-
Technology was not mainstream while growing up in 1970's/1980's. First technology I can remember using was typewriter
-
My first exposure to computers was in school. We had access to an IBM computer and it had floppy disk access.
-
Roughly around 1985-1986 My father bought our first home computer it was a Macintosh. This was my first real time using a computer a lot.
-
In 1988 I was a freshman in highschool. We had a typing class and I was introduced to using the word processor. I would write many papers with this new technology.
-
In 1996 I was introduced to the internet and dial up. My first exposure to the internet was through aol and getting to explore what it was all about. I also got my first email address at that time.
-
Google gains popularity and I first learned about this search engine and began to use it at this point.
-
Online/hybrid classes started to become a thing during these times. The convenience was a huge step forward for colleges and campus life for students
-
Smartphones come out and begin to gain popularity. By being multiuse, they become very helpful for people to multitask.
-
First Ipad technology comes out. Makes multiuse tablets available and changes technology uses especially in the school system for years to come
-
Instead of just online classes, full online degree programs start being offered. This allows for people to earn their bachelors, masters and graduate degrees without having to step foot on a campus. This happens all over US
