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Apple iPad
The iPad was introduced and quickly adopted in classrooms, where it was used as a cheaper alternative to computers. This technology allowed for greater classroom engagement and interaction. -
Connectivism
Starting in 2010, connectivism looks at educational learning holistically, with an emphasis on creating an educational network of technology and resources. Included in this movement are the inventions of Open Educational Resources, Open Textbooks, and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). -
Personal Learning Environments (PLE)
The idea that within an online learning environment, individuals can use a unique blend of online tools specified to their needs as an individual learner. However, this can complicate these learning environments, and the roles of teachers, as the formula of tools is different for every student. -
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
These were originally used in colleges and universities, and are an evolution from traditional online open courses due to the change in scale. The aim is to make education more accessible, through the usage of online learning management systems. -
Open Textbooks
Textbooks become available online for access with a license. This made them easy to adopt in the classroom, with a possible motivation being a decrease in material cost. -
Learning Analytics
There is a shift towards collecting data from learning management systems (LMS) in order to analyze learning outcomes and adjust teaching strategies. There is some concern that this will lead to viewing the student as only a piece of data. -
Resurfacing of AI
AI was first suggested in the 1990s, and makes a resurgence in trying to analyze learning outcomes and data, as well as possible AI tutoring. However, there are practical and ethical concerns with the usage of AI, such as how to apply it to more abstract subjects like the humanities. -
Pandemic Education
This time period is characterized by a shift to completely online learning through technologies like video calls, online learning platforms, and learning management systems. Technologies such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Classroom were prevalent in creating a completely virtual learning environment out of necessity.