Significant Technology Events of My Lifetime

  • First "Hand-me-down" Computer

    First "Hand-me-down" Computer
    My family received our first computer that someone gave to us because they no longer wanted it. I can barely recall playing games on this computer. Image from Wikipedia.
  • Computers in School

    Computers became a larger part of curriculum in elementary school. Jump Start Typing became mandatory.
  • AOL Messenger

    Would spend many evenings on AOL at my best friend's house talking to other friends. I remember her mom yelling for us to get offline so she could make a phone call.
  • New Computer

    My older brother finally convinced my parents we needed a computer.
  • MySpace

    First social media website. Spent a lot of time changing layouts and rearranging my top friends.
  • High School Years

    High school curriculum focused greatly on writing papers and utilizing internet for assignments.
  • Facebook

    Facebook
    First social media website I could use mobile with new cellular device. Image from Wikipedia.
  • Online BSN Program

    Online BSN Program
    Started Online BSN program at MU and graduated in 2020. Image from Wikipedia.
  • Online MSN Program

    Online MSN Program
    Started Online MSN-Ed Program at Marshall University. Image from Wikipedia.