During the recent Digital Coffee, I had the privilege to discuss with link-minded people about the future of education and the meaningful impact brought by Educational Technology, known as EdTech, to the worldwide education systems which are nothing short of amazing. The developments that have emerged in this field are empowering educators to create remarkable learning experiences for today’s young minds. Now, the education field looms on the horizon of positive disruption. New technologies promise to make it easier and faster for students to learn.

By 2026, it’s believed that textbooks will be replaced by digital content, and there’ll be more remarkable technologies to come with time. By then, choosing what innovation to bring to class will be a challenge for educators. Among those innovations, we have VR technology and Mobile edTech. In other areas, developers have created educational software that presents reading materials based on students’ comprehension level. In addition, today’s students have access to many part-time and certificate online learning programs. Not only are these resources available for K-12 learners, but they extend through university levels as well.

Online Education

There is a growing trend toward online access to educational content and learning resources. Now, more than ever, there is a wealth of available online learning opportunities. Part of the appeal of online classes is that they’re convenient. Students can take lessons at home 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and thanks to a rapidly growing catalogue of available content, they can learn about nearly any topic that piques their interest.

Next Generation of learners

Students in the classrooms of tomorrow can look forward to working with exciting resources, such as robotic kits that educators used to teach coding. Also, educators have grown weary of traditional standardized testing frameworks. Now, digital testing is emerging as an empowering resource that allows educators to track student performance and measure learning improvement over time. Furthermore, institutions can leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop customized student learning solutions based on test results. Also, crowdsourced tutoring is another new concept that’s emerging in education. This fledgeling practice, also called micro-tutoring, is in its infancy. Mindfulness and behavioural help will be critical to ensure students’ success. Technological innovations also promise to help educators improve learning outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Technology is in high demand to improve learning outcomes and ensure everyone can get a quality education.

Practising Mindfulness and wellness

Building healthy relationships with students is an important part of the role of educators just like me. Teachers take on the responsibility of providing guidance and ensuring that students have a safe place to learn.

In today’s evolving world, more teachers recognize the need to understand that students may have personal issues that can interfere with learning as well as their overall well-being. Teaching mental health in schools and the workforce can be extremely valuable. Resultantly, there’s a growing movement to practice mindfulness in the classroom and consider the outside influences that may affect student behaviour.

Teachers practice mindfulness by providing purposeful, non-judgmental attention with sincere empathy. For many educators, the ability to practice mindfulness with students must start with self-care. By taking care of ourselves, we teachers are better equipped to provide today’s students with the attention that they need.

Keep learning and educating ourselves

The idea of implementing technology in the classroom is not new. However, technology has taken off in classrooms in relatively recent years. As the field matures, emerging firms promise to deliver exciting new resources for learners. While the direction of EdTech is unclear, analysts forecast that this promising field is in its very early beginnings.

No doubt, all education will continue to be valuable and necessary. Students and people will need to continue to adapt to technology, continue to want to learn, and continue to stay motivated in their own self-development.

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