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National - The first hand-held calculator
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January 1960 - Present Timeline
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National - The first scantron
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National - Plato Computer
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National - First Apple Mcintosh Invented
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National - First hand-held graphing calculator
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National - First digital cellular phone invented
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NJ - "Educational Technology in New Jersey: A Plan for Action"
A five year technology plan was developed called, "Educational Technology in New Jersey: A Plan for Action" -
National - Educate America Act: Goals 2000
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NJ - Plan to implement educational technology in all schools throughout the state.
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National - First Interactive Whiteboard
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CHS purchased their first classroom set of graphing calculators.
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National - No Child Left Behind Act
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NJ - The state technology plan was updated.
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NJ - Distance Learning Network Aid (DLNA) placed into New Jersey State School Aid.
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CHS installed their first SmartBoard into a classroom.
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CHS installed their first mounted projector into a classroom.
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CHS purchased software from Genesis Technology Inc. and began using as a gradebook system.
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NJ - Scored A- for use of technology.
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National - First Apple iPad
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NJ - New Jersey Educator Effectiveness Task Forces Report developed.
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CHS introduced the Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) pilot to the teachers for use in their classrooms.
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NJ - TEACHNJ Act developed.
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CHS had Wifi available throughout the entire school.
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CHS purchased an upgraded classroom set of 20 graphing calculators (TI-84 Plus).
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CHS purchased a classroom set of iPads that were available for any teacher to use.
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CHS purchased Adobe Master Collection CS6 Software for TV production classes.
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NJ - AchieveNJ developed.
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NJ - Administered the PARCC assessment for the first time.
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CHS held a Math Department SmartBoard training.
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