Educational Technology through 2010 to 2020

  • Adaptive Learning Tools Take Hold

    Adaptive Learning Tools Take Hold

    Platforms like Dream Box and Knewton began offering personalized, data-driven learning experiences; Knewton even formed partnerships with Pearson and other major publishers.
  • Edsby – LMS & Analytics for K‑12

    Edsby – LMS & Analytics for K‑12

    A Canadian company, Edsby provides a web-based learning management and analytics platform for K‑12 schools. It's partnered with Microsoft Azure and was named Microsoft’s Education Partner of the Year in 2019.
  • Chromebook Introduced

    Google launched the Chromebook in May 2011 by early 2012, thousands were deployed in U.S. schools, and adoption accelerated rapidly. It was a great part on their behalf because Chromebook has a a lot of great apps like ClassDojo.
  • Growth of Personalized Learning Platforms

    Growth of Personalized Learning Platforms

    Edtech like Fishtree gained traction, using AI and learning analytics to tailor instruction and support competency-based learning mostly teachers and school administrators use it to automate curriculum planning.
  • Clever – Single Sign-On & Data Integration

    Clever – Single Sign-On & Data Integration

    An EdTech infrastructure company, Clever streamlines access to digital tools by acting as a single sign-on and data hub for many U.S. schools. By 2017, it was used by approximately half of all U.S. public schools. Acquired by Kahoot! in 2021
  • Adaptive Learning Grows Globally

    Adaptive Learning Grows Globally

    In China, Squirrel AI Learning scaled AI-powered adaptive education, serving millions via learning centers and partnerships. It is basically like Chatgpt there i don't know how it works but the description says a lot.
  • Google Classroom Released

    Google Classroom Released

    Released in 2014, transformed digital education by offering a free, easy-to-use platform for managing assignments, communication, and grading. Its widespread adoption especially during the COVID-19 pandemic solidified its role in enabling remote and hybrid learning environments globally. Today, it remains a core tool in many schools, supporting collaboration, personalized feedback, and seamless integration with other Google Workspace tools.
  • ApplyBoard – International Student Application Platform

    ApplyBoard – International Student Application Platform

    Based in Canada, Apply Board simplifies global higher education access by helping students apply to universities abroad. It achieved unicorn status with a valuation surpassing $1 billion by 2020.
  • Synap Spaced Repetition & Online Assessment

    Synap Spaced Repetition & Online Assessment

    A UK-based flashcard and exam delivery platform, Synap uses spaced repetition to help learners prepare efficiently. It's now used by universities and professional organizations for secure online assessments
  • iPad Launch & Classroom Integration

    iPad Launch & Classroom Integration

    Apple released the iPad in April 2010, and schools began incorporating tablets into their classrooms for interactive learning and literacy, especially at early grade levels.