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Radio was introduced as a tool to revolutionize teaching and portable receivers were integrated to supplement teacher instruction. -
Educational reform efforts were driven by competition with Russia and there was much TV support by government and industry. -
CAI was initially offered via mainstream computer, was expensive, and was largely focused on drill and practice activities. -
By late 80's, an estimated 3 million computers were in K12 classrooms across the country, largely made possible by corporate donations. -
LMS Systems offered collaboration and communication tools that students could access online from any geographic area. Popular LMS systems included Blackboard, Sharepoint, and Moodle. -
Internet applications could be used to offer students virtual field trips, Web Quests, simulations most commonly used for statistical analysis. -
Personal mobile devices were welcomed into the classroom for more interactive and engaging learning through applications and two-way interactions via tablets. The emphasis continues to lean toward experiences that support collaboration with others.