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Instructional Technology Trends
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Audiovisual technology introduced in Chicago schools
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PLATO instructional computing system is widely used in college and K-12 classrooms
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1st computers are installed in District 218 Administrative Offices
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Alan B. Shepard High School is opened in Palos Heights, Illinois and computers are placed in classrooms
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TI-30 Scientific Calculator Introduced
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Apple computers are 1st introduced into schools
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Computers are being used for instructional purposes
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District 218 installs computer labs at all three schools
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Internet connections established in Illinois schools
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Smartboards introduced into classrooms
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District 218 initiative installs all new IBM computers installed and printers in every classroom.
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A pilot for the Illinois Virtual High School (IVHS) is launched.
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Wireless network initiated for Wi-Fi in all District 218 buildings.
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The first widespread use of electronic textbooks in US schools.
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1st widespread use of electronic textbooks used throughout Illinois schools
