Education technology

ABACUS

2700 BCE

The abacus is a counting tool used in mathematics often used to help children grasp he concept of addition, division and subtraction.

Text book

Oct 3, 1500

Text books were a new piece of education technology that was introduced into schools which allowed pupils and the teacher to read and follow from the same material as opposed to the teacher just speaking and the class listening.

Chalk board

Oct 3, 1800

Seen as a staple in teaching and as revolutionary as it was the first time teachers were able to share information to a whole group.

Radio Education

Oct 3, 1920

Established in the 1920's people who owned a radio wold get the chance to learn through the air waves. There would be specific stations dedicated to education and have a set program for particular time of he day.

Educational film

Oct 3, 1952

the purpose of educational film was to educate teachers would often have the opportunity to show these films to children in class which would engage the children more as it was not only a visual stimulus but audio as well..

The computer

Oct 3, 1960

The computer was described as 'the savior of school and university instruction' it was useful for both adults and children. Software on a computer allowed tutorial and coaching instructions for many things e.g. problem solving, database use, educational games and much more.

Educational TV

Oct 3, 1970

Educational TV is much like educational film, th purpose is to educate but it engages children more with songs, dance and other visual stimulus.