But due to the prolongation of the information age, the effects of technology can be examined (Selwyn). The pattern in which technology grows is also quite similar across different time periods. From a different perspective, it is important to note that not enough time has passed to truly analyze the effects of the Internet, one of the biggest driving forces of technology. Some examples of old technology can date back to the 1600s, when printed text began to appear. Blackboards and whiteboards began appearing in the mid-1800s, which may not seem “technological” due to advancements and changes in the classroom (Selwyn). An era where technology failed in the classroom dates back to the 1950s, a school in Michigan used educational films in the classroom to educate their students. It was quite evident that they were not having much of a positive impact on their education and were soon expelled (Selwyn). Even before movies there was the enthusiastic movement for educational radio. It attracted a large number of educators but ultimately also ended up failing. More recently, in the 1980s, we saw the educational television movement that continues today. However, this too found itself abandoned in the classroom. These historic events could have a serious impact on why schools and districts today do not change their budget allocation to technological advances. There is