The education sector encompasses a broad spectrum of learning, personal development, and professional training for individuals of all ages, from children to adults.
Key trends:
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STEAM education replacing STEM education
STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has become an integral part of curricula, aimed at preparing professionals to develop and implement innovations and technologies. However, it has also led to an underestimation of art and creative thinking. A shift from STEM to STEAM has emerged, incorporating creativity into STEM disciplines to better meet the needs of the 21st-century economy. Employers now view design thinking and creativity as essential skills for fostering future innovators, leaders, educators, and students.
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Personalized learning
This approach focuses on the abilities, needs, and interests of each student.One of the main goals of Educational Technology (EdTech) and Artificial Intelligence in education is to cater to diverse individual learning needs by offering customized learning styles and programs. Just-in-time assessment allows teachers to intervene at any stage of learning and adjust the curriculum accordingly. Assistive technologies help students with disabilities acquire learning skills and obtain a fundamental education.
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Online education
Currently, about 30% of all higher education students take at least one distance-learning course, and this number is expected to grow. Additionally, lifelong learners choose online education as an effective way to enhance their qualifications and acquire new skills.
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The rise of open educational resources (OER)
OER aligns with modern educational standards, shifting from teacher-led instruction to student-paced learning in various formats. Most OER materials are free or low-cost, driving increased demand. OER supports personalized learning, allowing teachers and students to easily adapt materials to their specific needs.
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Integration of new technologies
Digital transformation is reshaping education and workforce reskilling. In the coming years, we will see the integration of technologies such as augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, as well as mobile learning applications.
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Project-based learning (PBL)
Project-based and problem-based learning (PBL) is a dynamic approach where students actively engage in solving real-world problems and challenges, leading to a deeper understanding of subjects.
