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Introducing a new device to society was a game changer for evolutionary and educational technology. This was an interactive device that also had the ability to photo, record, have social media and online apps. -
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Allowed for a wider range of knowledge online educationally, coming from all kinds of countries. This was important for Education Technology because it allowed for others to communicate and bounce ideas, resources, goods and more to one another. -
Students appreciated that video allowed them to control their learning pace. They could pause, rewind, and re-watch complex sections as needed, which studies showed improved topic understanding and reduced course withdrawal rates, especially for struggling students. Videos provided an effective tutoring resource and a way to catch up on missed lectures. -
Open textbooks provided openly licensed versions of bespoke written textbooks, free for the digital version. This was important for Education Technology because it allowed for easier access to textbooks, it wasn't using paper which is environment healthy, and it enhanced the way information could be learned. -
Interest in analytics is driven by the increased amount of time that students spend in online learning environments, particularly LMSs and MOOCs. -
They represent a combination of key challenges for educational technology such as: realizing easy-to-use, scalable technology; developing social awareness that gives them currency; and providing the policy and support structures that make them valuable. -
This technology continued to spark the imagination, with schools incorporating 3D printers into "makerspaces" for hands-on, cross-curricular projects. Following, I remember I took a middle school technology class that introduced 3D printing, and it was the coolest thing ever at the time. We learned how it printed, developed and why it was significant for our class. -
Cloud-based platforms and tools, such as Google Classroom, were widely used to facilitate digital curricula, streamline assignments, and enable real-time collaboration among students and teachers. -
Artificial intelligence (AI) started to assist with automation, particularly in assessment, to provide students with more immediate, real-time feedback on their work and help teachers identify struggling students faster. -
Following the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, technology for school safety and security became a major focus. This included social media monitoring, reporting apps, and enhanced communication systems. -
AI-powered augmented analytics became a key trend, helping teachers interpret student data more effectively to personalize learning without needing extensive data analysis training. -
Tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, originally designed for business, were quickly adopted and integrated with school systems to provide live, synchronous virtual classrooms. Features like breakout rooms, screen sharing, and digital whiteboards facilitated interaction and collaboration.