Evolution of Digital Technology in Education

By mukesh
  • PLATO System

    PLATO System

    In this time, big computers were used in universities. Teachers and students started to use machines to help learning. One of the first systems was called PLATO. It helped students learn through a screen.
  • CAI

    CAI

    Computers were slowly coming into schools. Students used simple programs like BASIC to learn. Learning with machines was a new idea. Teachers started to use technology more in lessons.
  • Educational software emerges

    Educational software emerges

    Personal computers became popular in homes and schools. Students learned with educational games and typing programs. Apple and Commodore computers were common. Learning became more fun with digital tools.
  • Internet becomes accessible

    Internet becomes accessible

    The internet changed education. Students and teachers could find information online. CD-ROMs were used for science and language learning. Some schools started using early online learning tools.
  • Moodle

    Moodle

    Moodle is one of the first websites for online learning. Teachers use it to give lessons, homework, and tests.
  • Smartboards introduced and early LMS

    Smartboards introduced and early LMS

    More schools got smartboards and projectors. Teachers used websites and videos in the classroom. Learning Management Systems like Moodle were created. Students could do some lessons online.
  • Khan Academy

    Khan Academy

    Khan Academy has free videos and exercises for students. It helps children learn math, science, and more.
  • YouTube Edu

    YouTube Edu

    YouTube started to have videos made for students. Teachers use these videos to explain lessons in fun ways.
  • Duolingo

    Duolingo

    Duolingo is a free app for learning languages. It teaches with short games and colorful pictures.
  • Coursera

    Coursera

    These websites give online classes from big universities. People can learn new skills from home, sometimes for free.
  • Tablets and smartphones in classroom

    Tablets and smartphones in classroom

    Tablets and phones became part of learning. Apps like Google Classroom and Khan Academy helped students. MOOCs (online courses) became popular. Students could learn anytime, anywhere.
  • Google Classroom

    Google Classroom

    Google Classroom helps teachers share work online. Students can see their homework, grades, and talk to the teacher.
  • Seesaw

    Seesaw

    Seesaw is used in primary school to show student work. Parents and teachers can see what children are learning.
  • Kahoot!

    Kahoot!

    Kahoot is a quiz game used in class. Students answer questions and have fun while learning.
  • Quizziz

    Quizziz

    Quizizz is like Kahoot but works better for homework. Students can play quizzes at home and learn at their own pace.
  • Flip

    Flip

    Flip lets students record short videos to share ideas. It helps with speaking practice and student confidence.
  • Personalized learning post Covid-19

    Personalized learning post Covid-19

    COVID-19 made schools use online learning everywhere. Zoom and Google Meet became common. Students learned at home using the internet. Now, AI and VR tools are helping students in new ways.
  • Zoom

    Zoom

    During COVID, students learned from home on Zoom and Teams. Teachers used video calls to teach live lessons.
  • ChatGPT

    ChatGPT

    AI tools like ChatGPT help students with writing and homework. They also help teachers create lessons and quizzes.
  • Canva for Education

    Canva for Education

    Canva helps students make posters, slides, and videos. Teachers use it to make creative lessons.