UCL EdTech Labs’ Post

Practical Empathy Startups, especially those designed to improve human outcomes like in edtech, don't exist in a vacuum. Their impact ripples through various stakeholders, making it essential to identify and understand these connections from the outset. A crucial step, and one of our programme's first outputs, is to map out all the people who will experience material change from the startup's existence. This is the first stage of practical empathy; knowing exactly who you're serving. Then the hard work starts!

"🎉 Big congrats to ALPACA the EdTech Accelerator winners! 🏆 You're making waves in education! And to all the participant companies skillsvista, UniDoodle, CPDStore UK, ExamRevision, Weeve Languages, Wolf Academy, TY Future, & Elephant Hive, your dedication is inspiring. A special thanks to our sponsors Amazon Web Services (AWS) for supporting innovation in EdTech! Let's keep pushing boundaries in EdTech! #EdTech #Accelerator #Innovation #Education #FutureOfWork"

An excellent question Carla. I am keen to see what is 'afoot'. #EdTech #evidencebasedtesting #EDconnect #AIinEducation #AIineducation2025 #teachingNZ

Today let's take a look at another #Edtech success story 💎 Founded by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller 12 years ago, #Coursera has grown from a small experiment into a massive enterprise. Here are the key Coursera metrics: ⤵ 🔹 annual revenue reached $635.83 million in 2023, 🔹 Coursera has attracted a vast global audience, with over 142 million registered learners in 2023, 🔹 the platform offers diverse courses from over 325 leading universities and companies, covering a wide spectrum of subjects. Coursera has achieved remarkable success by overcoming challenges like scaling operations, ensuring quality, and building a sustainable business model. With a focus on innovation and accessibility, Coursera has empowered individuals and organizations to upskill and reskill for the digital age. Today, while reading about Coursera, I asked myself: how can my Edtech startup leverage similar strategies to significantly impact the industry? If you have any suggestions for me and Dodem, don't hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments 🙌🙌🙌

🌟 Dive into the fascinating realm of EdTech certifications! Discover how these credentials are shaping the future of education and technology. 📚✨ Check out the latest insights from Edtech Insiders! #EdTech #Certification https://lnkd.in/gAXWU-Rb

he education technology (EdTech) industry is booming, with innovation at its core and more companies entering the space each day. As the competition heats up, staying ahead becomes increasingly challenging. This is where market intelligence comes into play. But what exactly is market intelligence, and how can EdTech companies leverage it for success? In this blog, we’ll explore the concept of market intelligence and how EdTech companies can use it to grow, adapt, and thrive. hashtag #MarketIntelligence https://lnkd.in/gPUwvTsf

"Thrilled to announce that I've completed the 'Design Thinking for Innovation' course, offered through Coursera by the University of Virginia. This journey has enriched my understanding and sharpened my skills in innovation. Excited to apply this knowledge in future projects! 🚀 #ContinuousLearning #Innovation #Coursera"

How much can edtech companies really do to drive change in education? Today we're taking part in showcases (at 11:00) at the Web Summit in Lisbon, where we'll be presenting our edtech solutions. This has got us thinking of this question. Two main issues come into focus: 1️⃣ The technology itself. From AI 'hallucinations' to data security and ethical concerns, there are significant hurdles to making these tools truly reliable and safe for education. 2️⃣ The education system. With its rigid structures, limited flexibility and lack of change-driven leaders, it's a challenge to find educators willing to drive innovation or stay motivated within the current system. It may seem that edtech companies can only address the first issue. (Our team is already getting better at managing AI hallucinations, for example.) But if we design products that really help educators solve their problems, we don't have to convince them to use technology. By creating products that meet educators' needs and are easy to adapt, we're not just solving technical challenges - we're helping to break down barriers within the education system itself. Can technology really transform education? Let's discuss it! We'll be at Stand A723 in the alpha startups section on 13 November. Our showcase will be at 11.00 on stage 9. #websummit #edtech #showcase

Simpldiscipline by simpledu has earned the Project Unicorn Interoperability Certification. “The Project Unicorn Vendor Certification helps school system leaders identify edtech products designed to be seamlessly integrated into their larger edtech ecosystem,” noted Chloe Sanducci, Project Director for Project Unicorn. “We celebrate certified vendors for their commitment to helping educators make the most of their edtech investments.” Edtech products that earn this certification prioritize the seamless, secure, and controlled exchange of data. Edtech vendors earning the Project Unicorn certification are committed to data interoperability and developing products that help educators make crucial decisions backed by data. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9CarbMJ If you are an edtech vendor and are interested in taking the first steps of your interoperability journey with Project Unicorn, we encourage you to pledge your commitment to increasing secure access, privacy, and interoperability in your products. Sign the pledge: https://lnkd.in/gR5n8c-f

These are the most important Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers for schools to address this year according to Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02mxkqQ0