Digital Timeline by Antoinette Wakeman

Manual Typewriter

ant2247383 — 2025-01-20 06:28:03 UTC

My grandfather had used a manual typewriter in school. He was required to take typing speed tests on it. This is his least favorite technology because it was slow and he failed his typing tests.

Pencil and Paper

ant2247383 — 2025-01-20 06:31:42 UTC

My grandfather grew up on a Lakota reservation in the 1950’s and had limited technology. His favorite technology was the pencil and paper because it was all he had for most of his childhood. It benefited him with taking notes and learning.

Chalk Board and Eraser

ant2247383 — 2025-01-20 06:36:01 UTC

My auntie attended grade school in the 1980’s. Her school used chalk boards and erasers. This is her least favorite technology because she hated cleaning the erasers.

Computer and Keyboard

ant2247383 — 2025-01-20 06:40:40 UTC

In high school, my auntie’s favorite technology was the computer and keyboard. She took typing lessons and played typing games. She benefited from this and landed a job that required proficiency in typing.

Chromebooks

ant2247383 — 2025-01-20 06:46:48 UTC

My cousin started elementary school in 2020. His favorite technology are chromebooks. He uses these to play games and it makes learning fun.

Clever

ant2247383 — 2025-01-20 06:51:57 UTC

Clever is an app that my cousin uses at school. He takes tests on it and play games.