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The Slide Rule
it was first introduced in 1654 by Robert Bissaker. -
The Horn Book
the hornbook was used in the classroom as a technology device. -
The Magic Lantern.
It was first introduced around 1646,magic lanterns were deployed in the classroom to enhance learning and student engagement. -
The Jacquard Loom.
Released in France in 1725 by Joseph-Marie Jacquard. designed to weave silk using punch cards that controlled the actions of the device. -
Blackboards
In 1800 was a revolution, students started to use small blackboards made by wood. -
The Calculating Engine
Charles Babbage introduced the calculating engine in 1822 which led to modern day digital computing. -
The Typewriter
Christopher Sholes introduced the typewriter which also debuted the QWERTY keyboard which is still used on modern day devices and computers. -
Stereoscopes
At the beginning of 1900, stereoscopes were being released on the market and provided a way to view images in 3D. -
The Film Projector
the film projector was making its way into classroom environment By 1925. -
The Radio
In 1925 the radio started to be used in education. -
The Overhead Projector
In 1930 the overhead projector was introduced to the classroom prior to being widely used by the military during World War II. -
The Mimeograph
It was used by teachers to print their clasroom materials in 1940. -
The Headphones.
In 1950 were introduced to the classroom and were installed in listening stations. -
The Slide Ruler.
It was also Around the 1950s in wich the slide ruler was starting to be used more widely in the classroom. -
Videotape
The use of Videotape in clasroom started to use in 1950, first was used in california. -
The Photocopier
This machine helped teachers to create copies of classroom materials easier and faster than the mimeograph machine.in 1950. -
The Microfilm Viewer.
This machine provided a way for students to view individual filmstrips at their own pace. During the 1960's. -
Liquid Paper
it was introduced and widely used with the typewriter in 1960. -
The Calculator.
The calculator marked the transition to the handheld calculator in the classroom environment. -
The Scantron
The main purpose of the Scantron was to save teachers time when grading multiple exams. -
The Public Broadcasting System
It was a great tool to have classes trought the tv and the clasroom in 1970. -
The Apple II.
It was a very famous desktop computer which allowed students to learn geography and math problems using computer games. -
The Personal Computer.
Personal computers began to be used for a variety of learning purposes and as an eventual replacement for the typewriter when creating and completing reports and assignments -
The CD-ROM.
At the Beginning, students could store Audio and Video, -
The Internet.
By 1990 it was made available to the general public. -
The Interactive Whiteboard
By 1990 this device was gradually getting replaced with an interactive whiteboard. -
You Tube
An effective and very imformative tool to use at the classroon, Since 2005. -
iClicker.
It became a popular classroom tool for teachers and Students. -
The iPad.
By 2007 smartphones were beginning to increase in popularity and were widely used by students around the world. -
Virtual Reality.
Many Teachres have been enhancing the classroom learning experience using virtual or augmented reality.
