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510 BCE
Pythagoras Academy
Pythagoras Academy is the first educational academy founded in history. It was founded by the philosopher Pythagoras. Students were taught in an open classroom where they learned philosophy, science, and mathematics. -
30 BCE
Cave Drawings
Cave drawings are dating back to 30,000 BCE. Since the written language was not formed yet, humans used drawings and symbols to communicate. We may say that cave drawing is the basis of the language we use today. -
105
The Invention of Paper
Paper was invented around 105 A.D. in China. The invention of paper greatly helped the spread of information, literature, and literacy. -
1450
The Invention of the Printing Press
The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1450. It is a device that allows for the mass production of printed matter, mainly text in the form of such as, books, pamphlets, and newspapers. The invention of the printing press changed everything drastically, as it made spreading information faster and easier. It is one of the most important inventions in history. -
Public Education (1600 - 1800s)
Students were taught in classrooms. In addition, chalkboards began to be used in classrooms from the 1700s, and textbooks from the 1800s. -
The Audiovisual Age (1910s - 1940s)
During that era, audio-visual tools began to be used in classrooms to make learning more effective. To be more specific: Radio by the 1920s, the film strip projector by the 1930s, and the overhead projector by the 1940s were already being used in classrooms. -
Information Age (1960 - 1980s)
During that era, television began to be used in the 1960s. Then, VCR and VHS tape by the 1970s, and audiotapes by the 1980s. -
The Computer Age & The Digital Age
With that era, computers found their places in classes. Computers began to be used in 1990. The first smart board and interactive whiteboard were also used in 1991. Additionally, in 1995, the internet began to gain popularity around the world. -
The Interactive Age
During that era, we witness many innovations and improvements when it comes to educational technologies. Smart Response System (LE, PE & XE), laptops, and the document camera are some of them. -
The References
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www.worldhistory.org/article/1120/paper-in-ancient-china/
www.mvorganizing.org/why-was-the-printing-press-important/#Why_was_the_printing_press_Important
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/journey-oldest-cave-paintings-world-180957685/
https://en.wikipedia.org