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Just in the past decade, the world has seen great strides in the advancement of technology, particularly in the vein of communication. Businesses such as airports and restaurants had made use of touch screen technology for years, but in 2007, Apple inc. revealed a commercial touch screen device. The iPhone introduced a convenient, touch screen interface in the palm of someone’s hand. The device could act as a multimedia player, a cellular phone, and also had internet capabilities with true web pages and browser function. All of this was fit into a sleek, rectangular device that could slip right into a person’s pocket. People marveled at Apple’s new prize and continued to wonder what would be the next great steps in technology. Then in 2009, computer manufacturers released touch screen to commercial computers for the public. Later, they developed entire touch screen walls that are used in businesses as well as news programs.

Technology had not only become popular in mainstream culture, but in the classroom as well. Since 2005, grade schools began utilizing innovative tools that further integrated the technology of the day with their everyday teaching. Smart Boards revolutionized the way teachers and students interacted with material. Programs and websites for sharing information further changed the class room dynamic.