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.