For many adults, the formal education system leaves way too many gaps in its curriculum for it to be granted complete control when educating kids. Thus, education trends in 2013 reflect a wave of parents, toy companies and websites taking matters into their own hands and offering alternative education. This means everything from language sensitivity-training sites to zombie survival colleges.
Back at formal schooling environments, education trends skewed more toward building a sense of community and encouraging inclusive play. Many anti-bullying efforts, such as the teen bullying awareness tees and anti-homophobic language campaigns, showed that when it comes to school, education is not the only thing to be concerned with.
The education industry is growing as quickly as its students do. Keep up with the trends by checking out our Education Trend Report.
Top 100 Education Trends in 2013
From Preschooler Programmer Toys to Crowdsourced Homework Help:
Armida Ascano — Jan 31, 2014 — Social Good
98
Extreme Insect Close-Ups
Explore the Beauty of Insects with Colin Hutton's Macro Bug Photography
97
Gender-Switched Pregnancy Ads
Thses Ads for the City of Chicago Show Impregnated Teenage Boys
96
Inflatable Concert Halls
The Arc Nova is a Mobile Inflatable Venue Which Will be Used for Music
95
Endangered Sugar Skull Animals
These Endangered Species are Designed Like Day of the Dead Skulls
94
Viral Tattoo Activism
Kelly Davidson's Chest Tattoo Makes the Fight Against Breast Cancer Go Viral
93
Obscure Neck Fashion Tutorials
Alex Krasny Teaches the World Interesting Tie Knot Styles
92
City-Based Survival Kits
Ryan Romanes' 'Urban Survival Kit' Teaches Kids How to Live in a City
91
Petite Pop-up Libraries
This Tiny Reading Station is Only Big Enough for One
90
Corrupted Child Awareness Ads
Unicef Portrays that a Child Who Learns is an Adult Who Teaches
89
Successful Behavioral Charts
RODA Marketing's Success Infographic Displays Winning Behaviors
88
Heroic Perspective-Shifted Photography
M.A.F.I.A. Explores What a Poor Batman Would Look Like
87
Social Flatulence Health Ads
This Canadian Anti-Smoking Ad Points Out Hypocrisy in Social Smoking
86
Arts Degree Infographics
This Chart Exhibits Positive Views on Liberal Arts Degree Career Paths
85
Worldwide Weight Group Graphs
Visually's BMI Chart Calculator Compares Weights Across the World
84
Stereotype-Breaking Social Media Accounts
The Everyday Africa Instagram is Educational and Honest
83
Packaged Ocean Trash Campaigns
The 'Catch of the Day' Campaign Displays Debris Like Food
82
Preschooler Programming Toys
The Primo Play Set Teaches Coding Before Reading
81
Self-Conscious Billboard Ads
The Dove 'Girl Outdoor' Ad Has a Girl Hiding Using the Ad Itself
80
Trolling Psychology Infographics
Explore Internet Psychology with this Eye-Opening Infographic
79
Excessive Texting Infographics
The Chart Discusses Negative Affects of Techspeak for Youth
78
Book-Filled Benches
The Little Free Library Offers Free Libraries on the Streets
77
Anatomical Accident Ads
Driving Awareness Spain's Print Ads Have Microscopic Cars Crashing Fatally
76
Digital Subway Libraries
New York Commuters Tap into the Digital Subway Library for Free Reads
75
Literal Typefaced Advertising
The SVA Take it On Campaign Employs an In-Your-Face Visual Strategy
74
Crafty Anatomy Collages
The Anatomy Box Cleverly Explains the Human Body to Kids
73
Disturbing Animal Photographs
Perttu Saksa Brings Our Attention to Street-Performing Monkeys
72
Crime-Preventing Design Tactics
Design Out Crime is a Project Created to Promote Anti-Crime Design
71
Alcoholic Academic-Wear
This Graduation Cap Flask Incorporates a Bladder for Your Choice Beverage
70
Innovative Intuitive Projectors
Optoma ML Transfers Presentations Without Additional Tech Support
69
Obesity Opposing Soda Ads
This Coca-Cola Obesity Ad Outlines Its Health Conscious Adjustments
68
Perfecting Resume Guides
This Infographic Gives Great Tips for Crafting the Perfect Resume
67
Crowdsourced Homework Help Apps
Slader Makes Doing Homework Easier With a Little Help From Friends
66
Extremely Confined Abode Portraits
These Cramped Apartments Were Taken to Expose a Housing Crisis
65
Festive Ugandan Charity Ornaments
Children of Hope Uganda Supports Over 600 Children
64
Deceptive Corner-Bending Ads
AMMAR's 'Corner' Campaign Changes Perceptions About Prostitutes
63
Rockstar Coloring Books
This Heavy Metal Activity Book Lets You Rock Out While Coloring
62
Toxic Food-Revealing Infographics
The 'Farm to Fork' Infographic Shows How Poison Gets in Our Food
61
Dangerous Drinking Practices
This Infographic Looks at the Health Effects of Binge Drinking
60
Terrifying Online Tracking Infographics
This Chart Reminds Us That All Online Activity is Tracked
59
Heroic-Inspired Educational Charts
Kaycie D Transforms the Periodic Table of Elements into Heroes
58
Mean Girls-Inspired Campaigns
You Can Share Breast Cancer Awareness by Wearing This Shirt
57
Female Space-Encroaching Photos
This Tumblr Page Shines a Spotlight on Men Taking Up Space
56
Alarming Temperature Visualizations
This Chilling NASA Clip Shows 130 Years of Climate Change
55
Allusive Magazine Advertising
The Economist Hot Potato Truck Offers Food for Thought
54
Bird-Infested Organ Ads
A Campaign Against Histoplasmosis has Birds Nesting on Organ Branches
53
Workplace Enhancement Guides
This Infographic by Nowsourcing Ecourages a Better Corporate Culture
52
Playful War Scenario Captures
Artist Slinkachu Gives a Voice to Helpless Children
51
Photoshoot-Focused Driving Campaigns
Vogue and Toyota's 'Arrive in Style' Lets Teens Steer
50
Animal-Saving Sewing Kits
Mirim Seo’s Saving Endangered Wildlife Sewing Kit is Educational
49
Uplifting Impoverished Photography
Photographer Steve McCurry Captures Homes Worldwide
48
Educational Eyewear Infographics
This Chart Points Out 30 Uses for Google Glass in the Classroom
47
Encouraging Toy Soaps
This Cleverly Created Toy Soap Will Help Children Want to Wash Their Hands
46
Edible Sashimi Stickers
These Edible QR Codes for Sushi are Ethical and Fun
45
Red Meat Infographics
This Chart Breaks Down Everything You Need to Know About Beef
44
Suave Dating Tip Infographics
GroomU Gives Essential Advice on Dating for Gentlemen
43
Social Media Warning Infographics
This Image Shares What You Need to Know About Facebook Privacy
42
Inspirational Myth-Breaking Comics
'Something Terrible by Dean Trippe is a Powerful Story
41
Teen Bullying Awareness Tees
Bluenotes Unveils its 2013 Limited Edition Tee for Kids Help Phone
40
Anti-Homophobic Language Campaigns
Stonewall UK Are Targeting Schools with its New Campaign
39
Dee Poku, Founder of the WIE Network (INTERVIEW)
Women, Inspiration & Enterprise
38
World-Uniting Internet Objectives
Internet.org and Facebook Want to Make the Internet Worldwide
37
Beneficiary Reading Stats
This CBC Books Infographic Displays the Many Benefits of Reading
36
Celeb Grammar Cops
Red Balloon Helps School Children Correct Errors in Celebrity Tweets
35
Insect-Accommodating Abodes
The University at Buffalo's Skyscraper for Bees is a Towering Hive
34
Determining Career Path Charts
This 'Before Choosing a College or Career' Guide is Insightful
33
Cloaked Hearing Test Campaigns
This Fake Eye Exam is Actually a Hearing Test in Disguise
32
Playful Programmable Bots
Play-i Robots Merge Toys and Technology for Invaluable Means of Learning
31
Autism Assisting Robots
The NAO Robot Helps to Teach Children with Autism
30
Mail-Able Book Barters
Mailbooks for Good Encourages People to Share Their Old Books
29
Zombie Survival Colleges
Get the Right Apocalypse Training at the University of California
28
Educational Confession Blogs
The Korean Students Speak Tumblr is an Outlet for Self-Expression
27
Cancer Awareness Infographics
The 'Know Your Nuts' Infographic is a FAQ for Testicular Cancer
26
Atrocious Illiteracy Infographics
The Reasons & Consequences of America's Illiteracy
25
Environment-Focused Design Apps
The 'Making' App Analyzes Your Material's Environmental Impact
24
Chalkboard-Infused Tables
The Iko Children's Desk is Perfect for Collaboration
23
Scientific Superhero Courses
The Science of Batman is Now Being Taught at University of Victoria
22
Philanthropic Crisis Infographics
This Social Work Infographic Offers a Detailed History
21
Complementive Food Charts
Wine Folly Provides Us with This Handy Wine Pairing Chart
20
Foldable Mental Illness Posters
Andrew Lu's Monamine Hypothesis Isolates Different Disorders
19
Depression Awareness Campaigns
GLAMOUR's 'Hey It's OK' Campaign Raises Awareness About Depression
18
Provocative Violated Mannequins
Vivienne Westwood’s Fashion Mannequins Tackle Domestic Abuse
17
Childhood Autism Simulators
'Auti-Sim' Shows Users the World Through the Eyes of Hypersensitivity
16
Eco Glass Recycling Graphics
This Infographic Shows the Benefits of Recycling Glass Containers
15
Subscription Science Experiment Services
The 'genius.box' Service Delivers Monthly Experiments
14
Kid-Friendly Crowdfunding Platforms
'Piggybackr' Teaches Youth the Power of Crowdfunding
13
Fecal Smoking Campaigns
The Ugly Truth Campaign Connects Pet Feces to Smoking
12
Alphabetic Superhero Charts
This Phonetic Alphabet by weelittlestiches Uses the Help of Superheros
11
Parent-Assisting Technology Guides
Quib.ly is a Q&A Site Updates Parents on Emerging Technologies
10
Exploratory Infographic Charts
This Infographic Explores Various Kinds of Info Charts
9
Disorder-Awareness Depictions
Daniel Stolle’s Images Attempt to Bring Depression Awareness
8
Cautionary Identity Theft Charts
This Infographic Has Great Advice on How to Avoid Getting Hacked
7
Auto Upkeep Recommendation Charts
This Infographic Details the Importance of Car Maintenance
6
African-Inspired Laptop Cases
The ‘Mwanzo’ Burlap Laptop Case Promotes Locally Produce
5
Anti-Internet Assault Activism
This Cyber Bullying Campaign Illustrates the Problem Literally
4
Urine Color Awareness Charts
The Know Your Pee Guide by Raj Kamal Will Diagnose Your Urine Health
3
Visionary Floating Schools
Kunle Adeyemi is Building Floating School in a Water-Logged Slum
2
Athletic-Themed Acadamies
The UNO Elementary School Soccer Academy Maintains High Attendance Rate
1
Immersive Educational Anatomy Exhibits
The University of BC is Responsible for This Giant Colon
Related Ideas
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets
The Conceptual 'Edi' Mixed Reality Headset is Safety-Focused
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
AI-Powered Language Learning Platforms
The 'Kendasi' Platform Offers a Natural Learning Experience
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Personalized Learning Desks
D2L Launched a Unique and Adaptable School Desk
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
Virtual Reality Education Products
Meta is Launching a New Quest Product to Enhance Classrooms
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
AI-Powered Learning Features
Quizlet's AI-Powered Tools Transform Student Learning
Cybersecurity Education Platforms
Cyberplace Helps People Understand the New Tech Landscape
AI-Powered Language Apps
Praktika.AI Helps Teach Languages with Customizable Avatars
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Science-Backed Literacy Games
Kangaroo Cravings is a Learn-to-Read Game Based on Brain Science
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Financial Coloring Books
Chime Boasts Activities for Financial Progress Month
AI-Powered Course Creation
EverLearns Uses AI to Create Any Course in 5 Minutes
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
AI-Powered Employee Training Services
VirtualSpeech Blends Generative AI with VR for Training
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
AI-Detecting Student Softwares
Turnitin Originality Investigates the Authenticity of Student Works
Immersive EdTech Platforms
Discovery Education's Sandbox AR Platform Surpassed 1 Million Downloads
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Personalized Video Course Generators
Studia AI Creates Tailored Courses With a Single Prompt
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
AI Academic Organization Tools
Storyline Smith Streamlines Study Notes Using AI Technology
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Anti-Bullying Toy Store Campaigns
Toys “R” Us Joins WITS Programs Foundation for Pink Shirt Day
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Digital Architecture Libraries
My ArchiSchool is Launching a New Resource in Summer 2023
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Child-Friendly Adaptive Storytelling
Zora Learning Teaches Kids to Read in More Engaging Ways
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Personalized AI Learning Tools
From Interactive Quizzes to AI Summaries, Earnie is a Learning Tool
Floating-Style Classroom Designs
Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group Completes the Bloomberg Center
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
AI Homework Helpers
AssignmentGPT Streamlines Tasks to Assist with Any Subject
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
AI-Professor Coding Courses
Harvard University Unveils the New CS50 Course Run by AI
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
AI Homework Support
My AI Homework Helper Provides Expert Guidance and Homework Support
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Esports BTEC Programs
VLUK Partners with Belong Gaming Arenas for an Esports BTEC Program
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Educational Charity Campaigns
'Learning Palooza' Empowers Communities through Education, Action
Child Protection Partnerships
Balenciaga Announces Work with the National Children's Alliance
Educational Esports BTEC Programs
Minerva's Virtual Academy Launches an Esports BTEC Qualification
Vocational Education Advocacy Campaigns
Kagiso Trust and Sasol Foundation Launch a New Initiative
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
AI-Powered Educational Suites
Canva Debuts the 'Classroom Magic' Tool for Busy Educators
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Open-Source AI Tutors
Evelyn Provides Educators with Versatile Tools to Engage Students
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
AI Testing Tutors
Everlyn AI Offers 24/7 Tutors to Teach, test, and Help Students
Utilitarian Student-Friendly Bags
Vismiintrend Offers a range of School Bags for Students
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Music App Learning Courses
Spotify Courses Will Offer Video Based Learning Based on 4 Categories
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
Child-Friendly AI Tutors
GPTKids is a Homework Helper That Supports Kids and Their Parents
Student Support AI Tools
Student AI Helps Students Study Smarter
In-App Educational Video Courses
Spotify Rolls Out Educational Videos in the UK Market
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Vocabulary Trainer Applications
TurboTerms Streamlines the Process of Studying Vocabulary
AI-Specific Education Courses
Udacity Launches a New Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree Program
Omni-Education Learning Apps
The 'Bytesized' App Offers Quick Educational Lessons Anytime
AI Boomer Mentor Programs
Eldera is Connecting Baby Boomers with Kids Who Need Mentors
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Real-Time Reading Practice Tools
Google's Practice Badge Helps Kids with Pronunciation
Educator Resource Sharing Platforms
Elemedu Offers a Community For Elementary Teachers
Teacher-Supporting Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Aims to Support Teachers
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Complementary Financial Literacy Courses
Walmart & Khan Academy Offer Free, World-Class Education
Educational Esports Platforms
ESIC Unveils the Esports Integrity Education Platform and Tutorial
Monetized Educational Series
TikTok Series is a New Way for Creators to Share Premium Content
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Tech-Based Educational Devices
Meta Launches a New Education Device for Teachers
Immersive Language-Learning Tools
PrettyPolly Immerses Speakers in Language on Day One
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Esports Wellness Courses
Entain Foundation U.S. Introduces a New Esports Mental Wellness Campaign
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite
Interactive Online Learning Platforms
LabEx Uses AI and Powerful Learning Models to Drive Results