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30,000 BCE
Cave Drawings
Some theories hold that cave paintings may have been a way of communicating with others, while other theories ascribe a religious or ceremonial purpose to them. -
Period: 30,000 BCE to
Timeline
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2700 BCE
Abacus
Around the world, abaci have been used in pre-schools and elementary schools as an aid in teaching the numeral system and arithmetic. -
510 BCE
Pythagoros Academy
Pythagoras Academy was the first school to open. It was founded by the philosopher Pythagoras. He taught kids in Ancient Greece. -
105
Paper
First paper made in China. -
Apr 9, 1450
Printing Press
With the introduction of the printing press also brought us textbooks. -
Public Education
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Radio
'Schools of air' - remote access to education on the radio. -
Filmstrips
First projected images - may have had some audio in the form music, but this would be non diegetic sound. -
Educational programming
First TV that was made specifically to educate. Used during school and at home, with programmes such as 'sesame street'. -
Micro Computer
First stand alone computer used in the classroom. Had many uses including tutorials, problem solving, simulation and educational games. -
Laptops
Notebook computer that is portable, can easily be stored and carried because of their size in comparison to PCs.
