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During this period, early educational software was rudimentary, with the use of computers in education just beginning. -
During this period, early educational software was rudimentary, with the use of computers in education just beginning.
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The 1970s marked the introduction of personal computers. Apple II was released in 1977, and the Commodore PET in 1977-1978. -
The 1970s marked the introduction of personal computers. Apple II was released in 1977, and the Commodore PET in 1977-1978.
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The 1980s saw the rise of the educational software industry. MECC released "The Oregon Trail" in 1985. -
The 1980s saw the rise of the educational software industry. MECC released "The Oregon Trail" in 1985.
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CD-ROMs became popular for educational software in the early 1990s. "Encarta" was launched in 1993. -
CD-ROMs became popular for educational software in the early 1990s. "Encarta" was launched in 1993.
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Online learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS) gained momentum in the early to mid-2000s. The concept of MOOCs emerged around 2008-2012. -
Online learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS) gained momentum in the early to mid-2000s. The concept of MOOCs emerged around 2008-2012.
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The proliferation of educational apps for mobile devices became prominent around the early 2010s. Gamification gained popularity during this decade. -
Adaptive learning platforms and the integration of AI in education have been ongoing trends since the mid-2010s.