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IBM's first commercial computer is sold.
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Brings money and technology into schools. Computers are seen almost exclusively in vocational classrooms.
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Passes with new money that supports technology in schools. Schools are still not yet using computers widely. BASIC is developed for universities to train computer programmers.
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Brings new money into schools for technology. Mainframes and minicomputers are put in some schools for administration and counseling.
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The first microcomputers (PCs) are developed, and a few software companies begin developing mainframe and minicomputer- based instructional programs.
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Apple II computer is widely accepted in schools. It is found that PCs (microprocessors) better fit the teacher/manager model of instructional delivery than their predecessors.
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31 states are now using 13,000 PCs for career guidance; Computer-based tutorials and learning games are developed by commercial software manufacturers.
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Multimedia PCs are developed, with schools using videodiscs. Simulations, educational databases and other types of programs are being delivered on CD-ROM disks, with animation and sound.
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HyperCard, HyperStudio, and Authorware grow in popularity in schools; most US classrooms have at least one PC available for instructional delivery.
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The internet becomes the largest database of information. Educators have greater access to resources than ever before. Educational software becomes more useful to students due to the incorporation of video and audio. TV input and Voice recognition on computers is slowly being developed
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Learning management systems have been developed and are becoming widely used. The internet has continued to expand. New technology such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops are widespread. Nearly every school and university has access to multiple computers and other forms of computing technology.
