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Introduction of the iPad
With the iPad being introduced in 2010, there was an immediate incorporation of this technology in educational settings. Some schools, such as Drayton Hall Elementary, testified to Apple that iPads have significantly helped them form curriculum more efficiently; furthermore, iPads have increased kindergarten students' reading levels to a fourth grade level.
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The Chromebook
In 2011, the Chromebook was released and U.S. K-12 schools were testing the overall productivity of this device. Results showed that Chromebooks were financially a good choice for schools, and it increased productivity in the classroom, with no disruption from the technology in the classroom. -
Massive Open Online Courses
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC's), became infamous in 2012 due to their accessibility online. These courses were taught by accredited professors, but the moral of MOOC's were questioned the following year due to the fate of higher ed.
https://www.highereddive.com/news/7-education-technology-topics-in-2012-that-will-be-hotter-in-2013/83263/ -
The Use of Big Data
Big Data is a tool that helps individual students map out their future studies based on previous classes that they have taken. It is essentially a student's educational footprint. The goal of Big Data was to provide a unique roadmap for individual students to learn and master topics.
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Mobile Learning
The rise of social media in 2014 contributed to educational technology. Apps like Twitter, Dropbox, and Google Docs were being used to enhance learning in a new, innovative way.
https://www.oedb.org/ilibrarian/7-ed-tech-trends-watch-2014/#:~:text=They%20are%20using%20communication%20apps,geared%20toward%20certain%20subject%20areas. -
3D Printers
3D printers became a large part of K-12 schools in 2015, especially in media centers and art rooms. With the amount of STEM students wanting to express their creativity and skill, 3D printers were a great way to let these students do so.
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/2015s-ed-tech-trends-in-review-monica-burns -
Integrating Computer Science into Education
In 2016, President Obama stated that computer science should be integrated more in K-12 education. Considering the demographic of the employees int he computer science field, it was Obama's goal to make the field of computer science more diverse.
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2016/12/4-biggest-k-12-education-tech-trends-2016 -
Minecraft: Education Edition
This fun app gained popularity in 2017 for K-12 students. Minecraft Education Edition allows students to collaborate freely in a world where they critically think. Overall, the teacher can filter what the students can do in their "worlds."
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Teachers Using Loom
Loom is a recording app that allows teachers to screenshare and broadcast to their students. It is great for online teaching, and is great for a flipped classroom setting.
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The Use of AI
As we start to approach the year of COVID-19, artificial intelligence will play a large role in education. For example, AI makes study guides, reviews for tests, and much more.
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Distance Learning through Zoom
Due to COVID-19, many schools turned to technology in a time of isolation. Many video conference apps such as Zoom allowed teachers to still try to form relationships and best educate students.