Listen "2.3 The Aftermath of the COVID Tech Surge with Jason O'Callaghan"
Episode Synopsis
Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss the importance of district edtech specialists and the aftermath of the COVID edtech surge with special guest Jason O’Callaghan. They also share the apps they think are missing from K-12 education.
Our Special Guest: Jason O’Callaghan
K-6 Instructional Technology Specialist
5-Disc CD Changer Enthusiast, Pager Fan
[email protected]
@J_Ocally
EdTech Trends
53+ EdTech Industry Statistics - Exploding Topics
The EdTech market is worth $254 billion
The EdTech market could reach $605 billion in value by 2027
The K-12 game-based learning market is expected to grow 20% per year through 2025
87% of K-12 educators say their tech skills improved during the pandemic
87% of K-12 teachers spent more time troubleshooting technology during COVID closures
3 out of 5 of K-12 teachers plan on continuing to give online assignments after the pandemic
Events
Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and remc.org for more professional learning opportunities.
Register for Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan
Register for Unboxing Creativity: Austin Kleon Book Study
Share your thoughts and your killer K-12 EdTech Apps! Email us at [email protected] or head to bit.ly/iamedtech.
This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper.
Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music
Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions
Our Special Guest: Jason O’Callaghan
K-6 Instructional Technology Specialist
5-Disc CD Changer Enthusiast, Pager Fan
[email protected]
@J_Ocally
EdTech Trends
53+ EdTech Industry Statistics - Exploding Topics
The EdTech market is worth $254 billion
The EdTech market could reach $605 billion in value by 2027
The K-12 game-based learning market is expected to grow 20% per year through 2025
87% of K-12 educators say their tech skills improved during the pandemic
87% of K-12 teachers spent more time troubleshooting technology during COVID closures
3 out of 5 of K-12 teachers plan on continuing to give online assignments after the pandemic
Events
Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and remc.org for more professional learning opportunities.
Register for Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan
Register for Unboxing Creativity: Austin Kleon Book Study
Share your thoughts and your killer K-12 EdTech Apps! Email us at [email protected] or head to bit.ly/iamedtech.
This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper.
Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music
Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions
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