Technology in the
Classroom
Classroom
This technology holds a piece of graphite that allows you to write.
A pencil
This early 19th Century invention was invented to help people see at night without a flame. However it wasn't widely accepted in households for almost a century!
The light bulb
Tesla has been at the forefront of developing this type of vehicle, which uses advanced sensors and AI to operate without human input.
A self-driving car
Much faster than an oven, this technology uses waves to heat up food.
A microwave
This Japanese company introduced the world to the Walkman in 1979, revolutionizing personal music consumption.
Sony
These are records of words printed on to paper, often found in libraries.
books
The original 1915 design for this invention was square-shaped, measuring 2 feet by 2 feet and featuring black letters on a yellow background to see better at night. However, it wasn't until 1954 that it was accepted to be a red octagon.
A stop sign
These are unmanned aerial vehicles used for photography, delivery, and surveillance.
Drones
Evolving from a broom, the first invention of this technology was named the "carpet sweeper."
The vacuum
This South Korean company is famous for its innovations in smartphone technology, including the development of the Galaxy series.
Samsung
Many students use these, often made of fabric, to carry things to and from school.
Backpacks
This invention, developed by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, transformed communication by allowing people to talk to each other over long distances.
The telephone
ChatGPT, Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant are examples of this technology.
Artificial intelligence
Traced back over 6,000 years to ancient Egypt, this invention is found on the entrance of every home.
The door lock
This American company, founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, popularized personal computing with its early home computers and later the iPhone.
Apple
12 inches are usually marked on one of these technologies, used to measure the lengths of objects.
A ruler
Invention created in the 1880s. It revolutionized how people moved from place to place.
Cars
This service is used by those who do not have their own car, cannot drive, or for convenience to travel a long distance from place A to place B.
Uber
The first registered patent for this machine was in 1950 to help people clean plates and cups after dinner. Though it has been around for over 170 years, it did not start gaining popularity until the 1970s.
The dishwasher
This optical instrument, invented by Hans Lippershey of the Netherlands in the early 17th century, revolutionized the study of astronomy by allowing distant objects to be magnified.
The telescope
Originally invented in 1938, Astronauts use these to record information as much as everyday students on Earth.
A ball point pen
Invented in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and taking off in the 1950s for home entertainment, this technology revolutionized political races in 1960.
the television
In 2007, this device revolutionized personal communication by integrating a phone, internet access, and apps into one handheld gadget.
A smart phone
Heat exposure had a significant impact on mortality before the widespread use of this technology, particularly during extreme heat events.
The air conditioner
This wireless technology, developed by researchers at CSIRO in the 1990s, originated in the Australia, known for its advancements in communication and technology.
Wifi