According
to Thornburg, rhymes of history define the impact of new technology that may
rekindle something from the past. For instance, smart board technology, which
uses touch detection for user input has replaced the traditional chalk and
blackboard technology that was utilized in schoolhouses across the country. In
the early 1800’s, James Pillans, who was a headmaster of a high school in
Scotland, invented the blackboard. There were many advantages of using the
blackboard such as the sharp contrast it offered and its inexpensive cost. Unfortunately,
blackboards did not have the sophistication that is offered by smart board
technology, which engages students in collaborative interactive learning
projects.
Reference:
Laureate Education, Inc. (2009). Emerging and future
technology. Baltimore, MD: Author.
