Evolution of Educational Technology: Local, State, and National By JOrlov Jan 1, 1960 Audio-Visual Technology introduced in Chicago Schools Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Jan 31, 2013 Educational Technology Jan 1, 1965 Filmstrip Viewer Introduced Jun 13, 1976 TI-30 Scientific Calculator Introduced Jan 1, 1978 Technology Student Association founded Jan 1, 1986 Illinois Computing Educators founded Dec 1, 1990 HTML developed Jan 1, 1992 First Tech 2000 for students to demonstrate use of technology in the classroom Jan 1, 1999 Interactive White Board Introduced Aug 1, 2001 Illinois Virtual High School (IVHS) pilot starts Feb 4, 2004 Facebook.com Debuts Aug 1, 2004 Personal Computers installed at teacher work station in each classroom Aug 1, 2008 LCD Projectors installed in all academic spaces including classrooms Aug 1, 2010 Wireless Internet Installed throughout the school building Aug 1, 2011 Introduction of 21st century classroom in the Social Studies Department (2:1) Jan 18, 2013 Development of Technology Vision Committee in the district to set up pilot for 1:1 computing for students