Ian's Development of IDT Timeline

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  • Plessy v. Ferguson

    In 1986, segregation was ruled to be constitutional by the Supreme Court. This ruling opened up a division between lived experience, education, and equality that would last decades. Equal educational opportunities were not available to African American people or People of Color in the United States whether they were a learner or a professional.

  • First School Museum

    In 1905, the first School Museum opened in St. Luis so that children could experience tactile learning and technology learning thanks to the pioneering efforts of Amelia Meissner.

  • Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Founded

    In 1923, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) was founded through the merger of multiple other groups. The AECT would become a vital organization to help transform the landscape of instructional medial and instructional design.

  • Gong Lum v. Rice

    In 1927, in the case of Gong Lum v. Rice, the Supreme Court gave the states the right to segregate Chinese students as non-white in public schools. This ruling added to the racism that already plagued the American people and the education system of our country.

  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Reserves Educational Channels

    In 1952 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocated over two hundred channels for educational television. The number and popularity of these channels would continue to rise.

  • The Science of Learning and the Art of Teaching

    In 1954, B.F. Skinner published, "The Science of Learning and the Art of Teaching." This article generated a major shift in the ideas of education and Skinner's programmed instruction pathed the way for early instructional design concepts.

  • Brown v. Board of Education

    It was not until 1954, 58 years after the ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson, that the Supreme Court would deem segregation unconstitutional in public school via Brown v. Board of Education. While this case led to outlawed segregation in public schools, discrimination would continue to create a divide within the US educational system and would limit educational opportunities, especially for folks who were not white, straight, and/or male.

  • Sputnik Launches

    The launching of Sputnik created sparked the Space Race in 1957, but it also created movement on the education front. As a result of this achievement by another nation, there were outcries for overhauled education and robust STEM programs. Additionally, this educational revamp inspired Michael Scriven to publish ideas about formative assessments, and later Susan Markle to test both during the formation of materials and once they were finalized.

  • First Message Sent Over the Internet

    In 1960, the first message, Hello shortened to, LO, was sent over the internet between UCLA and the University of Utah. This two-lettered greeting was the beginning of what would be a immeasurable asset to education both in person and at a distance.

  • Preparing Objectives for Programmed Instruction

    In 1962, Robert Mager published, "Preparing Objectives for Programmed Instruction." This work, though not the first to practice principles, offered a written guidance for learner objectives, context, and evaluation.

  • Education Amendments of 1972

    The Educational Amendments of 1972 gave birth to Title IX. Title IX offers legal protection against discrimination on the basis of sex to all educational programs receiving federal funding. These protections help create more equal opportunities for the folks seeking education in the US.

  • The Conditions of Learning

    In 1975, Robert Gagné published, "The Conditions of Learning." In this work, Gagné outlined the five principles required to encourage learning. This book and all future additions would have lasting effects of the field of instructional design.

  • Apple Macintosh 128K

    Apple released the first personal computer in 1984. This small computer which more closely resembles a droid from Star Wars than personal computers today paved the way for modern computing. This introduction also laid the first bricks for the road that would lead to computers being available in school computer labs (and eventually laptop carts).

  • Human Performance Improvement

    In the 1990's, instructional designers added focus to improving job performance through real world learning. This helped to provide utility for instructional design outside of the educational space.

  • The iPad is Introduced

    In 2010, Apple introduced the first iPad creating the potential for a new method of mobile computing. Today, with additions like the iPad Pro, one can use the iPad like any other laptop, and they can be just as powerful! This advancement would add new possibilities to learning both at home and in formal eduation.