Tech timeline

Haley's Tech Timeline

  • Computer Lab Class

    Computer Lab Class

    In fourth grade, I transfer to a school that has a weekly computer lab class and receive my first basic instruction with computers.
  • Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing

    Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing

    My family purchases a typing software for us to practice our typing skills.
  • Introduction to Early Search Engines

    Introduction to Early Search Engines

    In middle school, my english teacher gives a lesson on using search engines like askjeeves.com
  • Word-processing for Essays

    Word-processing for Essays

    Beginning my freshman year of high school, I am asked to turn in typed essays (rather than hand-written) and learn how to use the library printer.
  • Computer-Based SAT Prep Course

    Computer-Based SAT Prep Course

    My high school offers an SAT prep course as an elective. Instruction is primarily digital.
  • HTML Programming Course

    HTML Programming Course

    I take a year long class on HTML programming at my new high school. I feel underprepared from my former schools but enjoy the challenge and like the creative components of web design.
  • My First Laptop

    My First Laptop

    My senior year of high school, I transfer to a private school with a rigorous technology program and am required to have a laptop for my classes. It is my first personal computer.