# Student Networking 2.0 Students turn to educational networking platforms to connect. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 5, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/socialized-learning ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Student Networking 2.0 trend? **Student Networking 2.0:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 16, 2014 to Mar 12, 2015 - Published: May 5, 2015 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Student Networking 2.0 trend ### Online and Collaborative Learning Tools There's an opportunity to develop online and collaborative learning tools to cater to various learning styles and preferences. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Student Networking 2.0 trend means for industry ### For Education Technology Edtech startups have an opportunity to innovate in the areas of online and collaborative learning tools, and peer-to-peer educational platforms. ### For 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. ### For Social Media Social media platforms can create campus-specific social networks that merge the exclusivity of a university with the connectivity of social media. ## Workshop question How is your brand adapting to the shifting norms of socialization? ## Trend signals for Student Networking 2.0 Trend score 3.4 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 35%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 35% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Student Networking 2.0 trend 4 featured examples from Sep 16, 2014 to Mar 12, 2015. - [Collaborative Learning Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studyblue): StudyBlue Provides a Different Approach Towards Studies (Category: Tech) Implication: StudyBlue disrupts traditional learning methods and offers a new approach to studying and collaboration for students in K-12 and higher education. - [Online Educational Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-grades): OneClass is a Startup Focused on Getting Students Better Grades (Category: Business) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative educational technology solutions that enhance learning outcomes for students. - [Classroom Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-chat): The Class Chat App Helps Students Keep in Touch with Other Classmates (Category: Tech) Implication: EdTech companies can create and market chat apps that provide students with an enhanced learning experience and foster a sense of community among classmates. - [Exclusive Campus Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speakiesy-app): The College-Only Speakiesy App Can Be Used at SXSW 2015 (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating specialized social networks for specific communities or educational institutions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)