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Cuneiform was developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia around 3400–3200 BCE. Cuneiform is often considered the world's first fully developed system of writing, enabling the rise of complex, literate societies.

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The Chinese abacus or suanpan, became highly popular during the Tang dynasty (618–907 CE). It was an essential tool for daily arithmetic, trade, tax collection, and bookkeeping for over a thousand years. The abacus was used across all levels of Chinese society, from merchants and shopkeepers to government officials.

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The JavaScript source code can be found here: abacus.js.

This website is part of the lecture Technical Computer Science.

Keywords: abacus simulator, abacus simulation, virtual abacus, online abacus, interactive abacus, soroban, html5, javascript

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The JavaScript source code can be found here: abacus.js. This website is part of the lecture Technical Computer Science. Keywords: abacus simulator, abacus simulation, virtual abacus, online abacus, interactive abacus, soroban, html5, javascript

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The Socratic method is a way of teaching by asking questions. It started with the Greek philosopher Socrates. Instead of just giving answers, Socrates would ask people questions to make them think more deeply about their own ideas. This method is commonly used in educational settings such as law schools and philosophy courses.

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The compass was a huge development in sailing and the spread of ideas and education. Because of the compass, we have been able to discover so much more about the world and developed important trade routes. Over time, the compass was refined with better materials and designs, and while modern navigation often uses GPS, the compass is still important for orientation and exploration.

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The printing press is one of the most important inventions in history with the way it revolutionized and streamlined the spread of knowledge and literacy rates skyrocketed. Johannes Gutenberg developed the movable type printing press in Mainz, Germany. The most famous text printed by Gutenberg was the Bible.

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James Pillans invented the blackboard, which transformed classroom instruction by enabling teachers to present information to a large group. This also allowed teachers to encourage group discussion and interactivity.

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Originally used by the U.S. military, overhead projectors started to enter classrooms to display written content during lectures. Teachers used them to project handwritten or printed materials from transparent sheets. This made it easier to share information with students and allowed for dynamic presentations.

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Texas Instruments introduced the first pocket-sized scientific calculators, providing a major tool for math and science education.

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Widespread internet access began to change education by giving teachers and students access to an unprecedented amount of information and communication tools. This will be the start of internet being a big contributor to when it comes to education.

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A nonprofit educational organization created by Salman Khan offering free video tutorials and interactive exercises, marking the rise of online educational resources. Educational videos are a crucial educational tool that have helped many students understand concepts.

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The introduction of AI-driven tools that adjust to a student’s learning pace and style. While AI can be a great tool for learning, it can also be very harmful as it could encourage academic dishonesty.

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Due to the global pandemic, remote learning became the standard for many students, and platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams became a digital classroom as everyone was stuck at home. While online learning was a thing before the pandemic, there were so many resources to come out of this.

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OpenAI. (2024, September 15). ChatGPT: A guide to getting started. OpenAI.

HistoryTools.org. (n.d.). Abacus. HistoryTools.org.

History.com Editors. (2020, October 29). Printing press. History.com.