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Presentation Software Used Frequently
According to statistics provided by Tinkler, 48.8% of participants reported that they use presentation software such as PowerPoint on a regular basis. Email usage at a high rate of 94.4% of people using regularly, and podcasts at a 28.3% of occasional use prove that integration of technology within education is prevalent with exponential growth. https://www.ascilite.org/conferences/Wellington12/2012/images/custom/tinkler,_jacqueline_-_a_2010.pdf -
Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs)
After MIT offered the first instance of Massive Online Open Courses, the success of the new idea inspired many other companies and universities to begin doing the same. This began the start of many open enrollments for these types of courses exhibiting the proficient use of educational technology. https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/news/history-of-distance-learning/#:~:text=Prime%20Minister%20Harold%20Wilson%20had,online%20learning%20tools%20freely%20available -
Educational Apps Became Popular
Apps like Duolingo, Canvas, Dictionary, and Quizlet all became very popular around 2014 among the general public. According to the Educause Review, 66% of respondents stated they use mobile apps for learning on a weekly basis. -
National Educational Technology Plan Passed by Congress
In 2016, the National Education Technology plan was passed by Congress in hopes of effectively integrating technology into education systems. By doing so, classrooms are bound to benefit from new technology helping teach students to be successful within their academics. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED571884 -
Analytical Data Tools Become Prevalent
Around 2018, analytical data tools were embraced by the education community, specifically in recording students academic progress. For example, tracking what has been learned throughout the school year is more efficient than the results of standardized testing that we has been previously relied on. https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2018/01/4-k-12-ed-tech-trends-watch-2018 -
Online/Virtual Learning Popularity Skyrockets
During 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak caused a large influx of online learners. Due to lockdown lasting multiple months, schools had to find a way to continue conducting classes while keeping everyone safe. Still today we see many students remain in online classes as opposed to in-person courses that were previously more attended before the outbreak. https://elearningindustry.com/top-educational-technology-trends-2020-2021