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Television Used in Classrooms
While there is little technology developed to be implemented in classrooms, television becomes a primary method of connecting students to world events through techonology. -
Vocational Education Act Passed/BASIC Taught at Universities
The Vocational Education Act of 1963 passing expanded the budget to accommodate spending for the use of technology in schools. Universities begin to focus students on the future development of technology by instructing in high-level programming languages like BASIC. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Passed
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act brought more money to education for the purpose of buying technology for schools. Some of the first mainframes and minicomputers are purchased for use in schools. -
Fortran Taught at Universities
Fortran becomes another major high-level programming language to be taught at universities. Computer maintenance becomes a program at vocational schools. -
First Educational Programs Developed
Educational software reaches the personal computer. Companies such as The Learning Company and Broderbund are on the forefront of this market with focuses on drill and practice. -
Computers Become Prominent in K-12
PC's primarily using DOS operating systems can be found in 25% of high schools with an emphasis on career guidance. Apple II and Macintosh computers are more popular in K-8 schools. -
Schools Begin Using Videodiscs
The videodisc is introduced ushering in a new age of optic information for use in schools. In addition, multimedia PC's are developed allowing for new methods of sharing lessons and communicating data. -
Hyperstudio and Similar Software Become Popular in Schools
Object-oriented authoring software thrives in the classroom as a method of presentation. Also, most classrooms have at least one PC. -
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Distance Class Enrollment Nearly Doubles
The enrollment of students in higher learning distance classes almost doubles in 1997-1998 compared to the 1994-1995 school year. -
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Internet Skyrockets the Possibilities for Technology in the Classroom
With the popularizing of the Internet beginning in the mid 90's, it becomes the largest database in the world and is also easily accessible by students to research, communicate, and share information. -
Advances in Technology Lead to a More Learner-Centered Classroom
With the advancement of technology in the classroom, teachers can use a variety of methods to cater to the individual needs of students and focus less on a teacher-driven classroom managment style. -
Mobile Phones Become a Viable Tool for Learning
Educating the Mobile Generation
Studies increasingly show that cell phones can be a useful device in the classroom to promote engagment in the lesson.
