As the year comes to a close, and with virtual learning still going strong, technology within the classroom is more prominent than ever. Kyle Byers writes about the top ed tech trends of the year and how they help in the classroom. You can check out his article here: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/edtech-trends

He writes about different trends on the rise such as VR and online homeschooling. He even mentions how e-learning has become prominent in colleges as they offer online programs as well.

Now with students online, these trends have become more accessible to students around the world. They can participate in school from home with the use of zoom and other video chat mediums, elevating these levels of e-learning.

Using VR in the classroom is also on the rise, especially with STEM classes being adapted into curriculum. Byers even mentions how VR can help students with disabilities by giving them scenarios that they will experience in the real world.

Read more about it here:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-autism/how-vr-helps-kids-with-autism-make-sense-of-real-world-idUSKBN1ZL1JS