Education - Issue #176: Gamification and Key Trends of 2021

In an effort to increase student engagement, a number of leading edtech companies are implementing gamification. A key component of gamification is the incorporation of rewards, which foster motivation and a sense of achievement. When combined with technologies such as virtual or augmeted reality, gamified edtech products are expected to be effective learning tools.

Covid-19 has changed the world of education as we know it. Many children are learning from home, and those who aren’t are still bringing schoolwork home. What if the parents or caregivers are against education technology or know nothing about EdTech? What should your students’ parents know? You will be helping parents and caregivers select EdTech. The article represents a guide to doing just that.

The rapid shift to digital learning brought to the surface the importance of lifelong learning, and we only see it accelerating as the problem of skill redundancy is everywhere. The article presents some of the key trends of 2021 that will continue next year as well.