EdTech Trends – Dec 2022 Digest

Below is a short summary of trends in EdTech articles and how our readers can best use them in the classroom, boardroom, or home.

 The edCircuit theme of focus in December was the growth the education technology saw in 2022. To better understand the recent market growth, the factors of excellence, and areas of improvement in the EdTech industry, edCircuit contributors discussed various trends throughout December. The contributors used their diverse backgrounds in psychology, laboratory safety, student success, and more to give an in-depth picture of the industry as we wrap up a year of outstanding development. 

Identifying The Trends in EdTech

• 5 EDTECH INDUSTRY TRENDS IN 2022– New start-ups and legacy brands are releasing content, products, and support to K12 education at an unprecedented rate. As edCircuit contributors discuss EdTech industry trends, the edCircuit staff outlines a few recent trends impacting edTech in 2022.

Improving EdTech-Based Instruction

• VIRTUAL STUDY HALL: VISUALIZING A NEW STUDENT SUPPORT MODEL– Virtual Study Hall can be an effective way to devote time to personalized online learning and the strategic use of new emerging educational technologies.
• WHEN EDTECH TOOLS WORK AND WHEN THEY DON’T–  Despite the vast potential of edTech tools, they can inadvertently create situations where student learning gets negatively impacted.

Implementing EdTech For Safer Science

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• SANTA CLAUS – A STEAM SAFETY EXPERIMENT– In this article, we critically examine the important factors associated with Santa’s big night from an informed, intelligent STEAM safety perspective.
• SAFETY TRAINING IN STEM AND CTE PROGRAMS A NECESSITY– Investigate the most referenced safety standards that apply to science, STEM, and CTE teachers (and students) and their supervisors at the school and district levels. 

Shows & Podcasts

Note: Several new shows and topics will be released over the next few months in the 2023 season. In the meantime, please explore episodes published this month, such as:  

• Learning Can’t Wait – Interviews with leaders who challenge the status quo to rebuild the system for students
• Mind The Gap – A global education conversation YouTube video series
• Author Chats – K12 Authors discuss their latest publications and provide insights into their inspirations. 
• CoSN podcast – Certified education technology leaders discuss digital equity, innovation, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and more.

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