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e-Learning In The Year 2000

By freilimy4
  • The Creation of Basic Office Programs

    The Creation of Basic Office Programs

    Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint were commonly taught and used by students and teachers for assignments and presentations.
  • Y2K and Tech Infrastructure Upgrades

    Y2K and Tech Infrastructure Upgrades

    The Y2K scare (concern that computers would fail when the year changed from 1999 to 2000) led many schools and institutions to update or replace their outdated systems, giving a boost to modern hardware and software adoption.
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    e-Learning In The Year 2000

  • The Introduction of Early E-learning and Distance Education

    The Introduction of Early E-learning and Distance Education

    Colleges and some K–12 programs were beginning to experiment with online courses and distance learning, especially for rural or homebound students.
  • The Creation of Search Engines and Online Resources

    The Creation of Search Engines and Online Resources

    Tools like Yahoo!, Ask Jeeves, and the newly emerging Google made information more accessible, encouraging schools to teach internet research skills.
  • The Emergence of Multimedia and Interactive Learning

    The Emergence of Multimedia and Interactive Learning

    CD-ROMs, early educational games, and simulations offered a new way to engage students, particularly in subjects like math, reading, and science.
  • Personal Computers Becoming Affordable

    Personal Computers Becoming Affordable

    The cost of personal computers was decreasing, making them more accessible to schools and families.