My Technology Timeline by Allison Willis

What's a chalkboard?

aallisonwilliss47 — 2024-05-04 19:34:49 UTC

They didn't have much technology in the classroom when she was in school. They had chalkboards, textbooks, and occasionally overhead projectors for visual aids.

No computers until college??

aallisonwilliss47 — 2024-05-04 19:37:14 UTC

It was a gradual process of learning as technology evolved. She had to take computer classes in college to catch up on basic skills like word processing and email. As technology became more prevalent in the workplace, she had to continue learning and adapting to new tools and software.

We can watch videos now?

aallisonwilliss47 — 2024-05-04 19:39:04 UTC

When she was in school, she had basic computers in the library, but they were mostly used for word processing and research. They also had overhead projectors and occasionally used filmstrips or VHS tapes for educational videos.

Introducing Powerpoint

aallisonwilliss47 — 2024-05-04 19:40:14 UTC

Some teachers embraced technology more than others. They had a few who used PowerPoint presentations or educational software for certain lessons, but it wasn't as common or integrated into every class like it is today.

Still not as prevalent as you'd think...

aallisonwilliss47 — 2024-05-04 19:41:52 UTC

By high school, they had computer labs with internet access, so we used them for research, writing papers, and sometimes for presentations. They also had interactive whiteboards in some classrooms, but they weren't used as much as they are today.

Textbooks still existed

aallisonwilliss47 — 2024-05-04 19:43:19 UTC

We used computers occasionally for specific projects or research, but they weren't as common as they are now. Most of our work was still done with pen and paper. We didn't have online textbooks yet. Everything was still on paper.