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Auburn High School built
Auburn High school constructed in Rockford Illinois -
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First email program completed
MIT creates predecessor for modern email -
ERIC created
Education Resource Information Center created for national data bank of resources -
PLATO computing system created by University of Illinois
PLATO created as first computer assisted learning computer -
Jefferson High school built
Newest high school in RPS 205 constructed -
IBM creates fist PC
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Media Classes Offered at AHS
Technology wing added to AHS which includes resources for tech and media courses -
Tech 2000 Classes implemented in Illinois school
Classroom implements Tech 2000 as a pilot program to move to a completely technology driven classroom -
Illinois State Plan
ISBE creates plan for technology integration in classrooms. Plan remained unfinished until completion in 2000s. -
IVHS Created
Illinois Virtual High School created and used as an alternative to traditional classroom instruction in Illinois. -
IIRC created
Illinois Interactive Report Card created by NIU as a means of measuring and comparing school growth with state test data. -
EDMODO created
EDMODO created for use as educational social networking in schools -
IVHS classes come to AHS
Illinois virtual high school program approved for credit recovery for students at AHS -
New Tech lab approved for AHS
In RPS 205's push to create 21st Century Schools for all students, new computer labs with CISCO training approved for AHS -
ISBE creates timline for tech integration
Illiniois State Board of Education creates framework for teachers to become proficient in educational technology. ISBE promotes professional development and creates technology benchmarks for teachers.