History of Education and Technology

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In 1981, what percentage of U.S. public schools had one or more computers for instruction?

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18%

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What did Nicolas Jacques Conte create in 1795?

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The modern pencil

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What was the first educational game widely adopted by schools in 1985?

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Oregon Trail

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Who invented the first typewriter with a QWERTY keyboard in 1868?

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Christopher Sholes

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Who invented the modern library in 1651?

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John Dury

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What was the first computer used for instruction in 1950?

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The Whirlwind computer

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In 1991, how many students had access to one computer in schools?

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1 for every 18 students

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In 1996, what was the ratio of students to computers in formal education settings?

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1 in 12 students had computer access.

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during 1959, becomes the first commercially available digital computer 

Magnetic Drum Data-Processing Machine 

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IBM 650

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What did President Clinton challenge the nation to do in 1994?

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Connect every school to the internet