Technology Timeline for Micah Whitlow CIEC 635

By mwhitlow

  • First VCR

    First VCR
    Although the VCR had been available for several years, our family purchased one in the early 80s. The ability to record and play television was amazing. image credit: By Akinom - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3325668

  • First computer Commodore 64

    First computer Commodore 64
    We purchased one for the family and would write basic codes from books and record them to tapes. This was a start for my love for technology and problem solving.
    image credit:
    By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17414881

  • First Game Console Nintendo 8 bit

    First Game Console Nintendo 8 bit
    For Christmas I received my first game console, a Nintendo.
    image credit:
    By Evan-Amos - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11408666

  • Personal CD player Discman

    Personal CD player Discman
    My first portable CD player, no more rewinding tapes.
    image credit:
    By Morn at the English language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1972158

  • First personal laptop

    First personal laptop
    During college I purchased my first laptop. No more trips to the computer lab at school.
    image credit:
    By Morn at the English language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1972158

  • The internet becomes available at home

    The internet had be available at school and other public locations, but this was the first time I had dialup for my apartment at school.

  • First use of computer design programs such as CAD and Photoshop

    After creating drawings and design work by hand for several years, computer based design work made things much easier. Programs such as autocad computer aided drafting and adobe photoshop were life changing. These tools have also been what I have been teaching for the last several years.

  • ipad and tablet devices for education and work

    ipad and tablet devices for education and work
    My first Ipad and specifically the ability to write and draw on the screen was important for its ability to create artwork for work and educational use. These portable devices made it possible for me to work away from my desktop and made life more mobile. More recent versions have enhanced learning in the classroom too. image credit:
    By matt buchanan - http://www.flickr.com/photos/40134069@N07/4310699758/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12468830