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Aimee Alsop

Created on October 16, 2025

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How Technology Helps Us Every day

How Technology helps us every day

Hello, explorers! Today we’re going to take a little trip through time to see how technology has changed the way we do things every day — how we work, learn, and have fun! Ready to become time travelers?

Then

Now

Long ago, people didn’t have computers or email! They wrote letters and waited for the mailman to bring them. Now, we can send messages in seconds with just a click!

Then

Now

Who has seen their parents or teacher send an email before?

Before computers, people used paper, pencils, and stamps to send letters. It could take days to reach someone! Now, we send emails and messages instantly using computers, tablets, or phones.

Then

Now

Books

eBooks

Books are amazing! People still love reading them. But now, we can also read on tablets or computers. Some books even talk or have pictures that move! Technology helps us learn in new, exciting ways.

Then

Now

Do you use chalk in your classroom, or do you use screens?

Teachers used to use chalk and boards that got dusty. Today, we have smartboards and digital pens! Teachers can draw, write, and even show videos right on the screen. Technology helps teachers share ideas in cool new ways!

Then

Now

Before technology, people used paper maps to find places. Sometimes they got lost! Now, we have GPS that shows us the way and even talks to us. Technology helps us travel safely.

Video games for playing
Smart phones for talking on
Laptop for learning
Devices for teaching

Zoom meetings

video calls

tablet

email

letters

Technology helps us every single day! We learn new things, talk to friends and family, play games, and even help teachers and doctors do their jobs better. Technology makes life easier and faster.

Before computers, people use to... Now we use...

Wow! We’ve traveled through time and seen how life has changed. Before computers, people used to write letters, read paper books, and use chalkboards. Now we send emails, read eBooks, and use smartboards!

You’re amazing Tech Time Travelers! Remember — technology keeps changing, and one day you might invent the next big thing!