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Rise of Cloud-Based Learning
- Google Apps for Education gained popularity, enabling cloud-based collaboration.
- Interactive whiteboards became more widespread in classrooms.
- The launch of Apple's iPad revolutionized digital learning, with schools beginning to adopt tablets for interactive education.
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Growth of Open Educational Resources
- Khan Academy expanded, offering free online courses, paving the way for open educational content.
- More teachers started using the flipped classroom model (learning online, practicing in class).
- The first Massive Open Online Courses were launched.
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Growth of Online Courses & Personalized Learning
- Harvard and MIT launched edX for free university-level courses.
- AI-powered tools like DreamBox helped personalize learning.
- Many schools started BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies.
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Learning Management Systems (LMS) Become Popular
- Google Classroom, Canvas, and Moodle made online learning easier.
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Fun Learning with Games & Virtual Reality (VR)
- ClassDojo Kahoot! made learning more engaging through gamification.
- Minecraft: Education Edition encouraged creativity in learning.
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Smarter Learning with AI & Data
- AI-powered tutors and chatbots helped students learn.
- Schools used learning analytics to track student progress.
- More tools for special education were developed. (e.g. speech-to-text tools; text-to-speech tools; PhotoMath etc.)
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Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Field Trips
- Pokémon Go introduced AR in education.
- Google Expeditions let students take virtual field trips.
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More Focus on Coding & STEM
- Coding platforms like Scratch and Code.org became popular.
- Robotics kits like LEGO Mindstorms Sphero were used in schools.
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AI & Voice Assistants in Classrooms
- Alexa Google Assistant started being used for learning.
- Schools experimented with blockchain for digital diplomas.
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More Online Collaboration & Smart Data Use
- Zoom Microsoft Teams became popular for online learning.
- Schools used Big Data to help students succeed.
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The Remote Learning Boom (COVID-19 Impact)
- Schools switched to online learning with Zoom Google Meet.
- Online exam tools like Proctorio became necessary.
- Digital equity became a big issue as not all students had access to technology.