Elementary classroom technology implementation

Technology from 2010-2020

By nlacefield
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    The National Education Technology Plan

    This plan called for using advanced technologies in the education system to improve student learning.

  • ipads and chromebooks

    ipads and chromebooks
    ipads and chromebooks have secured their place in educational institutions.

  • Mobile Learning

    Mobile Learning
    Education resources become more accessible for learners on the go and in a variety of environments.

  • ConnectED Program

    ConnectED Program
    Designed to properly connect 99 percent of America’s public schools to the Internet within five years.

  • Digital Projectors and Computers in every Classroom

    Digital Projectors and Computers in every Classroom
    Technology in every classroom for teacher presentation, computers and digital projectors in every room, and teachers have iPads for maintaining records and communicating.

  • Technology becomes even more prominent

    From 2015-2016, about half of U.S. students were issued their own smart devices, such as laptops or tablets, for schoolwork use. Outdated educational tools were swapped with advanced technology. Even more classrooms opted for interactive smart whiteboards. The traditional classroom overhead projectors used in schools were swapped for wireless LCD projectors.

  • NETP update

    NETP update
    The National Education Technology Plan (NETP), updated in 2017, sets a national vision and plan for learning enabled by technology through building on the work of leading education researchers; district, school, and higher education leaders; classroom teachers; developers; entrepreneurs; and nonprofit organizations.

  • Virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality

    Virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality
    Virtual reality can benefit and impact students of all ages through every education phase to boost engagement and improve knowledge retention.

  • AI and ML

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are two potent partners when it comes to education. Through this partnership a deeper understanding of students’ individual capabilities is possible.

  • Covid-19 and online learning

    Covid-19 and online learning
    Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before.