Technology Trends Timeline

By rkingsley
  • IBM 1401 mainframe at Oakton Highschool

    IBM 1401 mainframe at Oakton Highschool

  • ARPA net created, precursor to the internet

  • NSF holds a Project Directors Meeting on pre-college science education and the development of audiovisual and computer-related educational technology.

    NSF holds a Project Directors Meeting on pre-college science education and the development of audiovisual and computer-related educational technology.

  • Distance learning program with computerized coursework launched in Virginia through Northern Virginia Community College.

    Distance learning program with computerized coursework launched in Virginia through Northern Virginia Community College.

    Made use of the TICCIT system by Mitre and included colorized terminals that utilized 7 colors as well as audio and visual instruction.

  • Apple IIe, personal computer invented

  • Oregon Trail computer game created by MECC

  • IBM personal computer, 5150, with MS-Dos

  • Nation at Risk report, calling for increased computer science programs in High schools

  • CD rom drive created

    An entire set of encylopedias will fit on a single disc

  • Creation of Powerpoint software

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    Tim Berners-Lee created HTTP and first website developed

  • Conversion from analog to digitial media services

    Conversion from analog to digitial media services

  • VA schools are computer based and online!

    VA schools are computer based and online!

  • First interactive whiteboard

  • Virginia created the Web-Based Standards of Learning initiative which funded the infrastructure for online classes and testing

    Virginia created the Web-Based Standards of Learning initiative which funded the infrastructure for online classes and testing

  • SBTS program created

    SBTS program created

    FCPS recognizes that teachers need more support and training to successfully use technology in thh classroom.
  • Online testing for VA SOLs piloted

    Online testing for VA SOLs piloted

    13 school districts around the state begin piloting the online tests successfully.
  • Installation of first Wireless Access Points

    Installation of first Wireless Access Points

    Allows for wireless access throughout school buildings
  • VIrtual Virginia, online distance learning courses, launched by state

    VIrtual Virginia, online distance learning courses, launched by state

  • NCLB mandated

  • "VA launches Educational Technology Plan for Virginia: 2003-09(Virginia Department of Education, 2003) committing $350 million to improve technology in schools"

    "VA launches Educational Technology Plan for Virginia: 2003-09(Virginia Department of Education, 2003) committing $350 million to improve technology in schools"

  • 802.11g, the third wireless protocol launched with speeds of 54mbps, 5 times faster than previous 802.11b

  • VA begins funding technology resource teachers to help integrate technology into schools and classrooms

    VA begins funding technology resource teachers to help integrate technology into schools and classrooms

  • Interwrite tablet

    Interwrite tablet

    Input device can be used by teachers and students, uses bluetooth connection
  • Class Xp/IGPro grading software conversion

    Class Xp/IGPro grading software conversion

    No longer do grades have to be entered on a scansheet. Teachers and staff can entered attendance and grades easily.
  • First state to require online internet safety instruction for all students

    First state to require online internet safety instruction for all students

  • Google Apps for education launched, giving schools a closed sandbox system for students and staff to interact

  • 2009 Virginia Governor’s Technology Award for Innovative Use of Technology in K-12 Education

    2009 Virginia Governor’s Technology Award for Innovative Use of Technology in K-12 Education

    Ecart, an online testing repository created by FCPS, is innovative in its use for common assessments across the district
  • 1.7 million online tests completed

    1.7 million online tests completed

  • Online textbooks incorporated in U.S. History curriculum

    Online textbooks incorporated in U.S. History curriculum

  • BYOD

    BYOD

    District successfully begins piloting Bring Your Own Device and registers 6,000 users the first year

  • School systems become the largest consumer of Chromebooks, small, portable lightweight notebook computers launched in 2011

    Low cost technology makes it easier for students to acess the internet
  • Google Apps for education integration

    Google Apps for education integration

    GAE provides a sandbox for staff and students to interact
  • EducationSuperHighway will help ensure that all schools meet the president’s ConnectED goal of 1 Mbps/student by 2018

    EducationSuperHighway will help ensure that all schools meet the president’s ConnectED goal of 1 Mbps/student by 2018

  • Online high school pilot offering full range of courses begins with 100 students

    Online high school pilot offering full range of courses begins with 100 students