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Blogging
"Weblog" was introduced into the school environment. Blogging became a way teachers and students could share ideas and thoughts on their assignments. It also provided means of social interaction between peers. -
iMac
Apple invented their first iMac that was similar to "old-school" windows desktop; yet, more advanced. Such desktops started showing up in computer labs in schools. -
Interactive White Board
The first interactive white board was introduced in classrooms. This allowed students to be interactive with a "white board" and it would respond to their touch. They called it a SmartBoard. -
Internet Access
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) determines that almost all schools have access to the internet for their students. -
Podcasts
Podcasts gained popularity because it was a new way of learning without having to read; simply listen. There are many topics to learn from and use as a tool for helping us understanding topics better. -
iClicker
This device allowed teachers to get immediate answers from their students when posing a question. The result would be inputted immediately into the program and be able to incorporate those answers into a poll; allowing students to see how each other responded. -
XO Laptop
First laptop designed in order to make sure every child owns a computer. It is well made and cost effective unlike other higher named models. -
Edmodo
An educational technology online program that allows teachers and students to communicate, keep track of classwork and homework assignments, and a progression tool to see how the students are doing. -
Automated Classroom
The first automated class taught through a television screen was implemented in Illinois. -
iPads
iPads become widely used in all of US schools for educational applications.
