Students turn to educational networking platforms to connect
Implications - Seeking to maintain an element of social interaction, students, particularly those entering college life, are turning to campus networks and online platforms as a educational tool. Allowing those in the same program or course to connect, these networks provide an efficient yet interactive way for individuals to become comfortable with student life. This reflects a need to make often stressful experiences like going to school more socially engaging.
Workshop Question - How is your brand adapting to the shifting norms of socialization?
Trend Themes
1. Online and Collaborative Learning Tools - There's an opportunity to develop online and collaborative learning tools to cater to various learning styles and preferences.
2. Campus-specific Social Networks - Developing social networks exclusive to a particular university or college allows students to connect and engage with their peers on a more intimate level.
3. Peer-to-peer Educational Platforms - Creating online communities where students can interact with their peers and teachers can improve academic achievement and collaboration among learners.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Edtech startups have an opportunity to innovate in the areas of online and collaborative learning tools, and peer-to-peer educational platforms.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing apps that are exclusive to a certain audience, such as college students, can be a unique way to reach this demographic and establish brand awareness.
3. Social Media - Social media platforms can create campus-specific social networks that merge the exclusivity of a university with the connectivity of social media.
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Date Range:
Sep 14 — May 15
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