Digital media in education

[3] Networking further facilitated the connection of computers into a single communication system, which was both more efficient and cost-effective than previous stand-alone machines, prompting widespread adoption in schools.

[4] The World Wide Web also led to the development of learning management systems, which allowed educators to create online teaching environments for content storage, student activities, discussions, and assignments.

[6] Advances in digital compression and high-speed Internet made video creation and distribution more affordable, contributing to the rise of systems designed for recording lectures.

[6] By 2002, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology began offering recorded lectures to the public, marking a significant step toward accessible online education.

[6] As technology evolved, traditional projectors were gradually replaced by interactive whiteboards, which enabled teachers to integrate digital tools more effectively in their classrooms.

[8] Students attended classes remotely using devices such as laptops, phones, and tablets, utilizing digital platforms as tools for creating at-home learning environments.