Technology and

Communication

1900-20001900’s-1920’s

1912: Radio message about sinking

Titanic received by David Sarnoff1926: First radio network, NBC,

is formed

1930’s-1950’s1947: Polaroid marketed quick-

developing film1951: First sitcom, “I Love Lucy,”

aired on American television

1960’s-1980’s1974: First personal computer

introduced 1980: Video rental business

begins

1980’s-20001982: First computer virus

created 1998: Google founded

2000-Present

2001: Wikipedia founded 2003: MySpace created2004: Facebook launched2005: YouTube launched2006: Twitter invented 2007: iPhone revealed 2011: Google Plus launched

Technology’s Impact on EducationAllows students to play an active role

Students become more motivated to participate

Helps students learn computer tools

Increased cooperative working and peer tutoring

Tablets and smart phones allow mobile productivity

No longer chained to location

Can instantly check messages, look up information, and contact others

Webcam programs provides easy access to worldwide location

Helps to communicate better with customers

Allows companies to work more closely with colleagues

Saves on telecommunication costs

Social Media’s Impact

The FutureSolar power trees, uTrees, able to be planted anywhere

Computerized tongue piercings that will control wheelchair movements

4hone, the ultimate cell phone, for cheap and featuring add-on contraptions

Questions?

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