Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Digital
Empowerment
The educational sphere becomes optimized for digital learning.
3.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Digital Empowerment trend?
Digital Empowerment: Technology has proven its potential to not only break down barriers in the traditional classroom setting, but also transform students into autonomous, self-sufficient creators of their own content. The emphasis on digital literacy in education ultimately indicates how coveted skills are changing, as well as empowers students on an individual level.
Trend themes
Themes within the Digital Empowerment trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Digital Learning Platforms
Edmodo is collaborating with Aguascalientes state in Mexico to enhance the digital learning experience, indicating demand for customized, tech-driven education
02
Digital Literacy Campaigns
Online learning platform Grovo's free Future Edge Digital Literacy Challenge developed in partnership with Capital One highlights the importance of digital litercy as a fundamental for professional success,indicating a need for accessible digital learning resources.
03
Empowering Technology Courses
Government-funded program México Conectado for kids between eight and 13, provides a blend of scientific theory and practice, giving kids ample personal attention, and creating manageable group assignments providing an opportunity for personalized learning.
Industry implications
What the Digital Empowerment trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Education
The education industry is increasingly using technology to enhance the learning experience, creating a need for digital learning platforms, digital literacy campaigns, and targeting students who do not have access to technology in the education landscape.
For
EdTech
EdTech companies are developing digital tools and resources for classrooms offering a more personalized learning experience, where teachers and students have better control over the learning content and user experience.
For
Education Policy
Technology offers the potential to democratize access to education and improve learning outcomes, leading to policy changes that incorporate digital literacy and technology education for students of all ages.
Workshop question
How can you utilize digital technology to not only educate consumers but also empower them as well?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Digital Empowerment
Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 50%, activity 35%, freshness 8%.
Popularity50%
Activity35%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Digital Empowerment trend
4 featured examples from Jun 26, 2015CategorySocial Good
Empowering Technology Courses
'Mexico Conectado' is a Free Educational Program for Kids
The México Conectado program showcases the future of education by integrating technology and gamification into traditional learning methods.
CategoryLife-Stages
Digital Literacy Campaigns
Grovo and Capital One Help to Hone Skills for the Digital World
Digital literacy campaigns have the potential to disrupt traditional classroom education and offer accessible, cost-effective technology-focused education opportunities for all.
CategoryTech
Digital Learning Platforms
Aguascalientes Embraces Edmodo for Primary & Secondary Schools
Edtech companies should focus on developing personalized interactive education technologies that adapt to school and student needs.
CategoryLife-Stages
Classroom Connectivity Kits
The 'Aula Movil' Portable Classroom Kit Promotes Digital Learning
The Education Technology industry can further promote digital learning by developing more comprehensive and affordable classroom connectivity kits for schools and educators.
