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Release of the National Education Technology Plan (NEPT)
-Released by the U.S. Department of Education
- A 5-year plan to support learning with technology
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Release of the iPad by Apple
- In 2010, Apple released the first generation iPad
- A rise in smart tablets and tablet computers was seen
- Roughly a 12-14% increase in online learning, as tablets made their way into the classroom
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Chromebooks Become Widely Used in the Classroom
- Chromebooks became used nationwide in schools in 2012
- This allowed teachers to alter lessons and make content more engaging and interactive
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Google Classroom Released
- Allowed you to create and grade activities/assignments
- Reduce paper use
- Allow more one-on-one communication between students and teachers
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Mobile Learning Expands & ESSA Passed
- Technology becomes more accessible
- More online teaching platforms are launched
- ESSA passed by the federal government, supplying funds for technology and digital learning
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Virtual Reality in the Classroom
- Virtual Reality (VR) majorly introduced in schools
- Teaches real-world scenarios through simulation
- Immersive learning strategy
- Used as supplemental tool to enhance understanding of topics
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Increased Use in E-Textbooks
- Interactive E-Textbooks and E-books become increasingly used as part of classroom curriculum
- Potentially more cost-effective
- Increases accessibility to information
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Artificial Intelligence and Flipped Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) used by educators to analyze student data
- AI used to customize curriculum to personalize the learning experience
- Flipped learning becomes more popular (students watch lectures/learn before class)
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e-Learning
- Due to COVID-19, schools nationwide were forced to adapt to e-learning platforms
- Increased use of computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets
- Synchronous and asynchronous methodologies used