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Technology Trends in Education
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Scantron (National)
Scantron is introduced which allows multi-question tests to be graded by a machine -
Graphing Calculator (National)
First handhelp graphing calculator is created -
Schools get first computers (District)
Most elementary schools received between 5-10 Mac classics to share. They were mainly used for word processing and math practice. -
District creates Tech Dept. (District)
Several positions were created to maintain and run the technology of entire district. -
Computer labs created in schools (District)
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1995 State Plan for Informational Technology (State)
A platform to get technology into K-12 schools -
All staff receive computers (District)
Staff are given a choice between a desktop or laptop. -
Interactive Whiteboards (National)
Interactive whiteboards are introduced into schools for first time -
High Speed Internet in all schools (State)
legislation made high speed internet available to all schools in an affordable way. -
Data Collection (State)
A multi-year evaluation of how schools are using technology -
SMART boards added to classrooms (District)
Because of the new smart boards, every classroom was mandated to have digital projector mounted in ceiling of classroom. -
iclicker technology (National)
iclicker is introduced and changes how students can respond to questions and see results instantaneously -
iPads enter schools (National)
Tablet device that has apps for just about anything