History of Educational Technology By mpositano Jan 1, 1960 (Illinois) Instructional television via the Midwest Program. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/69207 May 22, 1961 (National) Microfiche http://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/23849/The-Evolution-of-Educational-Technology/#vars!panel=180318! Jan 1, 1969 (National) Sesame Street http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/37902 Jan 1, 1972 (National) Scantron http://edudemic.com/2011/04/classroom-technology/ Jan 1, 1979 (National) Post-It Notes http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/37902 Jan 1, 1980 (Illinois) Computers were being used for instructional purposes http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/69207 Jan 1, 1985 (District 203) Apple IIe introduced. Jan 1, 1986 (Illinois) Illinois Computing Educators founded http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/evolution-of-educational-technology-local-state-and-national Jan 1, 1990 (Illinois) Internet connections in schools http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/69207 Jan 1, 1992 (Illinois) First Tech 2000 for students to demonstrate use of technology in the classroom. http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/evolution-of-educational-technology-local-state-and-national Jan 1, 1995 (District 203) Department of Instructional Technology created. Jan 1, 1999 (District 203) Laptops to each teacher, and creation of Technology Integration Specialist (TIS) role. Jan 1, 1999 (National) Interactive Whiteboard http://edudemic.com/2011/04/classroom-technology/ Jan 1, 2005 (District 203) District starts to dismantle computer lab in favor of mobile access with laptops. Jan 1, 2009 (District 203) Technology integration increases to include document cameras, Smartboards, tablet computers, and digital projectors.