JULY 2018CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6JULY - 31 - 2018EDTECH SPECIALEditorialFrom Passive to Immersive LearningJoe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe PhillipThe EdTech sector is in the midst of major technological developments. Today, with the changing face of innovation-driven teaching modules, the education sector has placed an added impetus to conventional learning methodologies. Coupled with that, the massive technological disruption brought by innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs are making the learning process more collaborative and interactive.While e-learning platforms have instigated transformative education, several other digital breakthroughs are set to revamp the future of EdTech space. The landscape demands learning institutions to be more proactive in using technology, not just in the classroom but also in administrative processes. For instance, student information systems are being upgraded not only to provide comprehensive student records but also to drive better, more insights-based classroom instruction.Alternatively, adaptive learning tools and open educational resources are personalizing and democratizing how students are trained. The future success of adaptive learning is not only in the design of the technology, but in the design of content as well--making it precise and personalized to the learner's needs.With that, smart technologies such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, gamification, and chatbots are constantly setting the pace for the EdTech industry to design more customized programs. Students are utilizing these technologies to fuel their imagination and benefit from an immersive learning experience. Providing a solid foundation for the makeover, these novel technologies are ushering in a new era of collaborative relationship across the entire learning continuum.Thus, a shared vision across the education fraternity is needed to strategize and create results-oriented curriculum and learning methodologies. As enablers at the helm of this transformation, our editorial board has evaluated leading-edge EdTech solution providers that are not only helping digitize the education space, but also evoking a new genre of IT capabilities in education.Let us know your thoughts.Copyright © 2018 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Volume 03 - 32Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com *Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffManaging EditorJoe PhillipGraphics & ArtDeclan ColeAR RamjithEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminJames SmithNaomi DalePooja RaySalesXavier Thomasxavier@cioapplications.comEmailsales@cioapplications.comeditor@cioapplications.commarketing@cioapplications.comContact UsPhone: 510.330.5174Fax: 510.894.8405
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