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Policies and Technology: Edtec Over the Past 20 Years

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  • First Computerized Adaptive Tests in Public Schools

    First Computerized Adaptive Tests in Public Schools
    First computerized adaptive tests are given to students in Portland, Oregon Public Schools. NWEA

  • SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Utilized in the Classroom

    SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Utilized in the Classroom
    SMART creates the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, establishing the interactive whiteboard product category. Students can now interact in the classroom with a fun new advancement. SMART boards <a
    href='http://smarttech.com/us/About+SMART/About+SMART/Innovation/20+years+of+innovation' >SMART boards</a>

  • Internet Access in Schools

    Internet Access in Schools
    Internet access is introduced in schools. A majority of students and teachers are using interactive sites such as Moodle and blogging sites. Internet

  • eRate

    eRate
    The E-Rate program is implemented and put into effect in schools. Schools must meet CIPA standards to receive funding. eRate

  • CIPA is Introduced by Congress

    CIPA is Introduced by Congress
    CIPA provides safe and appropriate content for children who are browsing the Internet. Parents and teachers do not have to worry about children having access to unsuitable websites. CIPA

  • Idaho Is First to Adopt NWEA

    Idaho Is First to Adopt NWEA
    Idaho is the first to adopt NWEA assessments as the state-wide test. NWEA

  • No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

    No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
    NCLB supports standards-based education. It provides high standards and showing how goals can improve individual outcomes in education for teachers and students. George Bush signed it into law on January 8, 2002. NCLB NCLB

  • Netbooks are Used by Many Schools

    Netbooks are Used by Many Schools
    Netbooks are small, lightweight, interactive textbooks. It is an inexpensive laptop computer used in schools for students and teachers. They usually replace textbooks, but can be used for other educational activities as well. Netbooks

  • Race To The Top (RTTT)

    Race To The Top (RTTT)
    Race To The Top is performance based standards for teachers and principals. It raises standards and aligns policies and structures to the goal of college and career readiness. RTTT RTTT

  • National Education Technology Plan

    National Education Technology Plan
    The plan applies advanced technologies used in our daily lives to our entire education system to improve student learning, accelerate and scale up the adoption of effective practices, and use data and information for continuous improvement. National Education Technology Plan

  • Facebok and Twitter Are Used in Many Classrooms

    Facebok and Twitter Are Used in Many Classrooms
    Facebook and Twitter are used in classroom lectures for assignments and discussions. Facebook and Twitter