The Orange Foundation is very aware of the social changes that the digital revolution in which we live immersed as in a whirlwind of experiences is promoting.If in other studies it has been set in fundamental fields such as tourism or retail, now it dedicates your efforts towards education .Nothing very important, simply, the factor that will determine how human beings and their lives will be in the future.One minute, go.
As we can imagine, in these years, the e-learning sector is evolving a lot, if the figures confirm it.It is estimated that the global digital education market is growing to 7.9% of annually .
In our country, we have put the batteries, or rather, the router. 83.1% of schools already have a tool such as Wi-Fi connection .Forecasts are mostly of vertigo in the university sector, so fasten the belts that come curved.In the short term, the BYOD (Bring your own device) concept and analytics are expected of learning will impact on the sector.In the term of two or three years we will see how augmented reality and virtual reality will be implanted in the educational field.And then, more wood, is war.In the long term (considering five years, at most ), robotics and emotional informatics will be key.Do you want to know this whole world better? Bilities?
Four aces of the deck
Four corners have my bed, four axes that keep it to me.Of course, it is impossible not to look at those fundamental aces that contain the keys of a magical power: that of digital transformation .The four Together they are like those superheroes of the films that work as a team so that the good triumphs, with the difference that they don't wear tights, of course.
Cloud
Full of concepts, ideas, reflections.In a world in which distance education offers more possibilities, the cloud is basic as the axis that groups all these tools .The transformation of educational processes It is the icing on the cake.We no longer have to go to class to learn, now we have virtual platforms and environments so that, online, all the knowledge is within our reach.Knowledge is transmitted in a more personalized, more universal way, Everything is more accessible...We don't know if it will make us more handsome, but more intelligent.
The educational centers benefit from the advantages offered by the cloud as we saw with tourism or the world of commerce: resources are optimized in a way that only improves all functionalities, but if there is someone who is greatly benefited is the student.Sure, now there are a lot of apps and digital tools that make learning easy and even...read carefully: fun.Among other things, because that analysis of Big Data we It serves to better reach the student.And to know their strengths and those that need improvement, offering personalized and unique programs.And all this because the communication is total.The centers are connected between them, but also with parents and students.
Do you know what MOOCs are? These are massive, open and online courses that have reached us, of course, thanks to the use of the cloud in the education sector.It is one of the concepts Basics of all this change because it turns like a tortilla the way to understand the classic courses.It is never too late to learn, and online is much simpler.That is the philosophy "lifelong learning": learning throughout the whole life.
Mobile
Yes, mama.I'm hooked to the phone, but not because I'm chatting with my friends or watching another video of kittens.I'm, I'm...studying, yes, but don't leave here.The smartphone is the tool that It has become an extension of ourselves.How not to use it for something as vital as educating us? This is one of the fundamentals of m-learning, which squeezes the maximum digital tools for smartphone , a Juice very rich in vitamins, by the way.And as that mobile I take it to the field, to the mountains, to the beach, to the subway...because the model totally changes educational.You no longer have to be tied to the leg of your desk, you can study wherever you want.Vivate mobility.
And connectivity .Because that's how everything broadband allows us to understand.It's that they have given us the power to organize ourselves as we want and stay in touch with our teachers or our classmates at any time.And have new experiences.Who said studying was boring? If we now have tools such as games, touch tables, augmented reality...What we don't want is to stop studying.
Thus, concepts like the digital backpack are born, in which the tablet, with a larger and more comfortable screen, is key.The backpack is like Mary Poppins bag, it includes Everything: personalized content, mobility and connectivity.Well seasoned with salt and pepper from a few apps.The design of applications to help the study is an unstoppable market with creative as well as creative possibilities.
The Internet of Things
My watch, my shirt, my fridge? Now it turns out that they are intelligent.Yes, they have connected to the network, they have digitized and are ready to assist us in everything.Also in our learning.The use of wearables can mean a great change.That smart watch that we wear is very cool But can you help us learn topic six? Of course, because, in addition, it improves communication between teacher and student.That the student's experience grows is one of the keys. Virtual and augmented reality, 3D animation ...and all from one point educational view, does anyone give more?
The robotics is already a tool that is used in many schools, small robots help in learning that, on the other hand, also promotes the value of the individual and collective creative process.3D printing is a step to turn ideas into something real, with just a snap of fingers (well, with a little more, but you already understand me).Programming is becoming a key subject.All, in fact, we will become in a kind of programmers, something essential for the new digital world we live in.
The classic school takes off its gray uniform to dress up in the suit of innovation.We are no longer in front of a simple school, but we have before us an authentic center that tests, develops and experiments with new technologies and applications.Thus, on the other hand, a real-life training is achieved, because our life is already immersed in the world of ICT and the school is the basis for learning about them .
Social networks and collaborative economy
Ok, we have all learned some recipe on Facebook or YouTube a few lifehacks.But, when talking about social networks for e-learning , we go further.We refer to new communities education that make collaboration a matchless engine (and that works with non-polluting gasoline).Yes, there are also many marketplaces that want to expand the scope of training to consolidate as a tool.
One, two, three, the three twins...To e-learning and m-learning, the u-learning is added, which includes the ubiquity factor that these networks offer.more puns.Have you heard of the four C's? Communication, proximity, collaboration and communities...And all this to make teaching something more accessible, comfortable and, in short, better.The educational startups (Edutech) are throwing it with these new realities.They are new business initiatives that have a whole world to develop.
Digital education.Everything for everyone.The student can learn from any subject (even the most rocambolesque one can imagine) in a world where we can all also be formators, because the subjects are endless and we all have the capacity to teach about what we know.In addition, there are specific algorithms that select which teacher can be better for a given subject.Not forgetting the universe of P2P, the world of knowledge sharing and experiences par excellence.
Ten key trends
Everything explained is summed up in ten trends that are making e-learning a reality to which schools can go hand in hand to fly towards a global improvement of their services.
M-learning and u-learning. Disruption knocks on the door.M-learning, learning with the phone, or u-learning, from anywhere, tell us about that student's organizational power.
Technological and methodological hybridization .We will talk about technology when we would have to say technologies in the plural, because the key is in the combination of all the factors.Adding cloud, mobility and IoT with the teaching methodologies multiplies the benefits.
Virtual environments .Social networks change the way we interact and also how we learn.In education, we have environments such as educational, collaborative social networks and marketplaces, a new business model.
The student's experience .As much digitalization as possible, in the end, all this does not work if the student does not receive this transformation as practical and practical for his education, his life, and stimulates him to continue moving forward.Communication between teachers and students is key.
BYOD in the classroom. The students will be the ones who bring their own devices to school.Yes, this trend needs the development of certain restrictions, safety and, in short, good practices.
MOOC .Those courses that deal with any subject, which we access online and, above, are free, are key to continue training and growing beyond our more youthful educational stage.
IoT and wearables .New ways to access information.Smart accessories that make tasks easier.Because we like to have digital devices, but we like them even more if they are practical.
Culture maker .In a reality in which informatics becomes more and more important, training about digital programming or projects becomes essential.We build our own factory to develop as individuals.
Virtual reality : If we are fascinated by all the virtual reality solutions that come to market, how could we not like their applications for education? Undoubtedly, many tools to motivate students more and better.
Personalization .The era of big data.So much data and knowledge...Just a moment, why don't we apply that information to make education more efficient? Customize each phase of the process to each individual and their unique qualities.Their profile, their skills, their shortcomings...A tailored suit.
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