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ERIC begins
The Education Resources Information Center begins to collect resources in the field of education. -
Terms "educational technology" and "instructional technology" replace "audiovisual instruction"
Educators begin to change the terminology they use to describe what technology they are using in their classrooms. -
Apple II, the Commodore PET, and the first Tandy appear
The first personal computer options begin to appear for purchase by schools and individuals. -
First Wiki created
Cunningham create the first Wiki. -
Technology Curriculum Developed
The Diocese of St. Augustine developed a technology curriculum to be used throughout the diocese by technology teachers. -
WebCT is developed as the first successful virtual learning environment, later sold to Blackboard
Virtual learning environments have their first successful launch with WebCT. -
Google Incorporates
Google begins its incredible rise to popularity. -
Weblogs become a phenomenon
Weblogs, or Blogs, become a popular form of expression for millions of people. -
Creative Commons is founded
Creative Commons is founded to ensure people can copy and share work legally and ethically. -
Enhancing Education Through Technology Initiative is implemented
The State of Florida receives funding for EETT initiative to bring students up to date with technology throughout the state -
Title II Grant- Leveraging Laptops
State of Florida receives Grant money for laptops. -
Youtube is founded
Youtube is founded as a site to enable sharing of original videos. -
SMARTboards are placed in each classroom
San Juan Del Rio School, within the Diocese of St. Augustine, placed a SMARTboard interactive whiteboard into each classroom. -
Clickers Acquired
San Juan Del Rio acquired class sets of clickers to be used as Student Response Systems to enhance learning. -
Apple iPad Tablet is released
Large handheld devices with amazing capabilites are made available to all. -
Technology Budget Increased
The Diocese of St. Augustine allocated a large portion of funds to go directly to improving technology throughout the district -
Title II Grant-Florida Digital Educators
The state of Florida receives grant money to increase teacher exposure to innovative classroom teaching tools. -
Title II Grant- Leveraging Laptops through the Florida Digital Educator Program
The state of Florida receives grant money to ensure effective integration of student technology. -
Common Core Testing administered on computers
The state of Florida will begin computerized assessments of the Common Core standards. -
Class set of iPads acquired
San Juan Del Rio acquires class set of iPads through grants and donations, to enhance classroom instruction.
