has started to become much easier. Teachers have started to communicate with their students through e-mail, students have started to have access information much quicker.

Laptop Computers Ipad

2000

Thanks to these improvements in technology people have access to communication with teachers, students, and parents. Besides, teachers can benefit from these tools to provide a dynamic atmosphere in the classroom.

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https://www.sutori.com/story/the-history-of-educational-technology--rkfcZHaKk4crndUuu2xcT4j2
http://institute-of-progressive-education-and-learning.org/a-history-of-education-technology/
https://slate.com/human-interest/2014/10/a-history-of-the-blackboard-how-the-blackboard-became-an-effective-and-ubiquitous-teaching-tool.html
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