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The foundation is laid
The foundation is laid for the organization that will become the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The building blocks in the foundation include the International Association for Computing in Education (IACE) and the International Council for Computers in Education (ICCE). Conceived in 1962 as the Association for Educational Data Systems (AEDS), IACE%u2019s stated purpose is to support administrative data processing professionals By the late 1970%u2019s, IACE has expanded to incl -
Dave Moursund is named editor-in-chief
ISTE founder Dave Moursund is named editor-in-chief and CEO of Oregon Council for Computers in Education (OCCE) The magazine Calculators and Computers is folded into OCCE%u2019s journal, The Oregon Computing Teacher, prompting changes in scope and name to the organization and the journal OCCE becomes the International Council for Computers in Education (ICCE), and The Oregon Computing Teacher becomes The Computing Teacher -
Apple II Plus launches
Apple II Plus launches with 48 KB of memory, as well as the first Apple printer known as the Silentype. Apple launches the Apple Education Foundation -
Microsoft sells the one millionth copy of Microsoft BASIC
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National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) #1
National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) #1 takes place in Iowa City and is hosted by the University of Iowa Sessions: 32. Themes: The development of educational software (CAI, CMI, simulations for subject specific uses), hardware debate (micros vs minicomputers), and defining teacher competencies for preservice, inservice training -
A cabinet-level US Department of Education is signed into law by President Carter
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The first commercial citywide cellular network
The first commercial citywide cellular network is launched in Japan by the Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation -
Atari introduces an 8-bit computer
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It is estimated that there are 15 million PCs in use worldwide
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ICCE holds its first board meeting at NECC
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NECC #2
NECC #2 takes place in Norfolk, VA and is hosted by Christopher Newport College. Sessions: 32. Themes: A year of important new paradigms, new NCTM standards for mathematics, ACM Elementary and Secondary Schools Subcommittee, open university, Scarsdale Project, use of computer labs, beginning of LOGO in elementary schools, computer literacy defined, hardware issues (how to choose a microcomputer for educational use -- Commodore PETs, Apple, TRS-80). New at NECC: Tutorial sessions and teacher tra -
Microcomputers begin to show up in classrooms and schools
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Seagate Technology develops the first hard disk drive for microcomputers
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Seagate Technology develops the first hard disk drive for microcomputers
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English scientist Tim Berners-Lee creates ENQUIRE, an early hypertext database system
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IBM licenses DOS from Microsoft and introduces the 1st IBM PC
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Sharp releases a handheld computer
Sharp releases a handheld computer that sells for $123 and measures 69" x 28" x 06" The 59-key keyboard is designed for writing BASIC language programs -
The US Department of Education is created, with Shirley Hufstedler as Secretary
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ICCE publishes
ICCE publishes Introduction to Computers in Education for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, by Dave Moursund -
NECC #3
NECC #3 takes place in Denton, TX and is hosted by North Texas State University. Sessions: 40. Themes: Integration of computer literacy into curriculum, reasoning with the computer, software evaluation protocols, emerging research on effectiveness of computers in education. New at NECC: Apple Computers is NECC%u2019s first vendor/exhibitor -
Apple Computers launches the %u201CKids Can%u2019t Wait%u201D program giving 10,000 computers to schools in California.
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Sun Microsystems is founded
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MTV
Music Television (MTV), an all-music television station, debuts in the United States -
Educational drill and practice programs are developed for personal computers
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ICCE publishes
ICCE publishes the 4th edition of Teachers Guide to Computers in the Elementary School by Dave Moursund -
NECC #4
NECC #4 takes place in Kansas City, MO and is hosted by the University of Missouri-Columbia. Sessions: 46. Exhibitors: 51. Themes: teacher training and computer literacy for teachers, computer-based learning, LOGO, CAI authoring environments, computer aided instruction projects in all disciplines (math, science, language, engineering, education, liberal arts requirement, social sciences). New at NECC: The conference includes an exhibit hall with 51 exhibitors sharing hardware and software inno -
Compact discs
Compact discs are introduced to the public as a data storage alternative to the diskette -
Sony releases its first professional camcorder to the public, Betacam
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Tech-inspired movie, Tron
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Adobe is founded
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The Commodore 64 is introduced the market.
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Jimmy Carter writes his memoirs
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Atari develops the data glove
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Time magazine names the personal computer the %u201CMachine of the Year%u201D
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ICCE hires its first full time staffer to focus on books and courseware
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NECC #5
NECC #5 takes place in Baltimore, Maryland and is hosted by Towson University. Sessions: 52. Exhibitors: 64. Themes: The year of LOGO, integration of tools across the curriculum (word processing, databases and spreadsheets), teaching programming, teacher training (computer literacy, the concerns-based adoption model) -
one microcomputer for every 125 students
Researchers estimate there is one microcomputer for every 125 students in US K%u201312 public schools. The report, A Nation at Risk, recommends that pre-college students should be learning about computers -
Motorola DynaTAC is the first mobile phone approved by the FCC
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ICCE begins publication of its SIG Bulletin
ICCE begins publication of its SIG Bulletin, covering the ideas and activities of its first three Special Interest Groups %u2013 for Computer Coordinators, Teachers of Education, and Educational Administrators -
NECC #6
NECC #6 takes place in Dayton, OH and is hosted by the University of Dayton.
Sessions: 83.
Exhibitors: 78.
Themes: evaluation of the impact of computers, software evaluation, integration across the curriculum, social impact issues (equity, gender), use of CAI and LOGO, emerging technologies (videodiscs in the classroom, networks, and E-mail) -
William Gibson coins the term cyberspace in his novel, Neuromancer
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PCs are used for college and career guidance
PCs are used for college and career guidance in 25% of high schools, though computers in the classrooms are still rare -
Amiga
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Apple introduces the Macintosh computer
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64% of schools in the US
64% of schools in the US have at least one computer, averaging one computer for every 92 students -
ICCE publishes
ICCE publishes 1st edition of The Computer Coordinator, by Dave Moursund -
NECC #7
NECC #7 takes place in Norfolk, VA and is hosted by Towson State University.
Sessions: 113.
Themes: An international perspective, across the curriculum, CAI specific to each discipline, pedagogical issues, LOGO, teacher training, social impact and ethics, looking to the future.
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DESQview
DESQview becomes a popular text mode multitasking program that allows users to run multiple DOS programs at the same time -
Apple IIgs is introduced
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Microsoft goes public
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The number of schools with computers
The number of schools with computers has increased dramatically; 92% of secondary schools and 82% of elementary schools in the US have at least one computer -
NECC #8
NECC #8 takes place in San Diego, CA and is hosted by the University of San Diego.
Sessions: 104.
Exhibitors: 84.
Themes: Integrating computers, computer literacy, use of videodisk technology, public domain educational software (FREDWRITER), Databases, critical thinking, teacher training, equity (gender, socioeconomic and handicapped), and emerging technologies such as networking -
Max Headroom
Max Headroom, computer mediated live action figure, debuts on TV -
Grolier
The first electronic encyclopedia is launched on CD-ROM from Grolier -
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is passed by the US congress in an effort to limit computer crime. It prohibits unauthorized access%u2014and focuses on financial institutions, credit card companies, and consumer reporting agencies -
jpeg
The Joint Photographic Experts Group is formed to create images standards for the jpeg -
Compaq beats IBM
Compaq beats IBM to the market with the Deskpro 386, the first computer to use Intel%u2019s 80386 chip, a 32-bit microprocessor with 275,000 transistors on each chip. The chip gives PCs as much speed and power as older mainframes and minicomputers -
NECC #9
NECC #9 takes place in Philadelphia, PA and is hosted by Temple University.
Sessions: 96.
Exhibitors: 96.
Themes: Research, curriculum integration models, telecommunications, software evaluation, LOGO, computer literacy, computer literacy, equity
New at NECC: Apple Computers becomes NECC%u2019s first corporate sponsor and hosts the opening reception -
CompuServe
CompuServe introduces the GIF standard and images -
IBM introduces VGA
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Aldus introduces PageMaker for PCs
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Claris
Apple spins off its software applications business into Claris -
Update
ICCE begins a new member newsletter called Update -
Apple Works for Educators
ICCE publishes its first best seller, Apple Works for Educators, by Linda Rathje -
NECC #10
NECC #10 takes place in Dallas, TX and is hosted by the University of North Texas. Sessions: 93. Exhibitors: 143. Themes: national reports (accreditation, teacher education and curriculum), reform, Power O! (OTA), hypermedia, software tools (AppleWorks, HyperCard), equity, critical thinking skills, teacher training, telecommunications, LogoWriter, LOGO, and computer literacy. New at NECC: Apple computers sponsor Information and Message Centers to send and receive e-mail messages to NECC attend -
25% of high schools
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worm named Morris
A computer worm named Morris, unleashed by a Cornell University graduate student, clogs 6,000 university and military computers but causes no real damage -
Pixar
Pixar%u2019s animated short, Tin Toy, is the first computer-animated film to win an Oscar -
ISTE, The Merger
On June 18, 1989 hundreds of people gather to witness the formal ICCE/IACE merger ceremony and celebration at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) merger results in an energetic blend of personnel, products, and skills. The former ICCE and IACE boards and staff successfully integrate resources to continue production of materials and to improve database resources. ISTE membership benefits from the broadened vision represented by this new organiz -
ISTE Accreditation and Standards Committee established
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SIGTel
With the leadership of its Special Interest Group for Telecommunications (SIGTel), ISTE kicks off its first special topic conference, Tel Ed, held in Israel with around 300 people -
NECC #11
NECC #11 takes place in Boston, Massachusetts and is hosted by Lesley College.
Sessions: 138.
Exhibitors: 154.
Themes: HyperCard, multimedia, ethics in computer courses, LOGO, computer literacy, models of school district implementation, curriculum, teacher training, hardware and software purchases, telecommunication, research emphasis -
US public schools
There is an average of 1 computer for every 30 students in US public schools