The document summarizes the history of educational technology from ancient times to the present. It discusses abacuses, mechanical calculators, punched cards, vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, and the development of computers. It outlines the evolution of computers from mainframes to microcomputers and personal computers. It also covers the development of the internet and World Wide Web and how these technologies have impacted education. The document reflects on how technology has changed education and what we've learned about effective technology integration.

1. History of Educational Technology Where Are We Going & Where Have We Been

6. Ancient Computing History The Abacus Mechanical aid used for counting and making quick calculations. Still in use around the world. Find out more about the Abacus in Resources.

7. Early Computing History Invented the first mechanical calculator. The Pascaline used cogs and gears to solve math equations. Blaise Pascal

10. First Generation: 1943-1956 World’s first electronic digital computer. Used to produce WWII ballistic firing tables for the U.S. Defense Department. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator (ENIAC) Check out the ENIAC exhibit .

19. Educational Technology Source information: NCES 2000 Summer Issue