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What are the new trends in education?
What are the current issues in educational technology?
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1. Remote Learning
2. Tech-Enabled Immersive Learning
3. Innovative K-12 Homeschooling Startups
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Learning
5. Gamification
6. Google Everything
7. Accelerating Investments in EdTech
8. Lifelong Learning
9. Blockchain
Top innovative trends in
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5. According to the statistics, only the US remote
education market is expected to grow by $12.81
billion between 2020 and 2024.
E-learning is one of the main trends the
has gained enormous popularity due to its
considerable benefits.
Accessibility.
Flexibility.
Cost-efficiency.
Remote Learning
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6. Remote proctoring solutions:
online proctoring solutions to ensure the
academic integrity of digital courses/exams, as
well as protect the reputation of educational
institutions.
Remote proctoring solutions are usually divided
into three main groups:
Live remote proctoring
Recorded proctoring
AI proctoring
Remote Learning
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7. Extended reality, which combines virtual
reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and
other solutions used to extend the real
environment is another fast-growing trend
in the educational sphere. These
technologies are aimed at making the
learning process more immersive and
engaging.
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8. Virtual reality is a simulated environment
created by a computer. The illusion of reality
is usually achieved with the help of special
devices and systems, such as headsets,
special gloves, etc.
Augmented reality is a combination of the
real and digital world. In contrast to VR, it
doesn’t require special equipment, so
students can enter it even through a mobile
phone application.
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9. AR/VR expected to gain widespread
adoption in the near future.
According to statistics, in 2020, the
global share of virtual reality in the
education market was $6.37 billion,
and by 2026 it is expected to reach
$32.94 billion, experiencing a growth
of 39.7% during this period.
AR/VR
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Here are some of the numerous reasons for the immense
popularity of these technologies:
AR/VR provides an immersive learning experience.
Educators can benefit from an easy monitoring
process.
It makes e-learning more engaging and fosters self-
learning.
Extended reality can be used in a wide variety of
educational fields (humanities, business, sciences,
engineering, medicine, etc.).
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Homeschooling has become another popular trend in
education, especially when parents were trying to
find studying alternatives for their children during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Nowadays there is a great variety of cutting-edge
homeschooling startups offering flexible learning
programs for various needs, from supplementary to
full-time schooling.
They usually come with a customizable curriculum, a
wide choice of subjects, a great collection of
educational content, and other technical features,
helping to make the online learning process more
efficient and involving.
Innovative
Homeschooling Start-ups
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11. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become
increasingly popular in the field of education.
Here are some ways AI is being used in
education:
Personalization
Assessment
Content Creation:
Intelligent Tutoring Systems:
Language Learning:
Beside AI merits it's important to note that AI is
not a replacement for human teachers.
Educators still play a critical role in creating
engaging and meaningful learning experiences
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12. Gamification used in classrooms in different forms such
as leader-boards, reward points, badges, stickers etc.
It is the only one trend which guarantees an increase in
participation, engagement, and competition.
Students become actively involved in the classroom
activities to increase their scores and leaderboard
rankings.
Teachers use gamification as a means to increase
engagement, boost motivation and create an interactive
classroom environment.
Minecraft: Education Edition. Minecraft comes with ready-made
lesson plans, downloadable teaching resources, and other features
helping educators integrate gaming into their classrooms.
Kahoot. This application lets teachers create online tests and
quizzes in a matter of minutes, which students can easily enter via
link on their mobile phones.
1. Gamification
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Technology Nowadays, Google is one of the core tools for
education. It comes with numerous applications that
are invaluable for modern students.
Google Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Gmail are
necessary tools for learning routines, helping students
prepare their assignments and communicate with
educators.
Google Scholar helps students search for academic
papers and journal articles from reputable sources.
Google Classroom allows for student-teacher
interaction. There, it’s possible to submit assignments
and get feedback from teachers.
Google Translate lets students quickly translate
foreign language texts.
Google Everything
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Growing investments are the driving force of EdTech
development.
According to Edsurge, in 2020 alone, the US
EdTech sector received $2.2 billion, experiencing a
surge of around 30% from 2019.
One of the reasons for such considerable attention
to the education technology sphere was the COVID-
19 outbreak.
The trend of accelerating investments in this sphere
will continue. HolonIQ expects that at least $87
billion will be invested into EdTech over the next
decade.
Accelerating Investments in EdTech
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Rapid technological development has dramatically
changed our attitude toward studying.
Some decades ago, it was believed that
education ended when you finished school or
university.
Nowadays, people tend to see learning as a
lifelong process.
This shift can be explained in various ways
. However, one of the most important reasons is
that in a rapidly changing world, it is increasingly
important to keep up with new developments,
especially in the professional field.
Otherwise, it will be difficult to stand out among
numerous competitors and get a good job offer.
1. Lifelong Learning
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Blockchain technology is an advanced database mechanism
that allows transparent information sharing within a business
network. A blockchain database stores data in blocks that are
linked together in a chain.
1. Although blockchain technology was initially
associated only with Bitcoin and
cryptocurrencies,
2. In education, it can be implemented for various
purposes, such as security, data storage,
verification processes, etc.
3. For example, blockchain-based digital badges
could be implemented to verify student
achievement and certify their competencies.
4. Moreover, it could track educational materials
or ensure secure records of academic
transcripts.
Blockchain
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