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Tablets Emerge
In 2010, tablets made their debut. These tools have not only been beneficial to those in the workforce and entertainment industry, but also for the schools. Tablets provide a resource for teachers and students alike to collaborate with, engage in new information, and create new ideas. -
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The Evolution of Education Technology
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Chromebooks Hit the Shelves
Introduced in June of 2011, Chromebooks quickly surpassed iPads in popularity. A myriad of schools hopped on board with integrating learning on these devices into the classroom, which allowed for learning to be digital as well as physical. -
Creation of Canvas
This app has not only been helpful with creating assignments to access online, but also a classroom community. This has allowed for students to follow along with classroom activities and lessons while being away from the tangible room. -
MOOC
Also known as "year of the MOOC", 2012 was an unforgettable time for those participating in Massive Open Online Courses, more commonly known as MOOC. These higher learning courses are offered for free and taught by professors, which spiked controversy surrounding the purpose of attending university. -
Google Classroom
Google Classroom was invented in 2014, which provided a means for classroom communication and mobile schoolwork. -
The Rising Popularity of E-Textbooks
Although released prior to 2017, e-textbooks saw their rise to fame at this time. Not only do these provide students with a more affordable and environmentally friendly option to learning, but they also allow for on-the-go studying. -
Interactive E-Textbooks
E-Textbooks, rising in popularity, were enhanced with interactive features such as note sharing, online reading quizzes and activities, graphs, images, and more. This allowed for students to be able to further immerse themselves in what they were learning. -
COVID-19
With COVID-19 in the air, 2020 quickly became the year for online learning. Educational technology was put to the test and innovated in new ways to facilitate in learning at home. Online learning platforms (such as canvas) were implemented into daily life and utilized in ways that had never been thought of. Other applications such as zoom and google meet were used for being "face to face" for presentations or scholarly meetings to fulfill curriculum requirements.