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Typing Class

joh2363436 — 2024-02-18 03:21:36 UTC

In school, my dad had to take a typing class. His class used typewriters, but he also got to use computers since his school was first getting them when he was in high school.

Computer Class

joh2363436 — 2024-02-18 03:52:32 UTC

In the 90's my dad had to take a computer class to learn the basics of the technology and how to operate it.

Smartboards

joh2363436 — 2024-02-18 04:03:15 UTC

Smartboards were introduced in 1991 and gave classes a way to be more interactive in the classroom and move away from projectors. They were not popular in most schools until the early 2010s.

Schoology

joh2363436 — 2024-02-18 04:08:58 UTC

Schoology is an interactive portal the can be used to post assignments, submit assignments, and ask questions to peers and teachers. It was a great step in the world of technology when it came to learning virtually and fully remotely.

Zoom

joh2363436 — 2024-02-18 04:11:13 UTC

Zoom was introduced more and more into the school scene when the pandemic hit. People who had been in classes in person had to suddenly take them over video call. This solution to the problem opened up many opportunities for different ways to have meetings and ways to attend classes.

Speech tablets

joh2363436 — 2024-02-18 04:13:18 UTC

Speech tablets were introduced to schools to help children who are non verbal or have trouble with their speech. These tablets give them the chance to communicate with the teachers and others by pressing the buttons that align with what they are thinking.