Educational Technology By Foleno Sep 1, 1968 RAM invented Sep 1, 1970 Handheld Calculator invented Sep 1, 1971 First microprocessor Sep 1, 1973 Ethernet invented Sep 1, 1981 School begins the use of Scantron machines Sep 1, 1985 CD-ROM Drive invented Sep 1, 1985 Handheld Graphing Calculator invented Sep 1, 1990 The www is invented Sep 1, 1992 First “Tech 2000,” Illinois students demonstrate classroom technology at the state capital. Sep 1, 1998 Google founded Sep 1, 2001 Pilot for Illinois Virtual High School is launched Sep 1, 2002 Illinois adopts technology standards for all teachers Sep 1, 2003 Creation of the Revolving Loan School Technology Program Sep 1, 2005 LPHS Website launched Sep 1, 2005 YouTube created Sep 1, 2006 SMART boards piloted in several classrooms Sep 1, 2007 Illinois Library Association launches NetSafe program for promoting internet safety Sep 1, 2007 Illinois State Police launch Cyber Crimes Unit Sep 1, 2008 First annual Illinois Youth Digital Safety Contest Sep 1, 2009 Schools required to teach online safety once per year Sep 1, 2010 Turning Point hardware sets purchased for each department Sep 1, 2010 Teacher/Home Access center launched to organize student information and grades. Sep 1, 2010 Attorney general holds webinar for educators on Internet Safety Sep 1, 2010 Apple iPad released Sep 1, 2011 Mastery Manager assessment software purchased Sep 1, 2012 School account for Turnitin.com Sep 1, 2013 Wireless internet system fully operational for teachers and students Sep 1, 2013 BYOD program launched