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The History of Educational Technology

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  • 1100

    Slate boards

    Slate boards
    They were used in India in the 12th century.
    We can say that chalkboards, which are still used as a tool today, are very useful in terms of practicality.
  • Period: 1100 to

    Slate/Black boards

    Slate boards were in use in India in the 12th century AD, and blackboards became used in schools around the turn of the 18th century.

  • Communication

    Communication
    Development of the first formal correspondence education.

  • Typewriter

    Typewriter
    Considering the first times it was used, it is an incredible invention and a tool for the era.
  • Period: to

    Educational Technology

    Educational technology dates back to 1900's and 1920's. The first large-scale use of technology was in the training films of US WWII soldiers.

  • BBC

    BBC
    BBC began broadcasting educational radio programs.

  • Radio

    Radio
    The first time that radio was used for an educational purpose.
    In the early days of education, teaching through airwaves was a very popular method.

  • Hypertext

    Hypertext
    Hypertext was one of the interesting inventions of the 40s.

  • Skinners

    Skinners
    Programmed instruction.

  • Television

    Television
    Television was first used in education.
    Due to the visual effectiveness of television, it can be used as a tool in various expressions such as presentations and lectures.

  • Telephone/print.

    Telephone/print.
    The standard telephone system become popular. Print was first used at this time.
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    CBT/CAI

    Computer based training system and computer assisted instruction was developed.

  • Video

    Video
    Conferencing using dedicated cable system.
    Using a video as a tool in the classroom can be an useful option in terms of showing documentaries etc.

  • Personal computer

    Personal computer
    We can say that it is the tool that has contributed the most to education from the first time to the present day. It is widely used in both online and face to face education.
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    Mid 80's

    Digitized communication and networking in education. For example: world wide web, eMail and forums.
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    CBL

    Cmputer based learning (CBL) (based on constructivist and cognitivist learning) Concrete and abstract domain-specific problem solving. Microworlds- simulations- hypertext were one of the preferred technologies.

  • Powerpoint

    Powerpoint
    The first use of powerpoint!
    Powerpoint is an excellent tool in terms of making mesmerezing and informative presentations about related topics.

  • WWW

    WWW
    It was invented in 1900, and thanks to the engines we can ask a question to the internet and get an answer. Considering it as a tool, very useful in terms of the speed of accessing information.

  • Social Media

    Social Media
    Today, most of the teachers use various social media channels as a tool.
  • Period: to

    2000's

    The era of multiple mobile and ubiquitous technologies such as MOOCs.

  • Tablets

    Tablets
    The first time that tablets came into our lives.
    They are good educational tools that help teachers to track their students progress.
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    References

    http://edutechwiki.unige.ch/en/Educational_technology
    https://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFwWWsz_X9s
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT-df_zdnfI
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WaCn-KKprg
    pixabay.com
    https://er.educause.edu/articles/2018/7/twenty-years-of-edtech