TechSavvy Through The Years By KelliWilliamsUVU Aug 27, 1992 Pencils/Crayons Aug 25, 1994 Chalkboard First year of Kindergarten Jan 1, 1995 Television Aug 27, 1996 VHS/VCR Jan 1, 1997 desktop computer Jan 1, 1998 Cassette tape/cassette player listening centers in school as well as recording songs off the radio onto them. Jan 1, 1999 Overhead Projector Jan 1, 2000 CD-ROM/ Walkman Jan 1, 2001 Internet Usage Jan 1, 2002 DVD Player Jan 1, 2003 Flash/External Hard Drive Jan 1, 2005 Email Jan 1, 2007 Social Media Jan 1, 2009 laptop Jan 1, 2012 Smart phone Jan 1, 2013 Tablet/ Ipad