Written History of the Blackboard

11th Century the writing slate was used in Indian Schools

16th Century used in Europe for music education and composition

1700 - 1800 Enlightment (age of reason). Emphasis is placed on the human capacity to understand the mysteries of the universe and to solve human problems.

1739 The term "blackboard' was coined in the Oxford English Dictionary citation included " with chalk on the blackboard"

1801 The blackboard was introduced into the US education system from Europe
September 21st, 1801 The first Blackboard was used at West Point Military Academy, By George Baron an English Mathematician.