Able to scale the business to reduce some of the costs it is something that companies have been able to do by using new technologies. This is one of the main reasons for the consumerization of the IT industry, a phenomenon that also begins to be felt in the education sector. As a result, investment in the digital reform of the educational system meet a significant increase in the coming years. Gartner analysts predict that global spending on higher education as well as primary and secondary, will grow by 2.3% to 67,800 million in 2015.
To provide a clearer idea about the main trends in online learning in the coming years, Gartner creates a list of 10 technologies that have the power to impact the education sector:
Adaptive LearningConsidered a form of learning that takes place with the help of computers and other interactive devices for teaching, adaptive learning play an important role in the design of the pedagogy of the future role. The real value of this method lies in the large capacity of data collection on the needs of students, helping to offer more customized solutions.
Adaptive electronic text booksTextbooks online version take the step from paper to digital learning materials. The fact that you can edit to include updated and adapted to the learning style of the student information is one of the strengths that will accelerate the popularization of this kind of educational tools.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)The CRM has gained much popularity after having shown that it can be a tool capable of efficiently monitoring the level of customer satisfaction. Currently most used in the field of marketing, the software for managing the relationship with customers could be adapted in the same way to the educational needs, although the difficulty of integrating corporate data remains a problem that will be solved to successfully implement this system.
'Big Data'Technologies designed to collect and analyze data has become one of the most important pillars of any company that does business on the Internet. In education, the Big Data is associated with the collection of large amounts of data generated by the activities digitized teachers, students and parents and the trend will only stimulate the development of these technologies as macro data network is spreading.
Sourcing strategiesSuch strategies are related to technology, but are not considered a technology in itself. We refer to the case of technological services provided by suppliers like cloud hosting or subscription for certain software. Although involves large amounts of investment, depending on the size of the project, the supply strategy will be a necessary point in the business goals of any institution for teaching.
ExostructureThe exostructure is another strategy included by Gartner analysts wishlist technologies impact on the education sector. The concept is used in opposition to infrastructure and refers to the ability to find a way to integrate the growing number of partners, tools and services in the business ecosystem. With the growing interdependence caused by the integration of different innovations, the consultant believes it is a trend that will gain more importance in the next decade.
Open MicrocredencialesGamificada accreditation system based on microcredenciales as digital badges takes some time in online learning platforms as an alternative to certification. However, they are tools that are limited to use within a particular environment. Not so in the case of open microcredenciales, a technology still little developed, but it could add value and motivation for students.
Digital evaluationEvaluation is one of the most important elements, but like the rest of the e-learning process has to go digital space. Some existing methods consist of different mechanisms such as the identification using keystrokes or face recognition systems based on the cloud. It is still difficult to implement, while necessary to strengthen the strategy of technological integration processes in the education system.
Mobile TechnologyAdapt to mobile technology is one of the essential conditions to meet new market demands. The use of mobile devices has begun to accompany many educational activities from the administration and the teaching process, to research. And although there is still much to create a complete m-learning ecosystem, seeing the large number of smartphone users is a clear sign that the integration of mobile technology has to be considered one of the top priorities.
Social learningThe social nature that characterizes the world of Internet can be extrapolated with the same ease the process of e-learning. In this respect the example of MOOC is the most relevant. Students who prefer digital learning their own social profiles are created to converse with peers, exchange opinions or simply to share topics of interest. The broad acceptance of these activities have reinforced the need to integrate social choices in the creation of educational platforms.
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To provide a clearer idea about the main trends in online learning in the coming years, Gartner creates a list of 10 technologies that have the power to impact the education sector:
Adaptive LearningConsidered a form of learning that takes place with the help of computers and other interactive devices for teaching, adaptive learning play an important role in the design of the pedagogy of the future role. The real value of this method lies in the large capacity of data collection on the needs of students, helping to offer more customized solutions.
Adaptive electronic text booksTextbooks online version take the step from paper to digital learning materials. The fact that you can edit to include updated and adapted to the learning style of the student information is one of the strengths that will accelerate the popularization of this kind of educational tools.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)The CRM has gained much popularity after having shown that it can be a tool capable of efficiently monitoring the level of customer satisfaction. Currently most used in the field of marketing, the software for managing the relationship with customers could be adapted in the same way to the educational needs, although the difficulty of integrating corporate data remains a problem that will be solved to successfully implement this system.
'Big Data'Technologies designed to collect and analyze data has become one of the most important pillars of any company that does business on the Internet. In education, the Big Data is associated with the collection of large amounts of data generated by the activities digitized teachers, students and parents and the trend will only stimulate the development of these technologies as macro data network is spreading.
Sourcing strategiesSuch strategies are related to technology, but are not considered a technology in itself. We refer to the case of technological services provided by suppliers like cloud hosting or subscription for certain software. Although involves large amounts of investment, depending on the size of the project, the supply strategy will be a necessary point in the business goals of any institution for teaching.
ExostructureThe exostructure is another strategy included by Gartner analysts wishlist technologies impact on the education sector. The concept is used in opposition to infrastructure and refers to the ability to find a way to integrate the growing number of partners, tools and services in the business ecosystem. With the growing interdependence caused by the integration of different innovations, the consultant believes it is a trend that will gain more importance in the next decade.
Open MicrocredencialesGamificada accreditation system based on microcredenciales as digital badges takes some time in online learning platforms as an alternative to certification. However, they are tools that are limited to use within a particular environment. Not so in the case of open microcredenciales, a technology still little developed, but it could add value and motivation for students.
Digital evaluationEvaluation is one of the most important elements, but like the rest of the e-learning process has to go digital space. Some existing methods consist of different mechanisms such as the identification using keystrokes or face recognition systems based on the cloud. It is still difficult to implement, while necessary to strengthen the strategy of technological integration processes in the education system.
Mobile TechnologyAdapt to mobile technology is one of the essential conditions to meet new market demands. The use of mobile devices has begun to accompany many educational activities from the administration and the teaching process, to research. And although there is still much to create a complete m-learning ecosystem, seeing the large number of smartphone users is a clear sign that the integration of mobile technology has to be considered one of the top priorities.
Social learningThe social nature that characterizes the world of Internet can be extrapolated with the same ease the process of e-learning. In this respect the example of MOOC is the most relevant. Students who prefer digital learning their own social profiles are created to converse with peers, exchange opinions or simply to share topics of interest. The broad acceptance of these activities have reinforced the need to integrate social choices in the creation of educational platforms.
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