Technology in the classroom

Technology Trends in Education

By kmitch85
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    Technology Trends in Education

  • Scantron (National)

    Scantron is introduced which allows multi-question tests to be graded by a machine

  • Graphing Calculator (National)

    First handhelp graphing calculator is created

  • Schools get first computers (District)

    Most elementary schools received between 5-10 Mac classics to share. They were mainly used for word processing and math practice.

  • District creates Tech Dept. (District)

    Several positions were created to maintain and run the technology of entire district.

  • Computer labs created in schools (District)

  • 1995 State Plan for Informational Technology (State)

    A platform to get technology into K-12 schools

  • All staff receive computers (District)

    Staff are given a choice between a desktop or laptop.

  • Interactive Whiteboards (National)

    Interactive whiteboards are introduced into schools for first time

  • High Speed Internet in all schools (State)

    legislation made high speed internet available to all schools in an affordable way.

  • Data Collection (State)

    A multi-year evaluation of how schools are using technology

  • SMART boards added to classrooms (District)

    Because of the new smart boards, every classroom was mandated to have digital projector mounted in ceiling of classroom.

  • iclicker technology (National)

    iclicker is introduced and changes how students can respond to questions and see results instantaneously

  • iPads enter schools (National)

    Tablet device that has apps for just about anything