The history of technology in education

Abacus

2016 BCE

Helped people with maths calculations, basic interactive form of technology

Textbooks

Oct 9, 1500

Books are an essential source of educational technology. They were first made after the printing press (1500) as a main tool of seeking knowledge, information and research.

Public education

Oct 9, 1600

By the 1600, children had the chance to attend school and be taught by a teacher within a classroom.

Chalkboard

Oct 7, 1800

Chalkboards were educational technology that teachers used to teach students in an classroom environment, since the 19th century. It allowed teachers to share information with the whole class, however it eventually had to be erased due to lack of space.

Educational radio

Oct 3, 1920

Allow pupils to stream anytime and place, listen and write down important notes.

Educational computer

Oct 9, 1960

standalone non-networked, further increased and developed students knowledge and research ideas. Acted as the 'computer tutor' and things got more interactive and motivation for learning increased.

Educational film

Oct 1, 1980

Visual and more engaging, pupils gained a different style of learning

Internet

Oct 9, 1996

The internet is a global connection of networks, through a wide range of devices. A great educational technology used for many different aims and purposes.

Interactive whiteboards

Oct 9, 1999

An interactive teaching device for teachers and advanced form of learning for pupils. Better stored memory space compared to a basic whiteboard or chalkboard. Motivates and encourages pupils to learn better through colour, picture and film interaction.

Smartphones and tablets

Oct 9, 2007

Modern devices allowing students and teachers easy access to more through apps and other linked software within them. quick and simple and are easily accessible even on the go and in own time.