My Technology Journey as a Student

School Computer Lab in my elemetery school

Jan 1, 1996

Our school opened a computer lab. I learned the basics of Windows, practiced typing, and wrote simple docs in Word.

Cassette & CD Player

Jan 1, 1998

I used a cassette/CD to listen to English songs on the way to school and at home.

First Coding Class: BASIC

Jan 1, 1999

In computer class, I learned BASIC—my first experience with coding.

Classroom Projector & Multimedia Lessons

Jan 1, 2001

Our school added projectors and a computer podium in classrooms. Teachers used images and short videos to explain concepts, making lessons more visual and engaging.

Early USB flash drive

Jan 1, 2002

USB flash drives became common, and our classroom had a computer with a projector. We gathered resources at home and brought them on a USB to the teacher’s computer to present and share with classmates.

my First Mobile Phone

Jan 1, 2003

I got my first phone. I used SMS to coordinate study plans and set alarms for homework and exams.

Home Internet

Jan 1, 2005

Home internet became common, and I began using search engines to explore college majors, program requirements, and campus information.