Technology in school bio

By kpressnalll
  • Electronic Typewriter

    Electronic Typewriter

    In 3rd grade, I turned in my first typed paper. I was the only person in the class to type their story. Prior to this, I had developed an obsession with the electronic typewriter and spent several hours playing "secretary," and honing my skills on the keyboard.
  • First Laptop

    First Laptop

    My dad traded a guy a motorcycle for an IBM Thinkpad. I still did not have computers in school, but I used this one, and my AOL dial-up at home.
  • The Oregon Trail

    The Oregon Trail

    My elementary school finally gets a computer lab, and we all become addicted to playing The Oregon Trail! We're also taught how to use word processors.
  • "Computer Science" Class

    "Computer Science" Class

    It's 8th grade, and we take "computer science" as a mandatory quarter long elective. We learn the basics of networking and how to use html code.
  • "Computer Literacy" Class

    "Computer Literacy" Class

    In high school, we take a mandatory quarter of computer literacy. We learn things like using e-mail, designing a simple website, and digital citizenship.
  • Uni goes ZOOM

    Uni goes ZOOM

    It's COVID, and all my undergrad classes get moved online.
  • Online Masters Program

    Online Masters Program

    Through the help of zoom and Camino, I am able to continue my education.