The 2015 education trends reveal how technology can be leveraged for the purpose of education. Although many people still think of education as the time one spends in the classroom, new technology is gradually shifting the way that we learn. From mobile libraries to code-teaching camps, education is taking on a new and exciting form.
These days, children adapt to technology at a very early age. As a result, many companies are using apps, robots and other types of technology to encourage a love of learning. Some examples of these kinds of high-tech products include virtual learning headsets, educational coding apps and space experiment kits.
However, educational technology is not limited to children. Indeed, the 2015 education trends reveal a significant effort to help adults continue learning as they age. These skills can range from basic literacy to something as complex as learning how to code.
For a more in-depth forecast of the coming months, consult the 2016 Trend Report.
Top 100 Education Trends of 2015
From Subway Reading Initiatives to Girl-Targeted Tech Programs:
Katherine Pendrill — Jan 23, 2016 — Social Good
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Mobile Makerspace Containers
The Shipping Containers for Rent Provide a Portable Prototyping Lab
99
Gamified Recycling Programs
This Initiative Aims to Encourage Recycling During the Rugby World Cup
98
Book Spine Locker Art
These Lockers Feature Hand-Painted Novel Spines to Encourage Reading
97
Creative Makerspace Facilities
The Shop is a Creative Studio Combining Crafts, Ceramics & Woodwork
96
Virtual Lunar Explorations
This Moon Map Allows Anyone to Walk in the Shoes of an Astronaut
95
Artistic Pop-Up Libraries
This Miniature Library is Designed to Improve Local Literacy
94
Creativity-Boosting Card Games
This Educational Game Teaches Kids to Think Like Designers
93
Nature-Integrated Classrooms
This International School Helps Students Feel Connected to Nature
92
Kids' Educational eWriters
Boogie Boards Teach Kids to Write and Count with Digital Tracing
91
Community-Inspiring Signage
The SXSW Kindsign Session Lets You Create Encouraging Signs
90
Anxiety Awareness Editorials
Katie Crawford Depicts Anxiety Disorders Through These Self-Portraits
89
Colorful Clustered Classrooms
This Tel Aviv School Features a Colorful Facade and White Interior
88
Immersive Waterfall Installations
This Unique Exhibit is Designed for Visitor Interaction
87
Dinosaur Education Websites
This Site Lets Users Learn Real Facts about Jurassic Park Dinosaurs
86
Exercise-Dependendant Water Machines
This Machine Requires Users to Run for Clean Drinking Water
85
Accessibility-Oriented School Bells
This Bell Helps Schools Integrate Disabled Students
84
Brand-Taught Online Courses
The Big Know Offers Online Learning by the Biggest Brands' Top Experts
83
Interactive Food Museums
This Museum Celebrates the Cuisine of Different Cultures
82
Aspiring Polyglot Apps
This Language Learning App Gamifies the Process of Picking Up Other Tongues
81
Fruity Breast Cancer Campaigns
This Campaign Uses Melons to Warn About the Dangers of Cancer
80
Humanitarian VR Experiences
UNICEF360° Film Campaign Put Viewers in the Shoes of the Impoverished
79
Digital Genealogy Services
This New Project Aims to Trace the Descendants of Freed Slaves
78
Mobile Design Museums
This Museum Will Be Located Within the Slums of Dharavi
77
Millennial Financial Literacy Cafes
You Can Get Financial Advice Services Over Coffee and Wine
76
Teachable Handwriting Robots
The CoWriter Project Lets Kids Teach Handwriting & Improve Themselves
75
Illness Acceptance Comics
These Comics Illuminate the Hypocrisy of How People Treat Mental Illness
74
Subway Reading Initiatives
Each Book Acts as a Ten Ride Train Pass to Promote Reading in Brazil
73
Ethical Vending Machines
Fashion Revolution's Experiment Tests the Allure of Cheap Fashion
72
Digital Learning Infographics
This Infographic Studies the Advantages of Digital Learning
71
Animal Perspective Software
This Multispectral Image Calibration Program Lets You See Like Animals
70
Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
69
Refugee Reality Portraits
The 'Humans of Al-Rashidiya' Blog Stars Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon
68
Crowdfunding Scholarship Apps
'FinanceU' is an App That Help Students Build Their Own Scholarship
67
Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Yellow Scope Produces Creative and Rigorous Science Kits for Girls
66
Educational Phone-Unlocking Apps
The Unlock Lessons Vivo App Makes Kids Correctly Answer Questions
65
LGBT-Friendly Children's Books
This New Book Helps LGBT Youth Tackle Insecurities and Fears
64
Child-Designed Shoes
One Math Teacher Turned His Students into Children Shoe Designers
63
Web-Based Training Programs
Cornerstone Learning Provides a System That is Efficient and Effective
62
Winery Kindergarten Spaces
This School Gives Students a Beautiful View of Vineyards
61
Summer Internship Infographics
CampusBooks Compares the Top Internships Across Various Industries
60
Mentor-Matchmaking Apps
Menteer is Like a Dating App For Mentors and People Seeking Mentorship
59
Programmable Educational Balls
The Hackaball Teaches Children How to Code
58
Accessible Educational Facilities
This Danish Public School Campus Increases Urban Activity
57
QR-Accessible Subway Libraries
Beijing's Underground Library Lets You Scan Codes to Read eBooks
56
Education-Evaluating Stats
This Relevant Infographic Explores the Question 'Is College Worth It?'
55
Educational LED Keyboards
Opho Keys Uses a Guitar Hero-Like Approach To Help You Learn
54
Poetry-Exploring Video Games
This Educational Video Game Teaches Players About the Romantic Poets
53
Disabled Parking Projections
Dislife's Campaign Shows the Importance of Accessible Parking Spots
52
Empowering Technology Courses
'Mexico Conectado' is a Free Educational Program for Kids
51
Prefabricated Solar Classrooms
These Prefab Classrooms Feature Solar-Powered Computers
50
Audio Advice Apps
Audvisor Contains Thousands of 3 Minute Clips Containing Business Insights
49
Drug Awareness Toilet Paper
This Printed Toilet Paper from Japan Discourages Unsafe Drug Use
48
Mobile-Mining Malaria Strategies
Malaria No More's NightWatch Malaria Program Uses Leaders' Phones
47
Fashion-Forward Online Classes
This Program Provides Useful Lessons for Budding Fashion Designers
46
Digital Literacy Campaigns
Grovo and Capital One Help to Hone Skills for the Digital World
45
Educational Hacker Tookits
Piper Teaches Kids Hardware Development Using Video Game Minecraft
44
Schoolyard-Tough Laptops
Dell's Chromebook 11 is Designed For the Educational Space
43
Device-Developing Kits
The Arduino Starter Kit and Course Bundle Lets People Build Almost Any Tech
42
Life Expectation Visualizations
Health Metrics and Evaluation Explores Global Health Issues
41
Eye-Opening Reality Shows
'Sweatshop Deadly Fashion' Puts Fashion Bloggers to Work in Sweatshops
40
Science-Based Educational Apps
Kiko Labs's Brain Training Games are Developed for Children
39
Interactive Driving Practice Tests
Romania's Street View Test Uses Google to Teach New Drivers
38
Multi-Lingual Teaching Apps
The New 'Duolingo' App Prosises to Help Anyone Become a Polyglot
37
Bulk Charging Stations
Charge All Your Devices at Once with the The Multicharger-X
36
Digital Learning Platforms
Aguascalientes Embraces Edmodo for Primary & Secondary Schools
35
Class Attendance Apps
This Facial Recognition App Invented by Zhaozheng Yin is in Development
34
Girl-Targeted Tech Programs
This 3D Printing Project Enables You to Invest in Girls' Education
33
Model-Funded Tech Scholarships
Kode with Karlie is a New Tech Scholarship for Girls
32
Educational Coding Apps
Lrn Teaches You to Code on Your Smartphone With Interactive Mini Quizzes
31
Personalized Video Learning Apps
The Updated Khan Academy Distance Education App is Individualized
30
IQ-Boosting Wearables
The 'Starling' is a Children's Wearable That Tracks Each Word Said in a Day
29
Crowdsourced Gadget Repairs
The Repair Cafe Network Encourages Community Interaction and Upcycling
28
Cancer-Combating Computer Games
Indie Video Game That Dragon, Cancer Tells a Touching Story
27
Kid-Focused Monitoring Systems
The Bear-Shaped Home Energy Monitor Teaches Kids About Eco Behavior
26
Virtual Learning Headsets
Google Expedition Introduces Virtual Reality to the Classroom
25
Space Experiment Kits
The Ardusat Space Kit Enables Students to do Science Experiments in Space
24
Personalized Tutor Apps
This Robot Tutor is Designed to Help Children Learn at Their Own Pace
23
Writing-Teaching Robots
The Co-Writer Project Uses Robots to Help Children Learn to Write
22
Tablet-Based Storytelling Platforms
Storied Myth Brings Digital and Tangible Objects Together
21
Menopause Quiz Apps
This Menopause Quiz App Promotes Public Education of Women's Health
20
PDF-Converted Books
Amazon's Kindle Textbook Creator Helps Organize Educational Materials
19
Personalized Study Tips
This Infographic Study Guide Takes Different Learning Styles Into Account
18
Educational Weapon Pranks
This Fake Gun Store Experiment Teaches People About the Danger of Guns
17
Early Bird Courses
Little Green Dot is Offering an Instructive Course in Becoming a Morning Person
16
Heritage-Teaching Video Games
Upper One Games's Never Alone Teaches Players About Alaskan Culture
15
Cheerful Children's Museums
This Children's Museum in Harlem Wants Kids to Learn Through Art
14
Wiggly Educational Robots
The Wigl Robot Moves to Music
13
Altruistic Skateboarding Portraits
This Series Displays Beautiful Personalities and Spirit
12
Literacy-Encouraging Kites
Stories in the Sky Uses Kites Printed with Stories to Entice Kids
11
Girls Coding Camps
TechGirlz Runs a Tech-Themed Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for Girls
10
Eco Student Competitions
This Green Initiative Offers Local Businesses a Free Energy Saving Audit
9
Health Video Platforms
The Crowdsourced Medical Videos on ReelDX Act as an Educational Resource
8
Girl-Empowering Tech Festivals
Singer Robyn is Launching an Event to Promote Women in Technology
7
Student App-Building Programs
'Xamarin for Students' Helps Students Develop Amazing Apps
6
Developer Training Fellowships
The Global Talent Acceleration Program Pays You to Learn to Code
5
Customized Microchip Libraries
The eGranary Pocket Library Provides Access to Information
4
Tablet Math-Teaching Tools
KnowRe Helps Give Math Students a Better Chance at Succeeding
3
Kid-Produced Radio Programming
The Children's Radio Shows Entertain During the Ebola Crisis
2
Holocaust Remembrance Apps
This History App by Pocketshul Helps You Remember Yom HaShoah Every Day
1
Organizational Student Apps
The LTT App for Students Streamlines the Learning Process
Related Ideas
Vocabulary Learning Devices
The E-Ink Vocabulary Card E2 Fits Language Study into a Compact Bar
Hands-On Computer Science Programs
LEGO Education Computer Science & Ai Promises to Engage Kids
Play-Based Preschool Apps
LEGO Bluey Mobile Game Makes Screen Time into Building Play for Kids
Playful Children's Library Designs
Studio Vapore Creates a Whimsical Children's Library
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
Preschool Coding Toys
Codie Blocks and iCode are Preparing Young Kids for an AI Future
Personalized Learning Activities
Kidtivity Lab Delivers Custom AI Activities for Young Minds
Interactive Educational TV Games
LeapFrog LeapMove Has a Webcam-Like Design
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
STEM-Driven Building Block Kits
These LEGO Education Science Kits Come in Four Options
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Blockchain Learning Tools
Web3 Quest Platforms Helps Founders Engage Users and Reward Learning
AI-Powered Healthcare Education Platforms
Studyradar.ai is Expanding in North America
No-Cost Digital Education Models
LearningMole Offers 3,000+ Digital Learning Materials
Child Mobility Concepts
Toyota Unveils a Self-Driving Ev for Children That Challenges Conventions
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
AI Retail Forecasts
Experts Outline how AI will Reshape Commerce By 2026
AI-Powered Tutoring Glasses
MentorLens Provides Educational Assistance by Seeing and Listening
AI-Powered Parenting Platforms
Bobo Debuts in the US with Predictive Child Development Technology
Creative Story Platforms
Imagine Tales Sparks Creativity In Kids With Safe AI Storytelling Tools
AI-Powered STEM Camp Directories
AI is Optimizing a STEM Summer Camp Directory
AI-Powered Micro-Learning Formats
Udemy Aims to Simplify and Enhance the Convenience of Learning
Educational Robotics
South Africa Unveiled Its First AI-Powered Teaching Robot
AI Learning Platforms
DigiLearning Hub Offers Personalized AI-Powered Learning Paths for Users
AI News Platforms
Latest AI News Delivers Breaking Headlines, Trends, And Tech Updates
Stylist-Led Education Platforms
K18 Launches a Pro Artist Program to Empower Hairstylists
Back-to-School AI Tools
ElevenLabs' AI Student Pack Helps Students Maximize Their Time
Free Cybersecurity Educational Initiatives
Living Security Emphasizes Cybersecurity Awareness
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Hands-On Modern Educational Systems
Codie Blocks Aims to Build Foundational Thinking
Advanced School Safety Innovations
Navigate360 Debuts "One Platform for a Safe & Compliant School"
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Kid-Focused Screen-Free Learning Kits
Bellybees is Expanding Beyond Baby Food into a New Category
AI Technology-Focused Training Campaigns
The Raspberry Pi Foundation Emphasizes Youth Empowerment
Kid-Friendly Smart Cameras
Dr.LookAI Supports Early Education Through Photography
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Collaborative Educational Language Initiatives
Efekta Education Group & Pharo Foundation Partner
Behavior-Based Smart Homes
Google Home automations adapt to routines, moods, and behaviors
AI-Powered Retail Platforms
Target Introduced a Mobile App Rebuild with AI Coding Companions
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
App Developer Academies
Apple and Michigan State Expand the Developer Academy iOS Training Program
AI Learning Companions
SparkLing Creates Personalized Teaching Moments for Generation Alpha
Simplicity-Focused Back-To-School Campaigns
Staples Wants to Simplify Back-To-School Shopping
Teacher-Focused Robotics Training
DFRobot and ALECSO Launch AI and Robotics Training for Teachers
AI Exam Preps
Educato Delivers Personalized AI-Driven Learning And Exam Preparation
Language Learning Experiments
Little Language Lessons Uses AI For Everyday Language Practice
AI Education Platforms
AI Powered E Learning Platform Helps Students Reduce Homework & Exam Stress
Lifelong Reskilling Cultures
McKinsey And General Catalyst Highlight Continuous AI-Era Upskilling
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Performance-Driven Education Furniture Lines
Case Systems Grows Its SALTO Education Furniture Line
Youth-Focused Technology Programing
COMPUCHILD is Inspired by the NASA Space Apps Challenge
Open Tech Learning Tools
Imaginary Hub Offers Free Coding Courses And Expert-Led Live Classes
Collaborative Smart Education Projects
Huawei and the Government of Rwanda Reach a Milestone
Workforce Upskilling Initiatives
Grow with Google Provides Training And Tools For Career Growth
Modular STEM Displays
LEGO Celebrates the Evolution of STEM with an Architectural Set
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
AI-Driven AgeTech Consortiums
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP Seeks to Improve Quality of Life
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Micro-Course Platform Tools
LevenueTech Turns Ideas Into Mobile-First Courses Instantly
Adaptive Learning Tools
Turn Study Materials Into Personalized AI Quizzes Instantly With SyncStudy
Hybrid Educational Toy Designs
Fisher-Price Partners with Big Little Feelings
Inclusive Tech Awards
The Qatar Assistive Technology Center Boasts the Mada Innovation Award
AI Study Assistants
Cogent Helps You Learn Faster With Smart, Personalized Study Tools
Educational STEM Franchise Expansions
Code Ninjas Opened a New Location in Vaughan
Edible Printing Educational Curriculums
This New Primera Curriculum Puts Printing in Focus
Multilingual Learning Platforms
HappRead Helps Users Learn And Practice Over 80 Languages
Smart Note Assistants
LectureNotes AI Summarizes Lectures to Improve Student Note-Taking
Kids Drawing Apps
Kids Coloring Drawing Book App Offers Interactive Learning And Creativity
AI-Driven Intelligent Learning Systems
Think Academy Debuts the Class+ Intelligent Learning System
Focus-Optimized Browsers
Google Chrome Introduces Vertical Tabs and Reading Mode
Technology-Driven Healthy Aging Projects
MEDTEQ+ and AGE-WELL Continue the envisAGE Initiative
Technology-Enabled Educational Initiatives
Huawai Supports Technology-Enabled Open Schools for All
Europe-Focused Global Leader Campaigns
SIT Debuts 'Step into the Map. Every Street Teaches'
Conversational Lecture Platforms
CHALK by FIRSTHABIT Enhances Comprehension with Visual LLM
Educational AI Companions
Mr. Nimi Introduces Safe AI-Driven Learning Companions For Children
AI Teaching Assistants
Streamline Tasks And Monitor Student Progress With Teacher AI’s AI Tools
Microlearning Language Tools
Vocab of the Day Helps You Learn New Words Daily by Push Notification
Interactive Story Platforms
Storytelling App Offers AI-Powered Stories To Engage And Support Kids
Bar-Centric Lecture Events
Sip & Learn Toronto Merges Night Life with Continued Education
Coffee-Focused Education Programs
Klatch Coffee Unveils Its Summer 2025 Educational Programming
AI Study Platforms
Adobe Acrobat Launches Student Spaces with AI Tutoring and Collaboration
Insightful Short-Form Talk Apps
TED Shorts Allow for Short, Snappy Snippets of Popular Talks
Kid-Focused Language Arts Curriculums
McGraw Hill Recently Introduced Emerge!
AI Infrastructure Monitoring Tools
Transit Tech Lab Announces Its Cohort Including Cyvl & Delph
Cybersafety-Focused Resource Libraries
The Worst Children’s Library Highlights Harmful Content
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Telemetric Narrative EdTech
Nimori Tales Tracks Effort-Based Behavior to Power AI Storytelling
Personalized Learning Assistants
Skilldesk Builds Deep, AI-Curated Courses for Students and More
Interactive Learning Games
FamilyFunHub Makes Learning Engaging With Free Educational Games
Media Literacy Programs
YouTube x Institute for Strategic Dialogue Launched 'Be Internet Citizens'
Personalized Learning Assistants
HyggeX Delivers AI-Powered, Adaptive Learning for Every Student
Cognitive Learning Tools
Brain Newsletter Delivers Weekly Cognitive Improvement Ideas
Educational Running-Focused Activations
The Running Event Opens a Call for Education Sessions
Personalized Children’s Stories
Taleored Generates Unique, Daily Customized Stories for Children
Assistive Technology Awareness Campaigns
Texas is Committed to Inclusive Technology
Hip Classroom-Ready Backpacks
The Kipling Back-to-School 2025 Collection is Expansive
Education Architecture Expansions
Rainbow International School Extends with Nature Spatial Design
Music-Driven Coding Lessons
Amazon Launches the Inclusive Your Voice is Power Program
Drum Learning Apps
Beatlii: Drum Lessons Makes Learning Drums Accessible And Progress-Driven
Skill Development-Focused Grants
The Home Depot Foundation Debuts Path to Pro Education Grants
Educational Story Tools
Social Story Templates Create Personalized Stories For SEN Children
Shape-Shifting Classroom Chairs
The Eduba System Lets Students Reconfigure Their Learning Space
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Health Club Education Partnerships
Inspire360 Has Announced a Partnership with TRX
Women-Focused Tech Hiring Drives
HCLTech Presents the 'Women in Tech' Hiring Drive 2025
Youth Sport Programming Schedules
TAC Sports' Planned Activities Run from September to December
Inclusive Tech Brand-Initiated Programs
Samsung Places Great Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion
Curated Film Selections
The Planet Classroom Network Debuts Nine Short Films in October
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Gen Z-Focused Tech Initiatives
SJTU Welcomed Gen Z Students as Part to Discuss Tech
Library-Bound Micro-Learning Apps
Library Ideas Has Partnered with Blinkist to Enhance Access
Web Development Resources
Learn The Web Provides Guides, Tutorials, and Tools for Learning
Vocabulary Learning Apps
LEV Delivers Daily Word Overlays With Smart Multilingual Reminders
Educational Coding Platforms
CodeVenture Makes Learning To Code Fun And Accessible For Kids
Redesigned Curricular Initiatives
American Public University System Emphasizes Modern-Day Skills
AI Storytelling Platforms
DearBook Creates Personalized Children's Storybooks Powered by AI
Interactive Learning Quizzes
Online Quiz Helps Class 2 Students Reinforce Skills & Track Progress
Vocabulary Learning Apps
Vocab Whiz Uses AI To Build Vocabulary With Quizzes And Insights
Personalized Learning Engines
TailoredRead Delivers AI Books Based on Your Learning Goals
Interactive Learning Platforms
KillerStudy Enhances Learning With Notes, Flashcards, And Analytics
Classroom Management Toolboxes
Teacher Kit Offers Timers, Music, And Group Tools For Educators
Learning Discovery Apps
Kinder Turns Swipe-Based Play Into Interactive Learning Experiences
Study Optimization Tools
Better Student Turns Class Content Into Summaries And Notes
Study Performance Tracking
TracAI Helps Students Track Study Time, Habits, And Academic Progress
Education Workflow Automation
Edumatic Automates Education Workflows Without Increasing Headcount
Technology Resource Hubs
Techy War Provides Tutorials, Reviews, And Insights On Technology
Career Education Labs
The Ontario Career Lab Targets High School Students Across the Province
Intelligent Reading Companions
BookRead Enhances Reading Focus, Retention, And Engagement With AI
Student Activity Finders
Extracurriculars Helps High Schoolers Discover AI-Powered Activities
Knowledge Exploration Apps
Rabbit Hole Enables Endless Learning And Discovery Across Topics Daily
Early Literacy Tools
Letter Leap Is an Alphabet Learning App for Kids Under Age Five
Children’s Story Platforms
TheKidsStory.com Offers Engaging Stories & Educational Content For Kids
Educational Charity Initiatives
BOE Technology Group Concludes Its 'Light the Way Forward' Event
Media Tracking Tools
Media & Learning Tracker Organizes Books, Courses, And Podcasts
Learning Quiz Tools
Cool Test Turns Study Material to Interactive Quizzes With Instant Generation
Engaging Learning Platforms
Learn Smart and Have Fun with FunButSmart’s Interactive Platform
Citywide Digital Literacy Programs
Emerge and Rise Caters to Small Business Owners