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Apple released its first iPad with wifi capabilities on April 3rd, 2010. On April 30th, 2010, Apple released its iPad, which supported wifi and 3G cellular service. -
Connectivism uses technology to promote learning through digital channels such as social media, forums, videos, and blogs. -
Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) are individualized ways people learn utilizing various tools and services. In other words, it is a learning approach specific to each student's needs, skills, and appeals. -
The first two commercially released Chromebooks were the Samsung Series 5 and the Acer AC700. -
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are free online distance learning courses anyone can enroll in. They allow skills to be learned and advancements to be made in your career. -
Microsoft releases Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, and its Surface tablet. -
Open Textbooks allowed individuals to access openly licensed versions of written textbooks for free using the digital version. -
Kahoot! was released to the public in September of 2013. It is an online game-based learning website. -
Learning Analytics is used to measure student progress and success similar to benchmarks. -
Google Classroom is a blended platform that educators can use for free. It is a great way to virtually create, store, distribute, and grade assignments. -
Digital Badges are virtual indicators that display skills or accomplishments that individuals can earn. -
Artificial Intelligence was a hot topic in the 1980s and 1990s. It came back in style in 2016. Artificial intelligence is the act of a computer or machine learning human tasks and performing them. -
Blockchain is used to produce a digital record of educational information and achievements. -
Augmented reality allows a visualized interactive experience. Teachers can utilize this to help bring lessons to life. -
Gamification is using games to help teach or provide instructions to students. This helps spark creativity and imagination. -
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eLearning became a very hot trend overnight. Multiple online platforms surfaced with millions of users.