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Khan Academy Expands Globally— 2010
Khan academy can help to create practice quizzes, tests and even helping to relearn modules or assignments. Growth of free online tutorials and practice exercises used worldwide in a way to expand children brains. -
Introduction of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)— 2011
Platforms like Coursera and edX launched broadly to the public and free. The courses also allows learners to get a head start on college courses and earn degrees faster. -
Rise of Gamification in Education— 2012 onwards
Platforms like Duolingo and Quizlet gain popularity from the methods of educating school teachers and students. The platforms can make flashcards and other educational methods to better prepare students in more ways then one. -
Growth and Adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMS)— Early to mid-2013
LMS platforms like Moodle, Canvas (launched 2013), Blackboard expanded. These platforms happen to be very flexible and adapting especially for student learning. -
Focus on Coding & STEM Education (like Code.org)— 2014
Funding and initiatives to promote coding skills in K-12. The programs can enhance skills in different exercises in a way to teach themselves before even being introduced to things like real world coding. -
Adoption of Cloud-Based Education Tools (Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams — 2015
Google Classroom launched in 2016; Microsoft Teams launched in 2017. Learning experiences can be personalized and managed to better simplify learning objectives and classes. -
Introduction of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education — 2016
Onwards google expeditions launched in 2016. This was a very beneficial thing before being discontinued. It allowed things like VR to make a difference by having field trips or showcasing fun experiences virtually. -
The Rise of Mobile Learning Apps— 2017
Educational apps on smartphones and tablets become widespread. Apps like Quizlet would be the biggest one, it gives off the whole study app vibe and allows students to access it anytime and anywhere. -
Development of AI and Adaptive Learning Technologies— 2018
Onwards platforms like Edmodo and Duolingo enhance personalized learning. These apps help students to understand communication and language on a level to where it is fun and engaging. -
Efforts Toward Digital Accessibility and Inclusion— 2019
Global initiatives to improve even access to EdTech. This app in particular helped to learn and teach with support. Personalized learning experiences and many other tools all help to make the app and learning better. -
Rise of Flipped Classrooms — 2020
Teachers adopting video lectures for at-home learning. Allowed for outside and inside class for interactive activities and learning materials being engaged with.