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Within the first year that Apple released iPad, it had a huge effect in the classroom. iPads made it possible for students to access the internet. This is the first portable device where students could access educational websites. https://www.eschoolnews.com/it-management/2010/12/31/the-top-10-ed-tech-stories-of-2010-no-1/ -
Social media platforms, like Twitter, were being used by students to stay in touch with each other. These sites were being used to promote upcoming activities and even feedback from those activities. Social media platforms allowed for teachers, students, and parents to stay in contact. https://www.eschoolnews.com/top-news/2011/10/21/ten-ways-schools-are-using-social-media-effectively/ -
Skype offered a platform for students to collaborate on projects through video calls. Skype also allowed for students to experience new cultures, and ideas while staying in the classroom. https://www.eschoolnews.com/innovative-teaching/2012/05/23/new-resources-help-with-using-skype-in-the-classroom/ -
Sites like YouTube make educational videos engaging for students. Videos can be used to make lessons entertaining for the students. https://thejournal.com/articles/2013/01/15/5-k12-technology-trends-to-watch-in-2013.aspx -
Flipped Classroom is an active learning environment where students can watch videos of the lecture and even the activity before class. This helps prepare students before class. https://www.oedb.org/ilibrarian/7-ed-tech-trends-watch-2014/ -
3D Printers bring the imagination of students and teachers to life. This device creates real-world applications which was popular in media centers and art class. -
Cloud storage allows students and teachers to store and share data with each other. This increases interaction between students and teachers with sharing important information. Cloud storage also keeps data safe and is easy to share. https://www.breezehq.com/blog/2016-educational-technology-trends/ -
Virtual Reality has opened a new door in education. This tool offers students to ability to explore new things. It could be used in science class and students can take a virtual field trip to mars without leaving their desks. https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-10-05/can-virtual-reality-improve-education -
An Amazon Alexa is a smart speaker that is used in the classroom. This device will answer questions, sing songs, and can are useful in the classroom. https://www.eschoolnews.com/steam/2018/03/13/18-powerful-technology-tools-and-trends-for-2018/ -
AI is being used to create textbooks for the classroom. It also creates study guides, practice questionnaires. This advanced technology offers endless tools for students and teachers. https://elearningindustry.com/2019-edtech-trends-excited -
The year 2020 was a significant year for the nation. All schools were forces to go virtual due to the pandemic. Many video conference platforms like zoom were used for classes to meet up.