- "Educational technology is the combined use of computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice to facilitate learning."
Mobile and desktop applications designed specifically for educational purposes.
Pedagogy and Learning Theories: Understanding the principles of how people learn, and the most effective teaching methods, is crucial to the development of successful educational apps.
User Experience/User Interface Design: Creating an engaging, intuitive user interface that encourages users to return to the app is key to its success.
App Development: Key concepts in developing educational apps such as software engineering principles, key programming languages, agile development, testing and overall quality assurance.
Mobile Technology: Understanding how technology has affected education and how apps can be designed to make teaching more effective.
Accessibility: Designing apps that are accessible to everyone regardless of physical abilities and disabilities.
Gamification and Game-Based Learning: Incorporating game elements into the design of apps can create engaging, immersive learning experiences.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality: Using cutting-edge technologies can allow for dynamic, interactive educational experiences.
Data and Analytics: Collecting and analyzing user data can provide valuable insights that can help improve the app.
Security and Privacy: Designing apps that protect users' privacy by adhering to data protection guidelines is essential.
Marketing and Distribution: Knowing how to promote and publish educational apps through the appropriate channels can lead to increased uptake and usage.
Language Learning Apps: These are educational apps that enable learners to access a variety of languages and help them improve their language skills.
Math Apps: Math Apps are educational apps that can help students of all ages practice and improve their math skills.
Science Apps: Science apps can help students understand and explore various scientific concepts, including physics, chemistry, and biology.
History Apps: History apps can help students learn about important historical events and figures, as well as various aspects of culture and society throughout the ages.
Geography Apps: Geography apps help to teach students about different countries and cultures around the world, as well as the different types of terrain and landforms.
Writing and Grammar Apps: These types of educational apps can help students to improve their writing and grammatical skills, including spelling and punctuation.
Reading Apps: These are educational apps that help learners improve their reading skills and language acquisition.
Art and Music Apps: Art and Music apps help students develop their creativity and imagination by offering interactive art and music learning experiences.
Augmented Reality Apps: AR Apps help students experience learning through a real-world lens by enhancing digital information through physical surroundings.
Virtual Reality Apps: VR apps can immerse learners in different types of situations, aiding in hands-on and interactive learning experiences.
STEAM/STEM Apps: These types of educational apps integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math, providing a multidisciplinary approach to learning.
E-Book Apps: These are digital versions of textbooks or resources that students can access for study or research.
Test Preparation Apps: These apps focus on study and test-taking skills to help learners prepare for standardized tests and professional exams.
Mental Health Apps: Educational apps that promote mental well-being, meditation, and anxiety-reducing techniques.
Productivity and Time management apps: These apps can help students with organizing their time and tasks to optimize studying and learning.
- "When referred to with its abbreviation, 'EdTech,' it often refers to the industry of companies that create educational technology."
- "EdTech is defined as all the privately owned companies currently involved in the financing, production, and distribution of commercial hardware, software, cultural goods, services and platforms for the educational market with the goal of turning a profit."
- "Many of these companies are US-based and rapidly expanding into educational markets across North America, and increasingly growing all over the world."
- "Educational technology is based on theoretical knowledge from various disciplines such as communication, education, psychology, sociology, artificial intelligence, and computer science."
- "It encompasses several domains including learning theory, computer-based training, online learning, and m-learning where mobile technologies are used."
- "Educational technology uses computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice to facilitate learning."
- "The goal of the edtech industry is to turn a profit."
- "In EdTech Inc.: Selling, Automating, and Globalizing Higher Education in the Digital Age, Tanner Mirrlees and Shahid Alvi (2019) argue..."
- "EdTech is no exception to industry ownership and market rules."
- "Educational technology is based on theoretical knowledge from various disciplines such as communication, education, psychology, sociology, artificial intelligence, and computer science."
- "Educational technology involves the combined use of computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice."
- "Many of these companies are US-based and rapidly expanding into educational markets across North America, and increasingly growing all over the world."
- "EdTech industries produce and distribute commercial hardware, software, cultural goods, services, and platforms for the educational market."
- "Educational technology is based on theoretical knowledge from various disciplines such as communication, education, psychology, sociology, artificial intelligence, and computer science."
- "M-learning is one of the domains covered by educational technology, where mobile technologies are used."
- "Educational technology is based on theoretical knowledge from various disciplines such as communication, education, psychology, sociology, artificial intelligence, and computer science."
- "EdTech is defined as all the privately owned companies currently involved in the financing, production, and distribution of commercial hardware, software, cultural goods, services and platforms for the educational market with the goal of turning a profit."
- "Educational technology encompasses learning theory as one of its domains."
- "In EdTech Inc.: Selling, Automating, and Globalizing Higher Education in the Digital Age, Tanner Mirrlees and Shahid Alvi (2019) argue..."