Computers in Education

By belinbevdenise

  • Television is the only form of technology in schools.

    Television is the only form of technology in schools.

  • National Defense Education Act provides funds for new technology, mainly for vocational education.

  • Vocational Education Act funds money for technology. BASIC is used to train programmers in colleges.

    Vocational Education Act funds money for technology. BASIC is used to train programmers in colleges.

  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides funding for mainframes and minicomputers, used mainly for counseling and administration.

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides funding for mainframes and minicomputers, used mainly for counseling and administration.

  • Mainframes and minicomputers are used minimally for instruction.

    Mainframes and minicomputers are used minimally for instruction.

  • Software companies begin to create instructional programs for mainframe and minicomputers.

  • Apple I PCs are donated to some schools.

    Apple I PCs are donated to some schools.

  • Drill and practice programs are developed for educational use.

  • Apple II computers are widely accepted in education.

    Apple II computers are widely accepted in education.

  • Multimedia PCs are created. CD-ROM containing educational programs are being used.

  • Schools get wired for internet access.