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The first memory of technology in my public school journey was scheduled computer lab time and playing Oregon Trail with my friends. -
SMART boards were first installed in my 5th grade classroom, allowing my teacher to use interactive lessons allowing students to digitally write and draw on the board. This fun and exciting addition facilitated more student engagement/involvement. -
Computer Science was a required course in 7th and 8th grade, teaching basic typing and computer literacy skills. -
As smartphones became more common, schools began restricting student use during class time as a way to reduce their distraction and prevent cheating. -
Formal typing class was a required course in high school. During this class we worked on improving our typing skills through tests requiring our hands to be covered while we attempted to type as fast and as accurately as possible. -
Grade portals were implemented in schools, allowing my parents to check my grades, see missing assignments, and connect with teachers anytime they wanted. -
By the end of high school, class projects and assignments often required the use of online research and the citation of digital sources.