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1st Computer to Computer Login
In a connection between Stanford and UCLA the first computer to computer login was successfully completed. Although 1965 marks the year ARPAnet funding was authorized to make such connections possible. -
Coast to Coast IMPs
The first coast to coast computer connection is made between the existing ARPAnet network in California and BBN company in Cambridge, Ma -
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Adding IMPs every 20 days
More and more host computers are added to the network. Increasing to 215 host computers by 1981, at a rate of one new host every 20 days. -
Connections via land and sky
1973 a satellite connection added the first international computer connected from Norway to the existing network in the US. Around the same time a terrestrial connection was made to an IMP in London. -
Introducing Micro-Soft
Alburquerqe, NM: November 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen found, Micro-Soft. In 1976 they dropped the hyphen and became the inconic Microsoft. -
An Apple's Day
Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne form Apple Computer. They introduce the Apple I for $666.66. Wayne left the company two weeks later at a personal loss of $800. -
Thank you, Mr. Olsen
"There's no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home." - Ken Olsen, Founder and CEO Digital Equipment.
Reports are that in context Mr. Olsen was not referring to the PC as that is what his company was working on, rather on a central computer to run all aspects of the home, electricity, lights.... -
Another bite of the Apple
The Apple ][ is released. -
Welcome Big Blue
IBM releases it's first foray into personal computing, aptly named IBM PC. -
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Computers in School
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"Would you like to play a game?"
Mathew Broderick stars in the movie War Games. This movie prominantly displays the administrative purpose for computers in school as Mathew Broderick's character is able to hack into his school's computer and change grades for himself and his friend. -
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Computer use in school
The percent of students using computers in schools grows from 59% to 80% in this time frame, increasing at a rate of 1% per year. By 2003, 78% of students are using the internet to complete school assignments (92% of college students). -
Whitehouse.gov
Whitehouse.gov goes online this year. -
Internet use for all
At it's first annual conference at MIT, the organization CERN decides that access to the internet should be made available to all users. -
The Doctor Is In...
Ask Dr. Math is revived by the Math Forum (formerly the Geometry Forum) as a clearing house for students of all ages and math abilities to submit homework help questions and receive accurate assistance on these problems. -
A Computer in Every Clasroom
President Clinton calls for education reform which capitalizes on technology use in schools. -
Now that is Smart
In 1997 SmartTech introduces the Notebook software for their SmartBoard Interactive Whiteboard for use in classrooms. This allows teachers and students alike to interact with the whiteboard in a whole new way. Today SmartTech has interactive whiteboards and table tops allowing multi-touch access to the internet and classroom computing. -
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Part of this act is for low-cost affordable access to the internet be provided by telecommunications companies to public schools and libraries. -
Google'd
Google, the now most popular search engine, is launched -
Online studying on an island
Study IslandIn 2000 StudyIsland is launched as a way to assist students prepare for the Ohio Proficiency Test Program. As NCLB came about schools saw value in a website that could provide tutoring and proactice in topics alligned with individual state standards. By 2011, StudyIsland is used in 23,000 schools in the US and Canada. -
Earth Viewer
Google releases Earth Viewer. Earth Viewer is later released in 2005 as Google Earth giving classrooms satellite views of cities, sights and wonders of the globe from space. Now with Street View students can get a ground level perspective on many of these same sights. An asset for the geography classroom. -
Teacher Tube
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Internet in their hands
The iPod Touch is launched, giving students hand held access to the internet. With Wi-Fi connectivity, Safari browser and App Store students are learning and researching in all new ways. Today's iPod Touch has dual camera for use with FaceTime teleconferencing capapbility. This allows students to chat face-to-face with other students. -
A voice for those that didn't always have one
Proloquo to Go is giving special needs children with communication disabilities a voice. An assistive technology app, this program utilizes Mayer Johnson picturesa and synthesized voice technology to give Asperger, Autistic and other students a voice. -
Come on over to iPad
Apple releases its iPad. This hand held device with increased capabilities is now in classrooms all over giving students of all abilities access to the internet and other education apps. It is also utilized by teachers to present instant web searches. iPad supports FaceTime and due to its intuitive interface it is a great tool for special needs students.
