Ed Tech Timeline

  • Khan Academy Expands Globally— 2010

    Khan Academy Expands Globally— 2010
    Growth of free online tutorials and practice exercises used worldwide
  • Introduction of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)— 2011

    Introduction of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)— 2011
       Platforms like Coursera and edX launched broadly
  • Rise of Gamification in Education— 2012 onwards

    Rise of Gamification in Education— 2012 onwards
       Platforms like Duolingo and Quizlet gain popularity
  • Growth and Adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMS)— Early to mid-2013  

    Growth and Adoption of Learning Management Systems (LMS)— Early to mid-2013  
    LMS platforms like Moodle, Canvas (launched 2013), Blackboard expanded
  • Focus on Coding & STEM Education (like Code.org)— 2014

    Focus on Coding & STEM Education (like Code.org)— 2014
       Funding and initiatives to promote coding skills in K-12
  • Adoption of Cloud-Based Education Tools (Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams — 2015

    Adoption of Cloud-Based Education Tools (Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams — 2015
    Google Classroom launched in 2016; Microsoft Teams launched in 2017
  • Introduction of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education — 2016

    Introduction of Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education — 2016
    Onwards google expeditions launched in 2016
  • The Rise of Mobile Learning Apps— 2017

    The Rise of Mobile Learning Apps— 2017
      Educational apps on smartphones and tablets become widespread
  • Development of AI and Adaptive Learning Technologies— 2018

    Development of AI and Adaptive Learning Technologies— 2018
    Onwards platforms like Edmodo and Duolingo enhance personalized learning
  • Efforts Toward Digital Accessibility and Inclusion— 2019

    Efforts Toward Digital Accessibility and Inclusion— 2019
     Global initiatives to improve even access to EdTech
  • Rise of Flipped Classrooms — 2020  

    Rise of Flipped Classrooms — 2020  
    Teachers adopting video lectures for at-home learning