Edtech Economy And The Transformation Of Education

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, learners of all ages have had to quickly adapt to learning through digital media as traditional ways of teaching become obsolete. Educators did not have a clear digital strategy in mind before the COVID-19 pandemic as they primarily relied on these traditional ways of teaching and disseminating knowledge. As phygital learning opportunities are emerging thanks to the growing EdTech economy, educators now have the opportunity to reform the school system, bringing in more innovation while reducing costs, broadening access to resources, and improving the quality of the teaching provision. EdTech Economy and the Transformation of Education is a cutting-edge reference that examines successful digital transformation in educational settings as well as the tools available to do so and the competencies and skills needed for the future. The book paves the way for phygital or blended long-term solutions. Covering a range of topics such as online education, learning processes, and digital transformation, this reference work is ideal for researchers, administrators, policymakers, academicians, practitioners, scholars, instructors, and students.

The widespread digitalization of all aspects of life, including the disruption caused by the Internet and the invasion by artificial intelligence, necessitates rethinking educational transformation processes. The broader purpose of the digital transformation of education is to develop an effective educational system that fits the needs of the digital economy and guarantees easy access to information for stakeholders in this sector. Digital Transformation in Education: Emerging Markets and Opportunities provides a comprehensive understanding of the emergence and evolution of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in the field of education. It presents 12 reviews that shed light on the various advantages and drawbacks of digital technology along with the opportunities and markets that are emerging because of such a digital education transition. Each chapter is written by a group of distinguished contributors and presents a detailed literature review, methodology (where appropriate), discussion and reference list. The book content equips educators at all levels with essential information required to adapt to educational technology in order to improve teaching, student support and learning outcomes. This book is an informative resource for postgraduate scholars, academics, policymakers, educators, and researchers in pedagogy, learning theory, digital learning, communication and education research.

The emergence of the internet and developments in educational software have changed the way teachers teach and the way students learn. There has been a substantial increase in the quantity, quality, and diversity of educational material available over the internet or through the use of satellite video and audio linkups. These technologies have allowed new learning methods and techniques to reach a greater geographic region and have contributed to the global transformation of education. The Roles of Technology and Globalization in Educational Transformation is an essential academic book that provides comprehensive research on issues concerning the roles of technology and globalization in educational transformation and the challenges of teaching and learning in various cultural settings and how they were resolved. It will support educational organizations that wish to find, create, or adapt technology for use in their institution. Featuring a broad range of topics such as public administration, educational technology, and higher education, this book is essential for teachers, deans, principals, school administrators, IT specialists, curriculum developers, instructional designers, higher education staff, academicians, policymakers, researchers, and students.

This book advances a critical political economy approach to EdTech and analyses the economic, political and ideological structures and social power relations that shape the EdTech industries and drive EdTech’s development and diffusion. Particular attention is paid to the integration of EdTech with some of the most contentious developments of our time, including platformization and data-veillance, the automation of work and labor, and globalization-imperialism. By using a political economy of communication approach, this book will be of value to anyone interested in the current transformations of capitalism, the State, higher education and online learning in the digital age.

Mainstream economists and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs claim that unfettered capitalism and digital technology can unlock a future of unbounded prosperity, create endless high paying jobs, and solve the world’s vast social and ecological problems. Realizing this future of abundance purportedly rests in the transformation of human potential into innovative human capital through new 21st century forms of education. In this new book Alex Means challenges this view. Stagnating economic growth and runaway inequality have emerged as the ‘normal’ condition of advanced capitalism. Simultaneously, there has been a worldwide educational expansion and a growing surplus of college-educated workers relative to their demand in the world economy. This surplus is complicated by an emerging digital revolution driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning that generates worker displacing innovations and immaterial forms of labor and valorization. Learning to Save the Future argues that rather than fostering mass intellectuality, educational development is being constrained by a value structure subordinated to 21st century capitalism and technology. Human capabilities from creativity, design, engineering, to communication are conceived narrowly as human capital, valued in terms of economic productivity and growth. Similarly, global problems such as the erosion of employment and climate change are conceived as educational problems to be addressed through business solutions and the digitalization of education. This thought-provoking account provides a cognitive map of this condition, offering alternatives through critical analyses of education and political economy, technology and labor, creativity and value, power and ecology.

Education is the key to America's economic growth and prosperity and to our ability to compete in the global economy. It is the path to higher earning power for Americans and is necessary for our democracy to work. It fosters the cross-border, cross-cultural collaboration required to solve the most challenging problems of our time. The National Education Technology Plan 2010 calls for revolutionary transformation. Specifically, we must embrace innovation and technology which is at the core of virtually every aspect of our daily lives and work. This book explores the National Education Technology Plan which presents a model of learning powered by technology, with goals and recommendations in five essential areas: learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure and productivity.

New and emerging tech coaches and technology leaders will get guidance in making decisions and taking the right steps to effectively manage change in a shifting education landscape. The education field is in the midst of a complete digital transformation. Accordingly, tech coaches and other school leaders must shift from simply bringing technology into schools to identifying how the various elements of this changing landscape fit together to form an improved version of education. These changes affect everyone in the school, and as entire school communities are impacted, informed individuals who can guide the transformation are needed. The problem is that there are not nearly enough certified tech coaches in schools, and those who are in place are not always adequately prepared to handle this new mission. This book aims to address these issues by offering: • Advice on planning and guiding change in digital age schools. • Examples of digital age schools and advice from “change agents” in the field. • Activities, action plans, templates, checklists and other planning tools to help tech coaches and other leaders put what they learn into action. This book helps tech coaches and school technology leaders embrace their roles and guides them as they make important decisions and take meaningful steps to effectively participate in this education transformation.

Economic internationalization has caused the traditional advantages enjoyed by the Texas and U.S. economies to either disappear or to diminish in importance. Further, technology has allowed natural resources to become less important, while elevating knowledge and skills as the keys to improvements in productivity, living standards, and national power. The development and use of leading edge technology is necessary; a work force with higher-order thinking and communication skills is required. Unless we give greater attention to upgrading the skills and knowledge of those who have already completed school and enact fundamental structural reforms within the current school system, the economic challenges the country will face during the next 10 to 15 years are likely to be unmet. School productivity must be improved to bring almost all students to a level previously reserved for the elite. To help accomplish this, it is particularly important to improve the status, remuneration, and responsibilities of teachers. In addition, decisions must be decentralized to the schools, and highly qualified professionals must be held accountable for measured student achievement. Moreover, many successful interventions depend on changing attitudes and expectations; the elitist myth that educational achievement is due to innate ability rather than hard work must be abandoned. The bibliography contains 122 references. (KM)

Education Transformation, authored by the leading expert in customized online education, Ron Packard, shows why technology is critical to the future of education and the future of our nation’s children. We can no longer afford to lag, the benefits of technology must be harnessed for the benefit of students nationwide and around the globe. It is an imperative. One size does not fit all in education – Education Transformation shows us how technology can be used to accommodate individual’s needs rather than making each student force fit into the traditional classroom model which works for many but not for all. Like so many other modern conveniences, education can benefit from technological advancement, and only technology can provide personalized instruction affordably. Education Transformation has never been needed more than today. It is the future of education and of our nation’s children.

In the midst of the groundbreaking Industry 4.0 era, a clarion call resounds throughout the realm of education. The rapid surge of digital advancements, particularly the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution, has ushered in a new age of urgency for educational institutions to metamorphose and remain agile. Enter "The Urgency of Digital Transformation in Education," a profound exploration into the imperative transformation required to navigate the fast-paced currents of modern education. Crafted with meticulous insight, this study embarks on a qualitative journey, employing a descriptive method to unravel the transformative tapestry woven by digitalization within education. With a resolute focus on educational institutions, the research illuminates the transformative dance between technology and pedagogy, revealing how the digital tide reshapes the landscape of learning. Discover the transformative resonance that echoes through these pages, unveiling a landscape where learning experiences are magnificently amplified within the hallowed halls of educational institutions. The authors unearth how digitalization begets accessibility and flexibility, seamlessly intertwining with traditional methodologies to birth a novel paradigm of pedagogical engagement. As the digital orchestra plays, key instrumentalists emerge: the transition from archaic systems to digital paradigms, the symphony of user-friendly applications available at one's fingertips, and the maestros of expertise guiding this voyage. At the heart of this scholarly sojourn lies a pivotal revelation: the pulse of successful digital transformation within educational institutions reverberates with two cardinal rhythms. First, the sturdy architecture of a robust digital infrastructure serves as the foundational cornerstone. Second, a global vision must be nurtured, transcending borders to infuse education with a borderless spirit. Echoing harmoniously, the clarion call for a national digital learning system rings out, a crescendo that heralds the full blooming of digitalization's transformative petals within the garden of education. Yet, as with any expedition, boundaries are met. The study, by design, holds within its frame a finite horizon of perspectives, acknowledging the diverse tapestry that constitutes academia. The spotlight is cast upon a limited ensemble of sources, a reminder that the symphony of insight continues beyond these pages. Amidst these revelations, a lantern is cast forward. Future torchbearers, poised on the threshold of exploration, will unearth new veins of wisdom and venture into uncharted territories. Armed with this foundational opus, they will chart the courses of future research and strategic implementation, sculpting the ever-evolving vista of digital transformation within the domain of education. "The Urgency of Digital Transformation in Education" is not just a study; it is a roadmap, a compass, and a proclamation. With each page turned, the urgency resounds louder, the transformation unfurls grander, and the symphony of education's digital evolution swells to a majestic crescendo.