This document traces the evolution of information and communication technologies used in education from 1950 to 1957. It describes early technologies like headphones for listening skills, slide rules for calculations, and video tapes for visual instruction. It also notes important developments like IBM releasing their first computer in 1953 and the creation of a reading accelerator device in 1957 to help students read more efficiently. The document provides context on the history and uses of these early ICT tools in education.