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Invention of the cell phone
Dr. Martin Cooper introduces the first mobile phone. He was a Motorola researcher and executive. -
Invention of the laptop
Adam Osborne creates the first laptop computer, known as the Osborne I. It was a portable computer that weighed 24 pounds and cost $1795. -
Invention of the PC
IBM creates the first personal computer. -
National Education Technology Plan
The United States Department of Education implements a new technology plan in response to the educational opportunities made available by dramatic technological innovations in the early and mid-1990s. -
Invention of the SMART Board
SMART creates the world's first interactive whiteboard. Click here to view a tutorial for SMART Board. -
Indiana State Technology Plan
Indiana adopts a new state technology plan.
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Burris Laboratory School Technology Plan
Muncie Burris adopts a new technology plan to enhance student's achievement with technology. -
Invention of the iPad
Apple revolutionizes the tablet scene with the invention of the first iPad.
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National Education Technology Plan
The United States implements the Naitonal Education Technology Plan. President Obama proclaims “By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.”
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BYOD
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), is an innovative approach to integrating technology into the classroom, is introduced. This approach allows for students to bring any mobile device (iPad, cell phone, personal computer) to class to complete schoolwork throughout the day
