Technology in the Classroom

By cummings_kristina
  • Overhead Projector

    Overhead Projector

    The overhead projector is introduced to the classroom
  • Photocopier arrives in schools

    Photocopier arrives in schools

    This allows for mass production of learning materials

  • Vocational Education Act

    The Vocational Education Act was passed in 1963 which supports technology in the classroom.
  • Handheld calculator

    Handheld calculator

    The handheld calculator is introduced to classrooms in 1972.
  • Scantrons

    Scantrons

    Scantrons were entered into the classroom. Changing how testing could be done.
  • Apple Computers enter classroom

    Apple Computers enter classroom

    In the Minnesota Education Computing Consortium, Apple installed 5,000 computers across the state.

  • PC's in the classroom

    Most US classrooms have at least one PC in the classroom for instructional delivery.
  • iPads make their way into the classroom

    iPads make their way into the classroom

    iPads are introduced into the school system in 2012.