Chapter 4

The ICT and the COMPUTERS:

Its ROLES and HISTORY

Most of the things we used and do
nowadays involve the use of
technology. Students and teachers
make use of these when they try to
communicate, to learn, to access
information, to entertain, and even to
help them in daily task.
 ROLES OF ICT IN EDUCATION

• ICT has transformed every aspect in the teaching

and learning process.

1. It can serve multiple teaching functions. ICT can

be used as drill and practice, to help solve
problems, to access information in different fields.
2. It can be used in different teaching and
learning modes.

3. Information can be delivered in an

instant. Because of the Internet, you can
deliver information in a wide coverage at
low cost.
Evolution of ICT in Education
ICT created an enormous growth over the
past years in the field of education. It has
changed of many aspects in the teaching and
learning process as it affects the edcational
system, educational learning environment,
teaching methods and strategies and the way
the students learn.
The Horn Book(1650)
- this is the wooden paddle with printed
lessons that was used during the colonial
era. You can find on the paper alphabets and
religious verse which children would copy to
help them learn how to write.
Hornbook
The Difference Engine (1820)
- Charles Babbage was the one who
designed this computing machine
which was used in calculating and
printing of simple math tables.
The Difference Engine (1820)
The Analytical Engine (1830)
• Charles Babbage, designed this computing
machine which was used in calculating
complicated problems by following a set
of instructions.
The Analytical Engine (1830)
Magic Lantern(1870)
•This is a primitive version of a
slide projector that projected
images printed on glass plates.
Magic Lantern(1870)
The school slate was
invented
(1890)
Chalkboard
•is one of the biggest inventions
in terms of educational
technology which is still being
used up to this age.
Chalkboard
Pencil (1900)

•Usually found in the

classrooms, in the office
and even home.
Pencil (1900)
Stereoscope(1905)
• This a three dimensional viewing tool
used as a source of entertainment at
home and in school that were meant
to be used to illustrate made during
lectures.
Stereoscope(1905)
Radio(1920)

•Was used for on-air classes

which began popping up for
any student within listening.
Radio(1920)
Film Projector
•It is called movie projector
which is used for projecting
moving images from film.
Film Projector
Overhead Projector
• OHP was initially used by the U.S.
military for training purposes in
World War II, but later on quickly
spread to schools and other
organizations.
Overhead Projector
The First Computer

•This was the first freely

programmable computer.
The First Computer
Ballpoint pen

•this is a useful tool in the

classroom.
Ballpoint pen
Mimeograph
•Made copies that can be
distributed.
Mimeograph
Transistor
• Was invented by Bell Telephone Company
which is one of the vital components of
the computer.
Transistor
Headphones
• Are used in schools for some listening
skills and to do individual listening for
audio files and the like.
Headphones
Slide Rule
• Which was developed by William Oughtred
and others. Before the advent of the pocket
calculator, it was the most commonly used
calculation tool in science and engineering.
Slide Rule
Video Tapes (1951)
• Videotapes were used as an exciting
method of instruction.
Video Tapes (1951)
IBM (1953)
• International Buusiness Machines
(IBM) came out wIth their first
computer machine.
IBM (1953)
Reading Accelerator
•The reading accelerator was a
simple device designed to help
students read more efficiently.
Reading Accelerator
Skinner Teaching Machine
• teaching machine that allowed a
student to proceed at his or her
own pace through a regimented
program of instructions.
Skinner Teaching Machine
Internet (1969)
• the first internet was called
ARPANET, which is an
interconnected network of
computer networks.
Internet (1969)
The Scantron System of Testing
• this was introduced by Michael
Sokolski, which allowed teachers
to check and grade tests more
quickly and efficiently.
The Scantron System of Testing
The first mobile phone was
released in 1973.

Birth of Microsoft (1974)

The Apple II Computer (1977)

Plato Computer

•was one of the most computer

used early computers.
Plato Computer
Filmstrip Viewer
• allows individual students to
watch filmstrip at their own
pace.
Filmstrip Viewer
IBM (1981) - first personal computer.

CD ROM Drive -is a storage medium

that could store text, video and audio.

Era of Educational Computer Games

- example Mavis Beacon
The World Wide Web(1990)
Tim Berners Lee gave life to WWW, which is an
interconnection of hyperlinked documents.

Ti-81 Calculator
- this calculator by Texas instruments.

Laptop (1991)
- the first laptop is the powerbook.
PDAs (1993)
released by Apple Computer Inc. and were
used for computing, storing information and
even keeping schedulers.

Mini Computers (1996)

Nokia introduced a phone that had Internet
capabilities.
First e-book reader (1998)

Interactive Whiteboard(1999)

Apple Ipad(2010)

Interactive Mobile aApps

-center of effective classroom
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF
COMPUTERS
1. Computer can increase productivity.
2. Computer facilitate communication
between teachers, and administrator.
3. Computer are used to access large amounts of
information.
4. Computer are brilliant aids in teaching.
5. Computer facilitate an electronic format for
storage of an instruction.
6. Computer can teach subjects and enhance learning
of the students.
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