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Apr 24, 2017 · The actions we take to support empirical learning progressions for 21st-century skills—as educators, funders, education-focused nonprofits, and the adults of today—have urgent and far-reaching implications for the adults of tomorrow.
- Magic Lantern
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- Overhead Projector
- Photocopier
- Handheld Calculator
- The Osborne 1 Laptop
- World Wide Web
Inventor:Christiaan HuygensA Brief History:An ancestor of the slide projector, the magic lantern projected glass slides with light from oil lamps or candles. In the 1680s, the technology was brought to the education space to...Interesting Fact:Huygens initially regretted his creation, thinking it was too frivolous.Inventor:Nicolas-Jacques ContéA Brief History: Versions of the pencil can be traced back hundreds of years, but what’s considered the modern pencil is credited to Conté, a scientist in Napoleon Bonaparte’s army. It made its imp...Interesting Fact:The Aztecs used a form of graphite pencil in the 13th century.Inventor:James PillansA Brief History:Pillans — a headmaster at a high school in Edinburgh, Scotland — created the first front-of-class chalkboard, or “blackboard,” to better teach his students geography with large maps...Interesting Fact:Before chalkboards were commercially manufactured, some were made do-it-yourself-style with ingredients like pine board, egg whites and charred potatoes.Inventory:John L. LoudA Brief History:John L. Loud invented and patented the first ballpoint pen after seeking to create a tool that could write on leather. It was not a commercial success. Fifty years later, following...Interesting Fact:When ballpoint pens debuted in the U.S., they were so popular that Gimbels, the department store selling them, made $81 million in today’s money within six months.Inventor:Roger AppeldornA Brief History:Overhead projects were used during World War II for mission briefings. However, 3M employee Appeldorn is credited with creating not only a projectable transparent film, but also the...Interesting Fact: Appeldorn’s creation is the predecessor to today’s bright and efficient laser projectors.Inventor:Chester CarlsonA Brief History:Because of his arthritis, patent attorney and inventor Carlson wanted to create a less painful alternative to making carbon copies. Between 1938 and 1947, working with The Haloid Ph...Interesting Fact: Haloid and Carlson named their photocopying process xerography, which means “dry writing” in Greek. Eventually, Haloid renamed its company (and its flagship product line) Xerox.Inventor: Texas InstrumentsA Brief History: As recounted in our history of the calculator, Texas Instruments made calculators portable with a device that weighed 45 ounces and featured a small keyboard with 18 keys and a vis...Interesting Fact: The original 1967 prototype of the device can be found in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History.Inventor:Adam Osborne, Lee FelsensteinA Brief History: Osborne, a computer book author, teamed up with computer engineer Felsenstein to create a portable computer that would appeal to general consumers. In the process, they provided th...Interesting Fact:At 24.5 pounds, the Osborne 1 was about as big and heavy as a sewing machine, earning it the current classification of a “luggable” computer, rather than a laptop.Inventor:Tim Berners-LeeA Brief History:In the late 1980s, British scientist Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web to enable information sharing between scientists and academics. It wasn’t long before the Web could conne...Interesting Fact:The first web server Berners-Lee created was so new, he had to put a sign on the computer that read, “This machine is a server. DO NOT POWER IT DOWN!”Mar 27, 2018 · In this blog series, we will see some current examples of how learning progressions are being used from early childhood settings, to secondary education, and to global metrics. We need to apply...
Students, teachers, parents, administrators, and even state and local governments must work collaboratively to ensure students are getting the quality education they deserve; an education that will prepare them for the world outside of school grounds.
October 7 – December 17: The United States invades Afghanistan and topples the Taliban regime, resulting in a long-term war. October 23: Steve Jobs introduces the first iPod. November 12: Crash of American Airlines Flight 587. December 3: Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a series of scandals.
Mar 19, 2020 · Ways to develop your students' 21st century skills - communication, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Use these free activties today!
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It is becoming increasingly clear that 21st-century learning is essential for students to be successful in an ever-changing global economy. 21st-century learning is not simply an update to traditional education; it is a fundamental shift in how we think about and prepare students for their future.
