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Top 90 Education Trends in 2017

From Language-Teaching Robots to Augmented Reality Globes

— January 27, 2018 — Social Good
These 2017 education trends range from comprehensive, language-teaching robots to augmented reality globes that help children learn geography in a more participatory and interactive way.

When it comes to innovative classroom tools, standouts include the Intelligent Learning Assistant, an IBM Watson-powered robot that works as a connected teacher's helper. The device does so by monitoring students' progress, as well as customizing lesson plans and assignments.

When examining the year's adult education trends, notable examples include 'Moms Can: Code,' a Pennsylvania-based initiative that helps support mothers seeking to develop new tech skills. Teaching its members to code, the venture is a promising resource for those looking to switch to a different career direction or to re-enter the work force with newfound knowledge.

Other 2017 education trends to note include socially conscious and skill-based extracurricular programs for children. Examples like Little Chef's Cooking Event introduce children to simple recipes while promoting healthy eating habits in the process. Similarly, Austin's 'Thinkery' community center replaces a traditional activity calendar with science-inspired events that are hosted inside its Innovation Lab.

Find out where the future of education is headed by referencing Trend Hunter's 2018 trend report .
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
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Equitable Journalism Courses
Equitable Journalism Courses
'New Architecture Writers' Offers Writing Courses for Minorities
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89
Surreal Higher Education Campaigns
Surreal Higher Education Campaigns
This Australian University's Ad Shows the Power of Teamwork
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88
Diverse Tech Fellowships
Diverse Tech Fellowships
Code2040's Fellows Program for Latinx and Black Students is Now in NYC
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87
Family-Oriented University Campaigns
Family-Oriented University Campaigns
This University of Phoenix Student Ad Considers Its Alumni
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86
Educational Wordsearch Bots
Educational Wordsearch Bots
IssyBot Helps Young Kids With Reading, Spelling, and Typing Skills
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85
Streamlined School Selection Apps
Streamlined School Selection Apps
This App Helps Disadvantaged New Yorkers Identify School Options
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84
Printed Museum Artifacts
Printed Museum Artifacts
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is Sharing Free Printed Artifacts
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83
Groundwater Geology Websites
Groundwater Geology Websites
This Website Helps Measure Decline Of Groundwater Levels In Houston
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82
Guitar-Powered Blenders
Guitar-Powered Blenders
The Big Bang Fair Created a Fun Sound Energy Experiment to Engage Kids
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81
Saturated University Promotions
Saturated University Promotions
Deakin University's Think Young Ad Encourages Innovative Thinking
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80
Inspirational Science Events
Inspirational Science Events
Inspirefest Family Fringe Taught Kids About the Potential of Sciences
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79
Rapper-Led Career Workshops
Rapper-Led Career Workshops
Big Sean's 'Mogul Prep' Initiative Aims to Decrease Unemployment Rates
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78
Streamlined Supplies Sites
Streamlined Supplies Sites
TeacherLists Makes It Easy to Get Ready for the Back-to-School Season
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77
Child-Mourning Communities
Child-Mourning Communities
'The Compassionate Friends' Emotionally Supports Families
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76
Patience-Encouraging Autism PSAs
Patience-Encouraging Autism PSAs
This Short Video Shows How Overwhelming Some Interactions Can Be
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75
Kid-Taught Science Lessons
Kid-Taught Science Lessons
'Tornado in a Jar' is from the Oliver's Science Lab YouTube Series
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74
Spooky Family-Friendly Activities
Spooky Family-Friendly Activities
'Beyond the Grave' Teaches About Those Underfoot at Westminster
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73
Film-Inspired STEM Programs
Film-Inspired STEM Programs
'Hidden Figures' Inspired #HiddenNoMore to Promote STEM Diversity
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72
Virtual Reality Storytelling Films
Virtual Reality Storytelling Films
'Define American' Uses VR to Connect Guests to Social Movements
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71
Product Dev Course Kits
Product Dev Course Kits
The Paisley Labs Agency in a Box Helps You Learn Product Development
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70
Gallant Knight Schools
Gallant Knight Schools
Westminster Abbey's 'Medieval Mayhem' Takes Kids Through Knight School
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69
Classroom-Connecting Video Chats
Classroom-Connecting Video Chats
KIND's 'Empatico' Connects Classrooms from Around the World
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68
Revision-Focused Student Software
Revision-Focused Student Software
The Startup Offers Productivity-Enhancing Online Course Software
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67
Caffeinated College Courses
Caffeinated College Courses
'The Design of Coffee' is a Chemical Engineering Course at UC Davis
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66
Rugged Educational Cases
Rugged Educational Cases
The KioKit Digital Learning Box From BRCK Education is for Kenyan Schools
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65
AR Lunar Models
AR Lunar Models
AstroReality's 3D-Printed Moon Model Comes Alive with Augmented Reality
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64
Ghanaian E-Learning Platforms
Ghanaian E-Learning Platforms
The Ghanaian Web Platform eCampus Educates Students Online
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63
Children's Reading Festivals
Children's Reading Festivals
The WordPlay Reading Festival for Kids Encourage Childhood Literacy
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62
Mixed Reality Teaching Platforms
Mixed Reality Teaching Platforms
Microsoft's 'View Mixed Reality' Can Help Contextualize Lessons
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61
Math-Centric Board Games
Math-Centric Board Games
The 'Race to Infinity' Game Helps Children Fall in Love with Mathematics
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60
Skill Development Platforms
Skill Development Platforms
Forge Offers Mentorship and Learning for Teams With an Online Network
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59
Shipwreck VR Simulators
Shipwreck VR Simulators
'Titanic VR' Brings the Sunken Titanic to Life for Immersive Education
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58
Emergency Temporary Schools
Emergency Temporary Schools
Portakabin Built a School for Those Near Grenfell Tower
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57
Dyslexic Captcha Campaigns
Dyslexic Captcha Campaigns
Jaslok Hospital's Dyslexia Awareness Campaign Used Internet Captchas
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56
Youth Farming Programs
Youth Farming Programs
BK Farmyards is a Partnership with a High School in Brooklyn
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55
Fantasy Linguistics Courses
Fantasy Linguistics Courses
'The Linguistics of Game of Thrones' is a New Course at UC Berkeley
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54
Knowledge Retention Notebooks
Knowledge Retention Notebooks
Zipnote Makes It Easier for Students to Remember New Information
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53
Minimalist Tech Jargon Glossaries
Minimalist Tech Jargon Glossaries
The Sideways Dictionary Uses Analogies to Define Technical Terms
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52
Teen-Focused Journal Designs
Teen-Focused Journal Designs
The NOSO Journal Helps Teens Unplug, Plan and Set Personal Goals
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51
Organizational Parent Platforms
Organizational Parent Platforms
'SignUpGenius' is an Online Tool to Help Parents Stay Organized
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50
Gaelic-Speaking Pop Ups
Gaelic-Speaking Pop Ups
Informal Irish Language-Encouraging Events are Occurring Internationally
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49
Animated Storytelling Courses
Animated Storytelling Courses
'Pixar In A Box' is a Storytelling Course Available on Khan Academy
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48
Autistic Adult Coding Classes
Autistic Adult Coding Classes
'Coding Autism' Teaches Programming to Adults with Autism
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47
Virtual Medical Patient Experiences
Virtual Medical Patient Experiences
SimforHealth Will Debut Its Doctor-Training VR at CES 2017
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46
Exotic Caterpillar Videos
Exotic Caterpillar Videos
The Caterpillar Lab's Videos Show the Insect's Tremendous Diversity
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45
Subway Radio Initiatives
Subway Radio Initiatives
Kemet Radio is Producing Education Radio Programming for Cairo Commuters
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44
IoT Starter Sets
IoT Starter Sets
Acer's CloudProfessor Empowers Young Innovators in the Internet of Things Era
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43
Linguistic Heritage Apps
Linguistic Heritage Apps
The Nubi Language App Seeks to Protect Ancient Egyptian Heritage
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42
Online Language-Learning Platforms
Online Language-Learning Platforms
LingQ Lets You Learn Languages Online With Digital Content
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41
Cohesive College Ads
Cohesive College Ads
Algonquin College's Campaign Promotes Its Dedication to Personalized Learning
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40
Self-Driving Educational Endeavors
Self-Driving Educational Endeavors
Waymo Created an Awareness-Raising Self-Driving Campaign
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39
Agriculture-Themed Children's Events
Agriculture-Themed Children's Events
This Initiative Teaches Children About Farming & Agriculture
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38
Educational Eco Players
Educational Eco Players
This Poverty-Fighting Program Uses a Solar MP3 Player to Help Poor Women
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37
Professional Workshop Marketplaces
Professional Workshop Marketplaces
Startup ClassCode Helps You Find Short Tech Classes Online
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36
Foraging-Focused Food Apps
Foraging-Focused Food Apps
The Vild Mad App Teaches You to Forage For Wild Foods
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35
Career-Focused Tech Platforms
Career-Focused Tech Platforms
Steve Wozniak is Launching an Education Platform Called 'Woz U'
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34
Emotive Scientist Robots
Emotive Scientist Robots
'Professor Einstein' is a Miniature Robot Modeled After Albert Einstein
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33
Impatient Language-Learning Apps
Impatient Language-Learning Apps
WaitSuite Teaches Users New Languages During Loading Screens
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32
Drag Queen Storytelling Sessions
Drag Queen Storytelling Sessions
Toronto's Library is Hosting Drag Queen Storytime Events for Kids
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31
Empowering Fairy Tales
Empowering Fairy Tales
Rebel Girls 2 Features More Inspirational Female Figures
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30
Childhood Innovation Labs
Childhood Innovation Labs
Austin's 'Thinkery' Offers Teaches Kids to Ask Why and How
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29
School-Supporting Toothpastes
School-Supporting Toothpastes
The WITH MY Natural Vegan Toothpaste is Free of Chemicals
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28
Prestigious Free Photography Courses
Prestigious Free Photography Courses
Harvard's Photography Course is Available Online
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27
Maternal Coding Communities
Maternal Coding Communities
This Online Community for Moms Focuses on Learning How to Code
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26
Revisionary Writing Tools
Revisionary Writing Tools
Startup Speare Makes the Editing and Writing Experience More Efficient
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25
Video Chat Learning Platforms
Video Chat Learning Platforms
Interactive Video Chat Startup HowNow Connects Students and Teachers
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24
DIY Biodesign Kits
DIY Biodesign Kits
The Bixels Bio-Pixel Display and DNA Computer Lets You Experiment with DNA
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23
Kid-Friendly Cooking Workshops
Kid-Friendly Cooking Workshops
The Little Chef's Cooking Event Teaches Kids About Proper Nutrition
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22
Braille Learning Kits
Braille Learning Kits
'The Read Read' Teaches Blind People to Read Braille Without an Instructor
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21
Web Development Platforms
Web Development Platforms
New Venture uiplease Helps You to Learn How to Code UI Animation
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20
Prejudice Awareness Apps
Prejudice Awareness Apps
This App Helps Discourage Stereotyping Using Smartphone-Based Interaction
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19
Virtual Driving Lessons
Virtual Driving Lessons
Aceable Uses VR to Reduce Car-Related Deaths
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18
Augmented Reality Surgery Training
Augmented Reality Surgery Training
Touch Surgery's Scientifically Accurate Training is at CES 2017
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17
Augmented Reality Globes
Augmented Reality Globes
'Orboot' is a Map Globe That Teaches Kids About Countries and Cultures
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16
Astronaut Simulation Apps
Astronaut Simulation Apps
NASA 'Science Investigations: Plant Growth' Teaches Crop Growth in Space
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15
Interactive Zoo Apps
Interactive Zoo Apps
The Pittsburgh Zoo's App Combines Selfie Revelry With An Educational Message
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14
Robotic Teaching Assistants
Robotic Teaching Assistants
This Intelligent Learning Assistant Provides Classroom Support
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13
Cheap Coworking Venues
Cheap Coworking Venues
La Permanence is a €1 Coworking Space in Paris That is Extremely Accessible
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12
Democratic Kindergarten Classes
Democratic Kindergarten Classes
This Preschool in Germany Has Students Vote on Major Decisions
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11
Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks
Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks
Alphabuild Blocks are Unrestricted Magnetic Learning Toys
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10
Augmented Reality Training Manuals
Augmented Reality Training Manuals
ioxp Uses Cognitive AR to Create Instructive Workplace Guides
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9
Public Sunscreen Dispensers
Public Sunscreen Dispensers
Toronto Installed Free Sunscreen Stations in Some of its Parks
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8
Innovation-Focused University Ads
Innovation-Focused University Ads
The University of Victoria's Edge Campaign Considers Its Impact
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7
Secure School Redesigns
Secure School Redesigns
Svigals + Partners New Sandy Hook Elementary Accommodates for Trauma
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6
Language-Teaching Robots
Language-Teaching Robots
The EMYS Interactive Robots Help Your Child Learn a Foreign Language
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5
Female-Funded Investment Firms
Female-Funded Investment Firms
'Female Funders' is a Platform Helping Women Pursue Angel Investing
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4
VR Language-Learning Apps
VR Language-Learning Apps
Mondly Uses Immersion to Teach Users New Languages
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3
Emotional First Aid Kits
Emotional First Aid Kits
Designer Rui Sun Has Created a First Aid Kit for Mental Health Awareness
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2
Self-Cleaning Green Fish Tanks
Self-Cleaning Green Fish Tanks
'Back to the Roots' Water Garden Grows Organic Herbs and Sprouts
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1
Foldable Cardboard Desks
Foldable Cardboard Desks
HaYoung Lee Created This Portable Desk for India's Street Kids
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