In recent years, education technology (EdTech) has definitely proven effectiveness in revolutionizing the world's education system. As EdTech becomes a fast-rising trend, some are saying that the traditional classroom settings are gradually becoming a thing of the past.
In an era suffused with interactive and innovative technologies, education technology has definitely influence the quality of education and has become a powerful tool for modern-day learning. That is why the U.S. Department of Education unveiled a new tool known as the Ed Tech Rapid Cycle Evaluation Coach earlier this November during the Blended and Online Learning Symposium in San Antonio, Texas.
The tool, which is currently in the early stages, aims to guide school leaders and teachers in reviewing the effectiveness of educational technology platforms before acquiring it. According to The Hechinger Report, the said from the U.S. Department of Education will be available to schools in January.
As of writing, the U.S. Department of Education is asking for help from district- and school-level administrators who are willing to try the program. In fact, they are currently accepting applications from schools and it is reportedly free.
Meanwhile, education technology has definitely connected students and teachers on a global scale. Based on a Huffington Post report, 51Talk's marketing and business development head James Stewart has been connecting students and teachers all around the world by his initiatives in the United States.
As education technology continues to gain popularity, what does it take to innovate EdTech? Speaking with Mashable's "Biz Please," Brian Grey, CEO of Remind, an app that helps students, teachers and parents communicate, said important people connections are among the major challenges in education.
These challenges, however, do not stop major tech companies such as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon into their invasion of the education industry through education technology apps and tools.,m Mashable noted. Grey admitted tech companies found the education industry as an "exciting ecosystem" they can collaborate with.
In other related news, the education technology industry promotes the student-centered, competency-based "anytime-anywhere learning" learning and teaching approaches. It is advocating "personalized learning," wherein the distinction of the students' digitized homework and projects is based on their different skill levels, allowing them to engage in learning activities at their own pace by using the digital tools.
Through education technology, the Gates Foundation believes the personalized learning approach has the potential to revolutionize American education. It also positions EdTech to be the frontline in liberating students to take control of their learning, Dissident Voice reported.
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