The History Of Technology In Education

Timeline created by Cheri Charles

In History

 30,000 BCE

Cave Drawings

 2,700 BCE
 Abacus

early form of technology used to aid learners in maths

 1,800 BCE
 Chalkboard

teachers are able to share information with the whole class

 1,500 BCE
 Textbooks

textbooks became available after the printing press in 1500s, advantages: learners were able
to have the information at hand Disadvantage: were expensive for each child in the
classroom so learners had to go to the library to use them, however this could also be seen
as an advantage as it would make them more active in their education

 510 BCE
 Pythagoras Academy

Pythagoras Academy was the first school to open. It was founded by the philosopher
Pythagoras

 105 BCE
 Paper

paper created in China by Tsai Lun. Advantages: it can be used for almost everything in
education e.g. literacy, maths.

 Oct 4, 1600
 Public Education

public education was introduced meaning all children could go to school

 Oct 3, 1920
 Educational Radio

Advantages: can access anywhere

Disadvantages: cannot go back and re-listen to information, may not have radio signal to
access the information

 Oct 4, 1940
 Overhead Projector

was introduced into classrooms in 1940, allowed the whole class to see what the teacher was
teaching on a larger scale

 Oct 3, 1970
 Educational TV

Advantage: visual & audible stimulus

Disadvantage:not interactive

 Oct 4, 1970
 The Computer

Advantages: computer assisted instructions, provided education to any adult or child,

enthusiasm/motivation.
Disadvantages: lack of technical support,not intergrated in everyday learning, only accessible
via labs or computer suites

 Oct 4, 1970
 Filmstrips

projected still images

 Oct 4, 1991
 Interactive Whiteboard

first SMART BOARD interactive whiteboard was introduced into classrooms, making lessons
more interactive and enjoyable for children

 Oct 3, 2000
 Interactive Age

from the year 2000 onward it is known as the interactive age as technology has become more
interactive for the learners in the classroom for example they now have devices such as
Laptops and ipads that both teacher and learner can use

 Period: 30,000 BCE to Oct 3, 2000

The History Of Technology In Education