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A new school year sets in motion one of the gears that propel society: education.
FREMONT, CA: Education, one of the gears that propel society, is put in motion with the commencement of a new school year. In recent years, however, the number of children enrolling in schools has declined. Along with the alteration of students and the intense competition between institutions, this is causing the sector to evolve and begin to accommodate new profile types.
The Internet and new technology have fundamentally altered how students digest knowledge, and they now seek a far more direct, engaging, and participatory form of education. Therefore, EdTech is an excellent opportunity to give the current education system a new meaning. Here are the trends that will define the industry.
EdTech is a technology intended to improve or facilitate teaching and learning. It includes physical components such as interactive whiteboards, tablets, laptops, translation devices, and software for extended reality or online learning.
The purpose of EdTech is to assist teachers in communicating material more effectively and students in learning in a more individualized, needs-based manner.
It is not only utilized in the classrooms of schools, colleges, and universities but is also helpful in training people in many subjects in the workplace.
The following technological advancements will influence the future of the education sector:
Immersive Learning
Extended reality is one of the most significant EdTech innovations due to its adaptability, cheap cost, enhanced skill acquisition, and future-readiness for students.
By 2023, it is anticipated that the value of this technology in the education industry will reach $5,3 billion. Among its most remarkable applications are the creation of 3D representations, assistance to kids with special needs, and the development of creative tasks.
eLearning
It is likely one of the most rapidly expanding educational trends. The Research Institute of America reports that eLearning enhances retention rates by 25-60 percent. This market will surpass $1 trillion by 2027.
eLearning is highly scalable, allowing professors to reach many students concurrently and at a lesser cost than traditional face-to-face classes.
AI-Based Adaptive Learning
Adaptive learning is a high-tech form of individualized education that, thanks to artificial intelligence, enables digital learning interfaces to adapt in real-time to the specific needs of each learner.
According to their level and through automated teaching methods, it gives the necessary lessons and exercises to aid and reinforce the principles they need most. Examples include chatbots, language-learning systems such as Duolingo, essay-grading software, and administrative assistance for admissions and paperwork procedures.
Gamification
According to BlueWave Consulting, the global market for gamification in education will increase by at least 29 percent by 2027 and will be worth at least $697.26 million by 2020.
Teachers have been using gamification to teach topics to their students for decades. However, digital gamification takes this tendency to a new level by offering a greater variety of online learning games, courses with prizes, certificates for completion, etc. There are websites for learning math, reading, and strategy. In addition, educational versions of popular games like Minecraft are now available.