Education: The Global Achievement Race
Key Chapter Highlights
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The United States is increasingly being challenged in the global academic race. Many view education as the harbinger of our economy’s health. Some countries outperforming the United States in critical achievement objectives spend more on classroom technology on a per-student basis.
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Several trends point to the increasing role of development and technology in this space:
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The digitization of content, similar to what was witnessed in the music industry, is primed to revolutionize the classroom environment as devices become more capable and affordable.
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The virtual classroom, born and popularized on college campuses, is now making its mark in the K–12 space.
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The technology adoption of a generation defined by its collaboration habits will serve as a strong gravitational pull for educators seeking to attract and retain the attention of Millennials.
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For educators, the student remains at the center of the debate. Educators must balance the desire for academic freedom with the requirement to protect academic integrity. As such, services seen to enrich the learning experience while affording academic control will find a primed market.
