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2010-2012: Rise of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
Key Events: Launch of platforms like Coursera (2012), Udacity (2011), and edX (2012).
Impact: MOOCs made higher education accessible to a global audience, emphasizing the potential for online learning at scale.
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2012-2014: Growth of Mobile Learning
Key Events: Increased use of smartphones and tablets in educational settings, proliferation of educational apps such as Khan Academy and Duolingo.
Impact: Mobile learning apps and resources became prevalent, allowing for learning on-the-go and increased engagement.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MFgxETKl312pIPko-OeXteXTn6XxY2QlTrHyyrWRvT4/edit?usp=sharing -
2014-2016: Integration of Cloud Computing
Key Events: Adoption of cloud-based educational tools such as Google Classroom (2014) and Microsoft Office 365 for Education.
Impact: Facilitated collaboration and resource sharing among students and educators, enhancing productivity and accessibility.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MFgxETKl312pIPko-OeXteXTn6XxY2QlTrHyyrWRvT4/edit?usp=sharing -
2016-2018: Emergence of VR and AR in Education
Key Events: Introduction of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) tools such as Google Expeditions (2015) and Microsoft HoloLens (2016).
Impact: Provided immersive learning experiences, making complex concepts more understandable and engaging.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MFgxETKl312pIPko-OeXteXTn6XxY2QlTrHyyrWRvT4/edit?usp=sharing -
2018-2020: Rise of AI and Adaptive Learning
Key Events: Development of AI-driven educational tools such as Carnegie Learning and platforms like Knewton.
Impact: Personalized learning experiences based on individual student needs and performance, improving learning outcomes.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MFgxETKl312pIPko-OeXteXTn6XxY2QlTrHyyrWRvT4/edit?usp=sharing