<P> The 21st century ushered in the acceptance and encouragement of internet research conducted on college and university campuses, in homes, and even in gathering areas of shopping centers . Addition of cyber cafes on campuses and coffee shops, loaning of communication devices from libraries, and availability of more portable technology devices, opened up a world of educational resources . Availability of knowledge to the elite had always been obvious, yet provision of networking devices, even wireless gadget sign - outs from libraries, made availability of information an expectation of most persons . Cassandra B. Whyte researched the future of computer use on higher education campuses focusing on student affairs . Though at first seen as a data collection and outcome reporting tool, the use of computer technology in the classrooms, meeting areas, and homes continued to unfold . The sole dependence on paper resources for subject information diminished and e-books and articles, as well as on - line courses, were anticipated to become increasingly staple and affordable choices provided by higher education institutions according to Whyte in a 2002 presentation . </P> <P> Digitally "flipping" classrooms is a trend in digital education that has gained significant momentum . Will Richardson, author and visionary for the digital education realm, points to the not - so - distant future and the seemingly infinite possibilities for digital communication linked to improved education . Education on the whole, as a stand - alone entity, has been slow to embrace these changes . The use of web tools such as wikis, blogs, and social networking sites is tied to increasing overall effectiveness of digital education in schools . Examples exist of teacher and student success stories where learning has transcended the classroom and has reached far out into society . </P> <P> Creativity is of the utmost importance when improving education . The "creative teachers" must have the confidence through training and availability of support and resources . These creative teachers are strongly encouraged to embrace a person - centered approach that develops the psychology of the educator ahead or in conjunction with the deployment of machines . Creative teachers have been also been inspired through Crowd - Accelerated Innovation . Crowd - Accelerated Innovation has pushed people to transition between media types and their understanding thereof at record - breaking paces . This process serves as a catalyst for creative direction and new methods of innovation . Innovation without desire and drive inevitably flat lines . </P> <P> Mainstream media continues to be both very influential and the medium where Crowd - Accelerated Innovation gains its leverage . Media is in direct competition with formal educational institutions in shaping the minds of today and those of tomorrow . (Buchanan, Rachel footnote) The media has been instrumental in pushing formal educational institutions to become savvier in their methods . Additionally, advertising has been (and continues to be) a vital force in shaping students and parents thought patterns . </P>

Which movement stressed the concept of national education