Electronic Timeline

  • First Experience with a Computer

    First Experience with a Computer

    I first used an Apple Macintosh computer at my Catholic school.
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    Electronic Timeline

  • First Use of Windows PCs

    First Use of Windows PCs

    After switching to public school, I began using Windows 98 computers. This introduced me to the Windows interface, and I started using Word and PowerPoint.
  • Learning to Type

    Learning to Type

    In 3rd grade, I started learning to type on the computer.
  • Introduction to Microsoft Paint

    Introduction to Microsoft Paint

    By 3rd grade, I was using Microsoft Paint during computer lab time to draw pictures and learn basic mouse skills.
  • First Time Using the Internet

    First Time Using the Internet

    In 4th grade, I used the internet for the first time in the school computer lab. We used educational websites like Ask Jeeves for Kids.
  • Creating My First PowerPoint Presentation

    Creating My First PowerPoint Presentation

    I created a PowerPoint project on animals for a class presentation. It was my first experience making slides and transitions.
  • First Email Account

    First Email Account

    In middle school, I created my first email account to communicate with friends.
  • Typing Reports in Microsoft Word

    Typing Reports in Microsoft Word

    By 6th grade, I regularly typed book reports and essays in Microsoft Word. This was when I learned about fonts, spellcheck, and formatting.