Educational Technology Timeline by Anastasia Robison

2016: Future Ready Learning

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In 2016, an Educational Technology plan called "Future Ready Learning" was presented. This plan was divided into five sections, and the overarching goal was to help school districts use new technology to improve learning outcomes.

Section 1: Learning

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Engaging and empowering students through the use of new technology.

Section 2: Teaching

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Support educators as they learn how to teach using new technology- foster communication between teachers, and encourage ongoing professional development.

Section 3: Leadership

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"create a culture for innovation and change"

Educators lead by example
Students learning is personalized through the use of technology

Section 4: Assessment

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New technology can be used to measure student learning more effectively. It also opens the doorway to different kinds of assessments, which could make measuring progress more accessible to a range of students.

Section 5: Infrastructure

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Implementing new technology allows us to connect, collaborate, and communicate. This benefits both students and teachers, and creates even more learning and professional development opportunities.

Historical Context: What Was Happening In The World?

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At the time that this plan was presented, parents and policymakers were calling for change. Technology was rapidly advancing, yet access to it was not equitable within school districts. This plan hoped to make educational technology more accessible. The plan was launched during Obama's second term, when there was a rise in personalized learning. People were calling for more individualized learning practices for students, and implementing new technology was the best way to meet those needs.