Introduction to EdTech

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Level Foundation
Duration 15 hours
Course by EDHEC Business School
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Co-developed by Supercharger Ventures and EDHEC Business School. EdTech, short for Education Technology, is one of the most exciting sectors in the economy today poised to re-shape how education systems work and how people learn around the world. Introduction to EdTech MOOC is designed to explore EdTech fundamentals and build the foundational knowledge for educators, institutions, entrepreneurs and governments to appreciate the impact and potential of new tools, technologies, business models and learning methods in education. In this course, through a series of video lectures, expert interviews, case studies, and assessments you will learn about the major areas of EdTech including Alternative & Digital Education, Hybrid Learning, Challenger Universities, Learning Apps, How Institutions can apply EdTech, as well as, the core technologies driving EdTech including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data and AR/VR. You will learn from leading academics and global experts who will share real-life examples about the innovations, technology and policies driving the transformation of education.

Modules

Welcome to Introduction to EdTech MOOC

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Welcome to Introduction to EdTech MOOC

Foundations of EdTech - Part 1

3 Videos

1 Readings

1 Discussion

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1 Discussions

Foundations of EdTech - Part 1

3 Videos

What is EdTech?
The drivers behind EdTech
Interview with expert: Maria Spies, HolonIQ, Co-CEO and Co-Founder

1 Readings

Additional Material - Foundations of EdTech - Part 1

Foundations of EdTech - Part 2

4 Videos

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1 Discussion

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Foundations of EdTech - Part 2

4 Videos

The ABCDE of EdTech
Interview with expert: Pedro Vasconcellos, Pearson, Vice President Ventures & Strategic Investments
Investment Trends in EdTech
Interview with expert: Deborah Quazzo, GSV Ventures, Managing Partner

1 Readings

Additional Material - Foundations of EdTech - Part 2

Graded Quiz: Foundations of EdTech

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Foundations of EdTech

Digital and Alternative Education - Part 1

3 Videos

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1 Discussion

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Digital and Alternative Education - Part 1

3 Videos

What is digital and alternative education?
Early childhood and K-12
Interview with expert: Attila Gazdag, Albert Whitman Media, President

1 Readings

Additional Material - Digital and Alternative Education - Part 1

Digital and Alternative Education - Part 2

4 Videos

1 Readings

1 Discussion

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Digital and Alternative Education - Part 2

4 Videos

The rise of challenger universities
Interview with expert: Mayank Kumar, upGrad, Co-Founder and MD
Interview with expert: Will Fan, NewCampus, CEO and Head of School
Interview with expert: Neil Allison, The Adecco Group, Vice President Strategy and Transformation

1 Readings

Additional Material - Digital and Alternative Education - Part 2

Graded Quiz: Digital and Alternative Education

1 Assignment

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Digital and Alternative Education

EdTech for Institutions: Intro

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1 Readings

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How Education Institutions are evolving in the post-covid era

1 Readings

Intro Module 3

EdTech for Institutions: New approaching to delivering education beyond the traditional face to face live classroom

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2 Readings

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How is the traditional classroom changing?
What improvements does technology bring to the classroom?

2 Readings

Introduction to Arne Die Kieser - EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOl
A Potential Future for Metaverse Business: What Does the Future Hold?

EdTech for Institutions: How educators can adapt and thrive thanks to technology

7 Videos

1 Readings

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7 Videos

Introduction from David Wood - IVEY BUSINESS SCHOOL
Welcome
Designing for Online Learning
Teaching and Learning Online
Value of Online Learning for Educators
Course Design
Review

1 Readings

Additional Material: Evaluation of Education

EdTech for Institutions: How institutions can implement EdTech innovation successfully - Part 1I

2 Videos

6 Readings

2 Discussion

2 Assignment

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2 Assignment

Additional Material - EdTech as a strategic priority
Additional Material - Funding: Building the business case

2 Discussions

EdTech as a strategic priority
Funding: Building the business case

2 Videos

EdTech as a strategic priority
Funding: Building the business case

6 Readings

Introduction from ESMT BUSINESS SCHOOL
Let's move on
Intro - Funding: Building the business case
Activity - Digital Upgrade versus Digital Transformation
Further Reading (optional)
Cost-benefit analysis and NPV

EdTech for Institutions: How institutions can implement EdTech innovation successfully - Part 2

3 Videos

8 Readings

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3 Videos

Building an EdTech team
Establishing content options: partnering versus go-it-alone
Building momentum - onboarding new technologies

8 Readings

Intro: Positioning and building the EdTech team
Building an EdTech team
Intro - Establishing content options: partnering versus go-it-alone
Additional material - Establishing content options: partnering versus go-it-alone
Let's move on
Intro - Building momentum - onboarding new technologies
Additional material - Building momentum - onboarding new technologies
Summary

EdTech for Institutions: Real-life examples on how EdTech innovations have been implemented and key benefits

3 Videos

2 Readings

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How EdTech innovations have been applied
How EdTech innovations have been evaluated
How EdTech innovations have been integrated and deployed

2 Readings

Introduction to Roland Fines - EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lifelong learning:How to acquire new skills throughout your career?

Expert Interview

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Interview with expert: Olli Vallo, Education Alliance Finland, CEO

Graded Quiz - EdTech for Institutions

1 Assignment

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EdTech for Institutions

AI in Education - Part 1

3 Videos

1 Readings

1 Discussion

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1 Discussions

AI in Education - Part 1

3 Videos

What is AI?
How to apply AI in education
Interview with expert: Beth Porter, Riff Analytics, Co-Founder

1 Readings

Additional Material - AI in Education - Part 1

AI in education - Part 2

4 Videos

1 Readings

1 Discussion

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AI in education - Part 2

4 Videos

Ethics of AI
Interview with expert: Douglas Arner, University of Hong Kong (HKU), , Kerry Holdings Professor in Law
AR/VR in Education
Interview with expert: Kai Liang, MEL Science, Director of Business Development

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Additional Material - AI in education - Part 2

Graded Quiz

1 Assignment

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AI in education

Conclusion

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Introduction to EdTech is a foundational course offered by Coursera, co-developed by Supercharger Ventures and EDHEC Business School. This course delves into the fundamentals of Education Technology, exploring its impact on education systems and learning methods. Ideal for educators, institutions, entrepreneurs, and governments, it covers topics like Digital Education, Hybrid Learning, and core technologies like AI, Data, and AR/VR. Featuring video lectures, expert interviews, and case studies, the course spans 900 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options.