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The First Microprocessor is Created
Intel integrates the CPU onto a single chip, paving the way for the development of the personal computer. -
The Personal Computer
The creation of the personal computer, popularized by Apple, would allow for future platforms to develop upon which educational technology could flourish. The creation of an easily accessible OS and cheap, popular electronics would allow for frequent use in the classroom. -
Interactive Whiteboards
Interactive whiteboards were first invented around 1990, and the first SMART board was made in 1991. These inventions would later develop further, allowing for more smooth and consistent transfer of information in the classroom. -
The World Wide Web
Each stage of development brought new significant advances and challenges to education. The advent of the first website on the world wide web would have massive significance for the educational process, making research more available and later allowing for creation of educational platforms like Google Classroom. The world wide web democratized information, allowing it to become much more commonplace. -
Youtube
Youtube laid the foundation for the further democratization of information. Video content on the internet would change the way people ingested information, laying the foundation for programs like Khan academy. Youtube would also create a whole new category of profession: content creators. This profession currently captures many of the hearts and minds of young people, shaping their educational careers and goals. -
Teacher Pay Teachers is Created
Though not the most influential website itself, TPT signified the continued democratization of teacher planning resources, shifting the focus of the teacher further towards implementing high quality resources. -
The First iPhone is released
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Khan Academy is Created
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Zoom is created
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Kahoot is Released
Kahoot's release signified the development of educational apps, which would come to be common in classrooms across America. -
Google Classroom is Launched
Google classroom signified the advent of online learning platforms as educational organization becomes more electronic as opposed to physical -
GPT-1 Released
The release of GPT-1 in 2019 by OpenAI would kickstart the development of AI. AI drastically changes the way humanity consumes information, as AI learns to create as opposed to just presenting information. Although this event happened in the past, AI development is ongoing and will continue to shape education, as new research suggests AI use has negative impacts on learning outcomes. -
GPT-3 Released
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Covid-19 Shutdowns
The Covid-19 shutdowns shifted education quickly into more digital formats. Educational losses by the pandemic would also encourage the development of more individualized educational resources to help students recover. -
The future and beyond
Further research is released showing AI is harmful when used as a creative force for students and 1-1 technology does not have significant impact on student learning. Slowly, equilibrium is struck to evaluate what educational tools are beneficial, and technology is used largely as an administrative tool to help students and teachers order their classrooms.