# Technologized Ecology Instead of heading outdoors, kids adapt to manufactured versions of nature. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published May 26, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/technologized-ecology ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Technologized Ecology trend? **Technologized Ecology:** North American kids are spending less time outside than ever before, which has diminished topics like ecology and science. As such, toys and innovations that foster indoor learning about the Earth are speaking to children on a familiar level and augmenting education to be more individualistic than in years passed. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 29, 2013 to Sep 16, 2014 - Published: May 26, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Technologized Ecology trend ### Indoor Education Innovative indoor education that augments classroom learning. ### Eco-Friendly Products Sustainable and creative use of recycled materials for a better environment. ### Edutainment Apps Interactive mobile applications targeting kids for a fun learning experience. ## What the Technologized Ecology trend means for industry ### For Education There is an opportunity to use indoor learning aids along with classroom education, raising children's interests in science. ### For Sustainability Entrepreneurs can create eco-friendly products to reduce plastic waste and promote a sustainable environment. ### For Entertainment Innovative ways to fuse technology with education to create engaging edutainment applications that can be enjoyed by both adults and children alike. ## Trend signals for Technologized Ecology Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 65%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 65% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Technologized Ecology trend 5 featured examples from Nov 29, 2013 to Sep 16, 2014. - [Plastic Bottle Vegetable Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petomato-planter): The Petomato Planter is Organic, Educational and Eco-Friendly (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for companies to develop and market more sustainable and environmentally friendly gardening products. - [Educational Anatomy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomy-app): The Humanatomy Health App Helps to Teach Children About the Body (Category: Social Good) Implication: Expanding the use of technology in education to provide innovative learning experiences through interactive apps. - [Educational Illuminated Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-lights-globe): The City Lights Globe is a Great Redesign of the Traditional Globe (Category: Tech) Implication: The educational industry has an opportunity to utilize smart globes as an interactive learning tool for students. - [Kid-Friendly Ecology Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-kids-app): Tinybop's Second Educational Kids' App Centers Around Plants & Animals (Category: Eco) Implication: EdTech companies can take advantage of the trend towards interactive and slow-playing educational apps. - [Anatomical Animal Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-models): 4D Vision Has Created Educational Anatomical Models of Various Animals (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Educational institutions can use anatomical models as a teaching tool to help students better understand biology and anatomy. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Mini Clog Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cars-x-crocs-blind-box) - [Thoughtfully Designed Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacier-lunchbox) - [Larger-Format Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanoodle-party) - [Historical Character Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-american-girl) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)