What technology was like when I was in school

In elementary school, I remember going to the computer lab maybe once aweek. We worked on computers that just had the black screen and green writing. There were a couple "colored" computers we took turns using. I honestly don't remember anything but playing Oregon Trail on the computers. They didn't really play a huge part in what I was being taught in the classroom. Somewhere around fifth or sixth grade we got a new computer lab and computers! It was a really exciting thing then. This is the first time I remember playing typing games and learning how to type. We would even sometimes type our reports for class. Around this time we also got a home computer. Computers started having more of an effect on what we were doign in school.
In Jr. High, I didn't use the computer for more than typing reports until ninth grade when I took an actual typing class. But all we did in that class was practice our typing.
In High school, we started using the internet for research. I personally didn't have it at my house yet. It wasn't until my senior year, that I got my first email address. My cousin had the internet at her house so I would go there to email and do research for class. It was also this year that I got my first cell phone. It was easier to communicate using email and cell phones. Cell phones were starting to be used for more than just an emergency.
After high school cell phones, and the internet started having way more of an effect on education. I started at UVU, and could registar online for classes. They started black board, you could email your professors, or email assignments.
Now technology plays a huge role in education. If students don't know how to use a computer it would be harder for them in school. There are even some schools trying out having ipods instead of a text book. I can only imagine what role technology will play in the future.