Education Technology Day
Education Technology Day is celebrated every year on September 23, honoring the technology that enhances learning for students and teaching for educators. It also recognizes the professionals who support and implement this technology to create impactful learning experiences. Did you know that students who use devices for studying tend to perform better? In the U.S., students who engage with devices for over 60 minutes a week achieve higher academic success! So, let’s explore the history of educational technology and the benefits it brings to the learning process. 🎓✨
Education Technology Day Timeline
1950s
🎥 Rise of Projectors
Educational institutions in the U.S. start utilizing slide projectors for teaching.
1986
🌐 Pioneering Online Learning
The Electronic University Network launches the first-ever online course.
1994
🏫 Inauguration of Online High School
CompuHigh-Whitmore School becomes the first online high school in the United States.
2020s
💻 Embracing Online Teaching
Students and teachers worldwide increasingly embrace online education and e-learning.
