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National--PLATO
The first online community is starting giving birth to the Internet Age. -
School--Library opens
Library opens at TF South providing many new resources for students to further their education. -
State--filmstrips
Filmstrips are widely being used to present information using images. -
National--Scantron
Scantron machines are creating giving teachers an easier way to grade mass assessments and giving rise to the age of standardized tests. -
State--CD-ROM
Computer with CD-ROM are widely available allowing teachers to access a wider array of content. -
National--TI 83
Texas Instruments develops the TI-83 graphing calculator making it easier to excuse complex mathmatical problems. -
School--First computer lab built
TF South builds its first computer lab giving students an opportunity to work with computers for the first time in this community. -
National--WWW
The WorldWideWeb is launch forever changing the way people communicate and share information. -
School--Tech Center built
District 215 constructions a new building-the Center of Academics and Technology-giving students at TF South and TF North more access to the growing technology of the time. -
State--DVD
DVD players began to replace VCR players around the state. -
State--WiFi
WiFi is introduced in select places across the state giving students constant access to the Internet. -
State--IVS
Illinois Virtual School opens providing an opportunity to get a high school degree exclusively online. -
National---IPads
IPads are introduced giving people a more mobile and flexible way to access digital content. -
School--WiFi
WiFi is installed with access throughout the school giving student constant access to the Internet. -
School--Moodle
TF South launches Moodle as a way to give students access to assignments and classroom activities at home.