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My mom said, “The slide rule was probably my least favorite. It required a lot of skill and practice to use effectively, especially for complex calculations. Mistakes were easy to make, and if you made one, it was back to square one. It was a bit frustrating compared to the simplicity of today's calculators.”

Today, I can easily use the calculator on my phone for an answer to a simple equation; I can’t imagine trying to understand the process of the slide rule. Sorry Mom!

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My father-in-law said, “I really enjoyed using the overhead projector. It allowed teachers to project notes, diagrams, and even pages from textbooks onto a screen for the whole class to see. It made lessons more visual and engaging, and it was a big step up from just writing on the chalkboard.”

This made me think about the share screen option on Zoom lectures which allowed teachers to do the same thing. But I still love a good chalkboard.

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My brother said, “I really enjoyed using the computer for research and writing papers. However, I didn't particularly like the early internet connection we had. It was slow and often disconnected, which could be frustrating.”

Computers today are much faster than they were back then, but I still get frustrated every once in a while when the internet is slow.

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My brother said, “One tool that enhanced my learning experience was educational software. There were some interactive programs that made learning more engaging. We had math and language software that turned practicing into a game. It felt less like traditional studying and more like play.”

Even today many teachers use interactive lesson plans online that help children feel more engaged in what they’re learning about because it does feel like a “game.”

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One app that really enhanced my learning experience was Google Docs. It made collaborative assignments a breeze, allowing me and my classmates to work on projects together in real-time, even if we weren't physically in the same place. It also meant I could access my work from anywhere, which was super convenient. I still use Google Docs today and I love it!

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My mom, who is currently in college for her PhD in Neuropsychology, said, “I had mixed feelings about AI-powered automated essay graders. While they provided quick feedback, they sometimes struggled to understand the nuances of creative or unconventional writing styles. It felt limiting, especially in subjects that required more subjective analysis.”

With a major like hers, it can be very difficult for AI graders to understand the emotions and feelings she is trying to convey in her work, so she cannot rely on it to help her. However, she does enjoy the grammar aspect of it, as English is not her first language, and she can trust that her work is written in correct English. I always run my essays through Grammarly before I turn it in; it makes my work perfect!