Thursday, 9 August 2012

Classroom technology over the years.


Education is a massive part of everyone's lives, and technology has given it that latest edge too make sure the students achieve what they're desired to do, which is too learn. Technology has been introduced into the classroom as earliest as 1910, when the Mechanical Typewriter was brought forward. The typewriter is a mechanical or electromechanical device with keys that, when pressed, cause characters to be printed onto paper. Typically one character is printed per keypress, and the machine prints the characters by making ink impressions of type elements similar to the sorts used in movable type letterpress printing. After their invention in the 1860s, typewriters quickly became indispensable tools for practically all writing other than personal correspondence.

Then came the 1950s. This was a huge turning point in technology because this is when the first Television was created. Television is telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored with or without accompanying any sound. Television may also be referred specifically to a television set, television programming or television transmission. This meant that teachers can use televisions in their classrooms and during lessons. So if the student is a visual learner, they can learn whilst watching the television.

in 1972 came the calculator. This meant that it was alot easier for students to do harder equations such as algebra  An electronic calculator is a small, portable, often inexpensive electronic device used to perform both basic and complex operations of arithmetic. Modern calculators are more portable than mostcomputers, though most PDAs are comparable in size to handheld calculators and may soon replace them.The first solid state electronic calculator was created in the 1960s, building on the extensive history of tools such as the abacus, developed around 2000 BC; and themechanical calculator, developed in the 17th century. It was developed in parallel with the analog computers of the day.Pocket sized devices became available in the 1970s, especially after the invention of the microprocessor developed by Intelfor the Japanese calculator company Busicom.

1977 was the era of computers but it was not until 1990 that they were brought into classrooms. 1989 became the most iconic year for media technology and everyone is thankful for this remarkable creation. This, being the World Wide Web. Throughout the 20th Century, technology has evolved loads. From the typewriter, to interactive whiteboards and ipads in under 100 years which is remarkable. All these founding's and inventions have made it easier for students too learn.

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