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8 Exploding EdTech Trends in 2020
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1. tech-enabled immersive learning
Extended reality (XR) is an umbrella term for augmented reality, virtual reality, or the combination of related technology with the real environment.
And it’s one of the biggest edtech trends so far this year.
Extended reality (XR) is an umbrella term for augmented reality, virtual reality, or the combination of related technology with the real environment.
And it’s one of the biggest edtech trends so far this year.
2. innovative k-12 homeschooling startups
Interest in homeschooling in the US has been increasing for years. In fact, homeschoolers make up 3.4% of American school-aged children.
And because of the coronavirus pandemic, homeschooling has been an even hotter topic this year.
Interest in homeschooling in the US has been increasing for years. In fact, homeschoolers make up 3.4% of American school-aged children.
And because of the coronavirus pandemic, homeschooling has been an even hotter topic this year.
3. elearning
In 2020, there’s probably no bigger education trend than eLearning.
According to the Research Institute of America, eLearning increases retention rates by 25 to 60 percent.
Udemy is leading the way with surging search growth.
In 2020, there’s probably no bigger education trend than eLearning.
According to the Research Institute of America, eLearning increases retention rates by 25 to 60 percent.
Udemy is leading the way with surging search growth.
4. accessible education
As of 2018, there were 258 million children worldwide who were not getting an education.
eLearning promises to help solve this problem. However, there are barriers.
Many schools give Chromebooks to each student, but there are many homes w/o internet.
As of 2018, there were 258 million children worldwide who were not getting an education.
eLearning promises to help solve this problem. However, there are barriers.
Many schools give Chromebooks to each student, but there are many homes w/o internet.
5. ai-enabled adaptive learning (and admin)
Adaptive learning is a high-tech form of personalized education.
One example is the fast-growing, AI-powered math tutoring service Thinkster, which promises up to a 90% improvement in math scores for K-8th graders.
Adaptive learning is a high-tech form of personalized education.
One example is the fast-growing, AI-powered math tutoring service Thinkster, which promises up to a 90% improvement in math scores for K-8th graders.
6. gamification
Gamification in education is nothing new. Teachers have been offering students prizes for ages.
But in the digital era, game mechanics can be used in more ways.
For example, Roblox. Which is growing by leaps and bounds.
Gamification in education is nothing new. Teachers have been offering students prizes for ages.
But in the digital era, game mechanics can be used in more ways.
For example, Roblox. Which is growing by leaps and bounds.
7. google everything
Google has planted roots in the education system.
Thanks to their low cost and ease of use (and maintenance), Chromebooks have become the standard student-learning device.
There's also Google's G Suite for Education and Google Classroom products.
Google has planted roots in the education system.
Thanks to their low cost and ease of use (and maintenance), Chromebooks have become the standard student-learning device.
There's also Google's G Suite for Education and Google Classroom products.
8. accelerating investments in edtech
Global edtech venture capital investments totaled $7B in 2019, up from $500M in 2010. Some estimate an additional $87B in investment over the next decade.
An example of funded edtech startup is Lessonly, which raised a $15M series C.
Global edtech venture capital investments totaled $7B in 2019, up from $500M in 2010. Some estimate an additional $87B in investment over the next decade.
An example of funded edtech startup is Lessonly, which raised a $15M series C.
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