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IBM 1401 mainframe at Oakton Highschool
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ARPA net created, precursor to the internet
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NSF holds a Project Directors Meeting on pre-college science education and the development of audiovisual and computer-related educational technology.
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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
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Oregon Trail computer game created by MECC
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IBM personal computer, 5150, with MS-Dos
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Nation at Risk report, calling for increased computer science programs in High schools
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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
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Conversion from analog to digitial media services
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VA schools are computer based and online!
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First interactive whiteboard
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Virginia created the Web-Based Standards of Learning initiative which funded the infrastructure for online classes and testing
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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
13 school districts around the state begin piloting the online tests successfully. -
Installation of first Wireless Access Points
Allows for wireless access throughout school buildings -
VIrtual Virginia, online distance learning courses, launched by state
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NCLB mandated
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"VA launches Educational Technology Plan for Virginia: 2003-09(Virginia Department of Education, 2003) committing $350 million to improve technology in schools"
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802.11g, the third wireless protocol launched with speeds of 54mbps, 5 times faster than previous 802.11b
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VA begins funding technology resource teachers to help integrate technology into schools and classrooms
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Interwrite tablet
Input device can be used by teachers and students, uses bluetooth connection -
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
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Google Apps for education launched, giving schools a closed sandbox system for students and staff to interact
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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
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Online textbooks incorporated in U.S. History curriculum
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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
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
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Online high school pilot offering full range of courses begins with 100 students
