EdTech Set for a Rebound in 2025

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News

Tony Wan, Head of Platform en Reach Capital y cofundador de EdSurge, analiza cómo la IA y $2.9B en fondos en 2024 están redefiniendo el futuro de la edtech. ?Read

EduCrack

Mario Mejía is co-founder of For Beyond, where he helps young people discover their strengths and empowering them to reach their full potential and happiness.

Segments

Early Childhood and K-12

• Tech in the Classroom: Opportunities and Risks 3 min
• Digital Literacy in K–12 4 min
• Classroom Engagement Report: Science 10 min

Higher Education

• 2025: A Stronger Year for Higher Ed 3 min
• Online Goals for 2025 4 min
• Reviving Intellectual Life in Universities 6 min

Workforce

• Silent Hiring: The Skill Shortage Trend 3 min
• 2025 Workforce: Rise of the ‘Superworker’ 3 min
• Tomorrow’s Workforce Changed: What’s Next? 7 min

Lifelong Learning

• Cultivating Lifelong Learning as a Student 4 min
• Effortless Design 5 min
• Humanistic Education for Success 30 min

Gray

• "la Caixa" Foundation and IDB 3 min
• Silver Economy 4 min
• 50+ 10 min

Trends

1. AI: AI in European Schools

The report explores students' use and perception of artificial intelligence (AI) among 12- to 17-year-olds. AI is seen as crucial for future careers, with high interest in Turkey. ChatGPT is the most used tool. However, a digital divide impacts access to AI skills. Read

2. Lifeskills: 4 Business Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

These four entrepreneurship books offer valuable insights: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Horowitz, Lost and Founder by Fishkin, Amp It Up by Slootman, and Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, all with practical advice on leadership and business growth. Read

3. Sustainability: Why Sustainability and Quality Go Together

Sustainability aims to balance current needs with resource preservation for the future. It involves responsible practices in businesses, such as using recyclable materials, reducing waste, and ensuring fair labor conditions. Education and conscious consumption are key to driving global change. Read

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EdTech to watch:

Taiba Lab is an XR studio specializing in education. They transform learning modules into immersive experiences using virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. Their mission is to co-create impactful applications through rapid, user-centered prototypes.

Funding:

Traditional investment models often fail to support education startups that need time to grow. New funding approaches like revenue and dividend capital models, along with evergreen funds, offer patient capital, promoting long-term growth and impact in education. Read

?Opportunity Alert:

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