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1950s-1960s: Early Beginnings
During this period, early educational software was rudimentary, with the use of computers in education just beginning. -
1950s-1960s: Early Beginnings
During this period, early educational software was rudimentary, with the use of computers in education just beginning. -
1970s: Advent of Personal Computers
The 1970s marked the introduction of personal computers. Apple II was released in 1977, and the Commodore PET in 1977-1978. -
1970s: Advent of Personal Computers
The 1970s marked the introduction of personal computers. Apple II was released in 1977, and the Commodore PET in 1977-1978. -
1980s: Rise of Educational Software Industry
The 1980s saw the rise of the educational software industry. MECC released "The Oregon Trail" in 1985. -
1980s: Rise of Educational Software Industry
The 1980s saw the rise of the educational software industry. MECC released "The Oregon Trail" in 1985. -
1990s: Multimedia Integration
CD-ROMs became popular for educational software in the early 1990s. "Encarta" was launched in 1993. -
1990s: Multimedia Integration
CD-ROMs became popular for educational software in the early 1990s. "Encarta" was launched in 1993. -
2000s: Internet and Online Learning
Online learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS) gained momentum in the early to mid-2000s. The concept of MOOCs emerged around 2008-2012. -
2000s: Internet and Online Learning
Online learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS) gained momentum in the early to mid-2000s. The concept of MOOCs emerged around 2008-2012. -
2010s: Mobile Learning and Gamification
The proliferation of educational apps for mobile devices became prominent around the early 2010s. Gamification gained popularity during this decade. -
Present and Future: Adaptive Learning and AI
Adaptive learning platforms and the integration of AI in education have been ongoing trends since the mid-2010s.