Technology In The Classrom by Kristina Britt

Save the Trees!!!

kristinanbritt — 2024-05-30 14:47:46 UTC

1820s— Mechanical Pencils were invented to help save the environment. They provided us with precise and consistent writing, essential for neat note-taking and detailed drawings in subjects like math and science. (1960-1970s).

Ever wonder where the save icon came from?

kristinanbritt — 2024-05-30 14:47:46 UTC

1971 Floppy Disk— removable storage media used to store data on computers. They had limited storage capacity, prone to damage in any environment. Let’s keep it in the past and let the save icon live its legacy.

HP created more than computers?

kristinanbritt — 2024-05-30 14:47:46 UTC

1972— 1st Scientific Calculator made by HP. Replacing the faithful slide rule. Calculators, especially scientific ones, were indispensable for solving complex equations and performing calculations quickly, thus improving my efficiency and understanding in math and physics classes.

What is a Microfiche Reader?

kristinanbritt — 2024-05-30 14:47:46 UTC

Used during the 1960s —Microfiche readers played pivotal roles in enhancing my school experience. They allowed access to archived documents and periodicals, crucial for research projects and expanding my knowledge beyond textbooks.

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kristinanbritt — 2024-05-30 14:47:46 UTC

1980s— Computers in School - We had to take turns because they were really expensive. I was super impatient as a young child so I liked the older things that you didn't have to wait to boot up and connect.

You mean Spotify didn’t exist?

kristinanbritt — 2024-05-30 14:47:47 UTC

2001– iPod “Music was always my way to study and focus on my homework when I got home from school. It gave people more originality and insight on themselves. Music would separate groups of kids that became a way of identifying each other. This was all possible with the development of the iPod. ”