Ed Tech Timeline

  • I-pads, e-books, and pocket devices

    I-pads, e-books, and pocket devices
    Internet became more accessible when pocket devices came out like Iphones and Ipads that were like portable laptops. It was the beginning of accessibility.
  • Social Media

    Social Media
    The effect of Twitter on the grades and learner engagement of students was studied. Social media had positive effects on learning when used in educationally relevant ways.
  • Khan Academy

    Khan Academy
    Free online platform that made education more easily accessible to everyone with videos and practices.
  • MOOCs

    MOOCs
    MOOCs (Massive open online courses offered courses from top universities on several platforms.
  • Google Classroom

    Google Classroom
    Google classroom helped run classes online, create curriculums, and share assignments with students solely online
  • Code.org

    Code.org
    Code.org gave access to computer science skills in schools which helped students explore other and new skills.
  • Virtual Reality

    Virtual Reality
    VR technologies were introduced to education which helped students learn in a new more fascinating way. They were learning through experience and helped increase students connection to the topics being discussed.
  • Adaptive Learning

    Adaptive Learning
    Adaptive learning helped students becomemore self-directed by allowing them to move at their own pace and lead their own learning experience.
  • Artificial Intelligence

    Artificial Intelligence
    Helped analyze students data to provide feedback that are suited for each individual student.
  • Zoom & Video Meetings

    Zoom & Video Meetings
    After the pandemic, online learning became the only option, so students and teachers used platforms like Zoom to hold online classes and meetings.
  • Remote proctoring

    Remote proctoring
    Again, after the pandemic, since everything was moved online, students were to take exams and quizzes online as well. Remote proctoring was used to maintain the students integrity during these exams.