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History of Technology in Education

  • Chalkboard

    Chalkboard
    Chalkboard is introduced!
  • "Magic Lantern"

    "Magic Lantern"
    Primitive version of slide projector
  • Pencils

    Pencils
    Where would we be without pencils?? Click here to watch a short video on the history of the pencil.
  • Radio

    News, music and so much more!
    Click Here to read an article that talks about the ways that radio has been used in educational settings throughout history.
  • Overhead projector

    This is still used in classes around the world!
  • Typewriter

    Typewriter
    Although it is now a thing of the past, it was the basis for the computers that we use today!
  • Videotapes

    Every kid still gets excited when they hear that they will be watching a video during class. This is the machine that started it all.
  • Photocopier

    This saved teachers a lot of time, just press a few buttons, and you have enough worksheets for every student in your classroom!
  • Calculator

    What would math be without this crucial tool!? Click here to see a video of the first calculator.
  • Scantron System of Testing

    This also helped teachers in an important way. It helped them to grade at a much faster pace since this machine does the grading for them!
  • First Computer

    The first of many computers to come that helped make learning easier and more accessible. Click here for a video on the evolution of laptops!
  • STEM programs take hold in schools

    Attached is a link that gives a good overview of this program
    STEM WEBSITE
  • 97% of Classes have Computers

    This is a very monumental thing! This paved the way to where we are today and how much of a tool technology has become for us!
  • Online Schooling sights such as ZOOM, become crucial amongst COVID-19 Pandemic

    Online Schooling sights such as ZOOM, become crucial amongst COVID-19 Pandemic
    Both at the college level and below, many schools have been forced to switch to an online format of learning given the circumstances that we currently face.