# Remote Learning Digital education for adults panders to emerging demographics. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jun 29, 2015 | Category: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/social-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/remote-learning ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Remote Learning trend? **Remote Learning:** Adults looking to gain new certification or simply learn something new have limited options regarding digital education. A new wave of remote learning initiatives that incorporate usability and gamification can be observed as a result. These new online learning systems cater to emerging demographics, such as millennials or Hispanics who are accustomed to mobile use, seeking education. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 10 to Sep 7, 2015 - Published: Jun 29, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Themes within the Remote Learning trend ### Remote Learning Online learning systems that incorporate usability and gamification can cater to emerging demographics such as millennials or Hispanics who are accustomed to mobile use and seeking education. ### Competency-based Training By providing 24/7 access to virtual classrooms and teachers, it is becoming easier to measure a student's learned skills and appeal to alternative learning styles. ### Mobile Learning Apps Educational apps with interactive mini quizzes can offer convenient and accessible methods for people to learn new coding skills on their smartphones. ## What the Remote Learning trend means for industry ### For Online Education Online-only universities and educational apps are disrupting traditional brick-and-mortar schools by providing convenient, flexible, and accessible methods for students to learn. ### For Language Learning Online institutions and apps that offer Spanish instruction and gamified language learning programs are disrupting traditional language schools and creating opportunities for people to learn a new language from home. ### For Wine Education Online video-based programs and tutorials are disrupting traditional wine schools by providing accessible, convenient, and easily digestible wine knowledge to consumers in the digital age. ## Workshop question How could you utilize your brand's website or other digital platforms to educate your customers about your products/services or the history of your brand? ## Trend signals for Remote Learning Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 26%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 26% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Remote Learning trend 5 featured examples from Jun 10 to Sep 7, 2015. - [Spanish Online Colleges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-university): The International Hispanic Online University Offers Spanish Instruction (Category: Social Good) Implication: International online universities represent a significant opportunity for educators to expand their reach beyond geographic and language barriers using remote teaching methods. - [Educational Coding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-app): Lrn Teaches You to Code on Your Smartphone With Interactive Mini Quizzes (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create educational technology tools that support remote learning and mobile education. - [Online Hispanic Universities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utel): UTEL is the First Online-Only University in Mexico (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish online-only universities to cater to students who require flexible study options. - [Free Education Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-app): 'Konnektid' is an Educational App to Help People Learn New Skills (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Konnektid disrupts traditional educational models by creating a peer-to-peer education system that allows for personalized and experiential learning opportunities. - [Online Wine Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learn-about-wine): The WineTutor.tv Allows Users to Learn About Wine in Their Own Homes (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The wine education industry can leverage online platforms to provide convenient and accessible wine education to a wider audience. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Social Good - [Athlete-Partnership Charity Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-bosa) - [Pet Rescue Food Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badlands-ranch) - [Life Jacket Technology Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-jacket-technology) All articles: [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood)