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VHS
I watched my favorite Disney movies on VHS. -
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Computer lab
I visited the computer lab during elementary school. Here we would perform educational learning games on the computer. My memory is that we went as a class once a week for 30-60 mins. -
Favorite Computer Game
My friends and I would get so excited when we would get to be on the computer and play these two games: 1. Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego 2. The Oregon Trail -
Word processor
1st in home computer - 4th grade -
Recording Music with Tapes
I would listen to the radio and record music onto tapes when a good song was played. I always had a blank tape ready to record in the stereo. -
1st Gaming system
I loved my Super nintendo. I played the game Super Mario World. -
Bag Car Cell phone
This was phone was the first portable cell phone my family owned. It stayed plugged into the van at all times. The reception was surprisingly good. -
CD's
I discovered CD's and got a CD player for my room. -
DVD Player
DVD player purchased for the home. -
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Typing Class
In middle school typing classes began. My teacher would tape a piece of paper over our hands so we could not see the keyboard. This forced us to learn our keys by memory. The class also focused on how fast you could type (words per min). -
1st Computer/Internet
The first in home computer with dial up internet. "You've got mail" Began chatting in chatrooms with friends -
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Computer Knowledge Classes
I took these classes in high school. They focused on typing and the use of Word and Excel. -
1st Cell Phone
Begged my parents to get a cell phone. They finally allowed me to have cell phone when I started driving. (I even got my friends to beg my parents :)) Free minutes after 8 p.m. call me back! -
1st Laptop Computer
I used some graduation gift money to buy my first laptop computer (dell) to take to college . -
WiFi
WiFi capabilities in home. -
Facebook
My older cousin insisted that I join Facebook in college. I still use this app everyday. -
1st Tablet
Kindle fire -
Wii Gaming System
1st cordless controller gaming system. My husband and I spent many hours playing Mario bros and tennis on this device. Now we use it to connect to Amazon prime tv and Netflix. -
Smart TV
We use our smart tv to stream Amazon prime and Netflix. -
1st iPad
iPad air received as a gift for Christmas. -
1st Smart phone
Apple iphone 5s (which I still currently use) -
Wireless speaker
My family loves to bluetooth music from our phones to the wireless speaker and have dance parties. -
Touch Screen Thermostat
Installed in my house by my husband. -
Amazon Prime Member
I started using Amazon prime for online shopping source, movies, books, etc. -
Moodle
Introduced to Moodle by my colleague. -
1st Online Course
Last semester was my first online college course to take.
