Responsible Technology Change-Local, State, and National By dvpassolano Period: Jan 1, 1960 to Apr 27, 2013 Instructional Technology Trends Sep 5, 1960 Audiovisual technology introduced in Chicago schools Sep 9, 1962 PLATO instructional computing system is widely used in college and K-12 classrooms Sep 1, 1973 1st computers are installed in District 218 Administrative Offices Aug 19, 1975 Alan B. Shepard High School is opened in Palos Heights, Illinois and computers are placed in classrooms Sep 20, 1976 TI-30 Scientific Calculator Introduced Jan 20, 1977 Apple computers are 1st introduced into schools Aug 12, 1980 Computers are being used for instructional purposes May 20, 1985 District 218 installs computer labs at all three schools Aug 27, 1990 Internet connections established in Illinois schools Aug 27, 1995 Smartboards introduced into classrooms Mar 14, 2000 District 218 initiative installs all new IBM computers installed and printers in every classroom. Aug 20, 2001 A pilot for the Illinois Virtual High School (IVHS) is launched. May 5, 2010 Wireless network initiated for Wi-Fi in all District 218 buildings. Aug 16, 2010 The first widespread use of electronic textbooks in US schools. Aug 24, 2010 1st widespread use of electronic textbooks used throughout Illinois schools
