My Personal Tech Timeline

By LMB227
  • Born

  • Dial up internet at home

    Dial up internet at home
    Old green screen computer.
  • mac computers at school

    mac computers at school
    Still have dial up at home.
    Wireless internet at school.
  • College

    College
    Wireless internet at home. I learn about ethernet cables and setting up an wireless network with a modem.
  • Student teaching

    Student teaching
    *Required to use technology in each observed lesson. Turning the lights on/off counted as technology. Using an overhead projector counted as technology.
  • First year teaching

    First year teaching
    Given a laptop for teacher use. Old mac that didn't work for student use. Overhead projector.
  • Sound enhancement technology in classroom

    Sound enhancement technology in classroom
    New speakers installed in each classroom. Teachers are given a microphone that can be worn as a necklace.
  • Document camera and projector in classroom

    Document camera and projector in classroom
    Life changing event in the classroom! It cleared up physical space by putting overhead projectors in the trash. I no longer needed to print on clear sheets to use on the overhead. Time saver, larger screen, zoom, and students are able to use it too.
  • Married a software engineer

    Married a software engineer
    This is when I really started to learn more about modern hardware and software.
  • Mobil computer/ipad labs

    Mobil computer/ipad labs
    This made it easier to use technology to individualize student instruction/assignments.