The Computer-Based Education Research Laboratory is established.
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PLATO was initiated at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Filmstrip Viewer is released
(ERIC) is established as a national information system
PLATO IV Touch Screen Terminal created
Scantron is developed
Texas Instruments develops the first hand-held calculator
Plato computer is created
Illinois Math and Science created
CD-Rom players for computers
Texas Instruments creates the popularTI-81 Graphing Calculator
The Technology-Related Assistance Act for Individuals with Disabilities passed
Mosaic, the first graphical browser for the World Wide Web, is developed at the University of Illinois
State Plan for Information Technology in K-12 is created
The first Technology and Life Skills mini-summer camps were held for 1 week
CI 335 classes at University of Illinois create the educational Technology timeline
Interactive Whiteboard created
State Plan for Information Technology in K-12 2002-2007 is adopted
Apple releases iMac in teal with a built-in microphone
iClicker created
XO Laptop: One laptop per child
Survey of 4th and 5th grade families and their home technological resources.
Administrative and tech/teacher team meet to review plan and collect necessary data. Stakeholders provide input as necessary.
Technology Directory finalizes initial plans to implement more streamlined usage of services and make the website more of a portal for pertinent information.
District Tech Plan Chair works with School Improvement Plan member for data trends and data accumulation.
Tech Plan Stakeholders meet with teachers, parents, and community members to formulate an action plan for the Technology Plan.
District 228 Technology plan adopted
Geneseo High School creates the Radio Club leading to student created and produced morning talk shows
The Illinois Virtual School is created
Ipad created
District 228 wins 3rd place in a national survey of the use of digital technology
District 228 purchases 1000 iPads
Student created and produced sports show: Green Zone Created
