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In 1991, Tim Berners Lee launched the World Wide Web, a system of linked docs now accessible through the internet. Through this it gave schools/universities the ability to expand access to resources which then paved the way to virtual/digital learning. -
Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger proposed an educational model that recommends that students learn better when they are active participants in their learning processes and when their learning takes on real life context. The impact of this is that it teaches students to handle real-world problems as well as construct their own knowledge.
Situated Learning has its roots in Vgotsky’s Sociocultural Theory.
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Luis Moll, Norma Gonzalez, and Cathy Amanti conducted research to propose an educational model that utilizes students' culture and backgrounds as assets that can help connect them to the content they are learning. The impact is an improvement in academic performance of underrepresented students as well as meaningful connections being built in the classroom.
Funds of knowledge is connected to Vgotsky’s Sociocultural Theory.
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In 1997 WiFi enabled the ability to wireless local area networking. This allowed schools/universities to take steps towards wireless internet access for learning through things like a computer lab. -
Page and Brin introduced this search engine which could rank results to improve relevance. Students and teachers now had the ability to locate resources to support learning and support, making it a practical tool. -
Gloria Ladson-Billings created an educational model that encourages teachers to recognize students' cultures in their classrooms in an effort to create more learner-centered curriculum. The impact of this is to hold students to high standards, create a safe learning community and connect with their life experiences.CRP is closely connected to Vgotsky’s Sociocultural Theory.
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