Trends Trends and Forecasts on Learning Effectiveness in 2023

Foreword

Mr. Praveen Tyagi Founder and CEO Evelyn Learning Systems

In the past two years, technology has played a significant role in education. We have seen it online with the accentuated use of online tutoring classes and Q&A platforms, and we have seen it in classrooms as well with Zoom classes and Panopto videos. Hybrid learning, it seems, is here to stay. Education is the blood and lifeline of any country and its economy. And with a looming recession on the horizon, there is a great opportunity for the industry to find millions of learners from the workforce looking to upgrade their skills.

A lot of college students will postpone their graduation and enroll in more meaningful and job-oriented skill courses. With technology adoption at its peak and millions waiting to be educated, what better times can the Ed-Tech industry ask for?

2022 ended with a big splash in the AI sector with the launch of ChatGPT. I see the use of AI exploding this year. With students already learning to make use of it by getting their language homework done, coding projects completed, and essays and fresh stories written by the AI tool, I see great potential in this new technology.

I believe that technology can only assist teachers, not replace them. Despite AI seeming like a threat to a few of us in the ed-tech space, I would like to think otherwise. I would instead like to think that maybe the way forward is through collaboration. Embracing it rather than feeling threatened by it, by not pivoting from our current paths but by making the path more robust with AI, is something I would truly love to see transpire.

With this research report, Evelyn has made an endeavor to explore the assorted perceptions that industry experts hold regarding this new year 2023. Our initiative was intended to understand the trends and forecasts for 2023 and to learn how the education trends of 2022 would shape this year

Sincerely

Praveen@evelynlearning.com

Preface

The Ed-Tech industry has seen many ups and downs over the past two years. The year 2022 was both a challenging one and a year that handed a key to opportunities for the future.

The students, parents, teachers, and industry members have had varied experiences in 2022, and this was why we wanted to understand the upcoming trends in education in 2023 from the education pundits.

For some, technology is their biggest bet, yet for others, classroom challenges are a priority over anything. Evelyn took the initiative to understand what the education experts have to say about the newer technologies, learning styles, educational challenges and upcoming trends in the ed-tech industry in 2023. We asked a closed group of nearly 50 education specialists to give their insights on the state of education for the year 2023.

As you consider this report, feel free to reach out to us with any questions.

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Evelyn Research Team

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Executive Summary

This report has been prepared with responses from a closed group of educational experts. Nearly 45% of the respondents are medalled with more than 15 years of rich experience in the education industry.

The experts include educators, independent professionals and leaders of the ed-tech industry.

The experts believe that e-learning and blended learning topped the ed-tech industry trends in 2022. They predict that in 2023, the most significant trends will still be blended learning along with a staunch collaboration between start-ups and institutions.

The education industry has seen its rocky days and as per our research, the top two challenges to education in 2023 are inequitable education and teacher shortage. The concern around inequitable education was seen vividly during the pandemic. The issue of teacher shortage has had its share of sensationalism in 2022. Some educators have given a thumbs up to the reality and gravity of the situation, while others believe that the teacher shortage should not have received the widespread media coverage that it did.

Another concern is the rising cost of education. Education costs have risen and the experts say that it is unlikely that the cost of education will reduce in the coming months.

They also believe that in the United States, academic freedom has taken a hit with curriculum restrictions and book bans.

More than 65% of the experts believe that this obstacle to academic freedom can hurt the spirit of democracy. A majority of the experts have expressed an idea that parental involvement is important when planning the curriculum for their children.

The past two years have surprised us in many ways. We have seen an unprecedented pandemic that took lives and affected the mental and physical health of millions worldwide.

In 2020 and 2021, everyone was figuring out how to deal with the pandemic and bring our lives back to normal.

2022 saw so much going around in education. On the one hand, there were technical developments; on the other, some policy issues kept the educators awake all night.

Let us open with the sensational idea of teacher shortage. To some, the teacher shortage was a big deal, but for others, it was just an exaggeration.

2022 saw the teachers feeling dejected, drained and disrespected. Much of this was caused by pandemic fatigue and other reasons, like the government’s interference in school administration.

A study by Emma White Research for MEA, 2022, mentioned how more than 70 % of educators were unhappy with their profession and working conditions.

Then there were bills and laws that suggested banning certain books and topics taught in schools. For the teachers, this was like a ‘finger on the lips’ moment. Discussing conservative topics like sex education, social-emotional learning and a few other themes from the history of the United States.

PEN America, a non-profit organization, observed that in 2022, 36 States introduced around 137 bills that put restrictions on teaching themes like sexuality, race, gender or the history of the United States.

The year 2022 also saw a rise in the cost of education. It was revealed that at least 19 colleges (of the top 20 universities) in the US charge more than $55,000 as their yearly tuition. This aggravated the debate over whether colleges should be made accessible to every individual or whether there should be a criterion for setting meritorious students apart from others.

The Biden debt relief plan also saw a rising sun, but it soon turned cloudy when it was questioned from multiple sides and is currently fighting for its life in the court of law

There were mental health issues affecting not just children but teachers as well. Blame it on the pandemic or something else, but the overall environment in the education system was concerning.

However, not everything was bad for the education industry in 2022. The ed-tech industry saw increased use of technology in schools and colleges. E-learning studies are getting more preference over offline education than ever. The use of AR/VR, gamification, etc. in educational institutions has made learning better, more interesting for students and easier for teachers.

The 2022 ride was a rough path but also a sneak peek into the tech adventure that may unfold in the coming years.

What is coming off in 2023? What should we look forward to? We conducted this research survey to talk about some of the concerns affecting the education industry and some opportunities that can prove to be life-changing catalysts for it.

EXPERT’S OPINION

In the post-pandemic world, people are recognizing that technology is not only a tool but a necessary part of everyday life.

Ed-Tech saw an increase in the past year which is going to continue in the coming year.

EdTech can help move education out of the 19th-century model that it has been stuck in and into the 21st century and beyond.

Jacqueline Vincent Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Kids In Tech

The Ed-Tech Trend With the Biggest Impact in 2022

Educational Trends Ranked as per the Amount of Their Impact in 2022

Key Findings

In the year 2022, e-learning and blended learning had the biggest impact on the ed-tech industry, where e-learning was ranked by the experts to have had the most significant impact. It accelerated due to the pandemic and is believed to stay for a long time, as per education experts.

After e-learning and blended learning, the experts ranked gamification as having a substantial role in the education industry in 2022. There was indeed a lot of experimentation done in 2022, as experts realized that learning styles needed to change to make learning engaging and more effective.

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Education Trend to Have a Significant Positive Impact in 2023

Positive Learning Trends 2023

Key Findings

45% ed-tech experts believe that the collaboration between ed-tech startups and educational institutions would prove to be the most positive and impactful trend in 2023.

Though the metaverse has piqued the interest of people worldwide, educational pundits do not seem to be convinced that learning through the metaverse will become mainstream anytime soon this year.

If a majority of ed-tech experts have pointed to ed-tech and institutional collaboration, a large number of experts have also suggested the idea that blended learning (37.21%) would gain traction in the coming year 2023.

However, not everyone is impressed with the technology in education. One of our respondents, who was an educator, has the following idea:

EXPERT’S OPINION

Although I appreciate technology's impact on the world in general, I also believe it has been detrimental to education. Students no longer need to put forth effort because any questions they have can be answered by pressing a button on their phone.

Cathy Honiball Teacher

Challenges in the Education Industry in 2023

Visible Challenges in Education Industry

We asked the experts about what they expect to be the top concerns in the education industry in 2023.

Most experts mentioned inequitable education as their biggest concern this year, followed by the teacher shortage.

Some of them also mentioned how the archaic education system is still plaguing our society, where evaluation focuses more on grades than actual learning.

As many as 48.72% of ed-experts voted for inequities in delivering education, and 43.59% voted for teacher shortage in schools to be the biggest challenge to education in 2023.

Major Issues in Education as per the Experts

EXPERT’S OPINION

The inequitable access to educational technology (and modern technology at all) is a recipe for continuing disparities in education and in a prepared workforce for the future.

Although surprising to some, this exists in public education in developed nations as well as under-resourced nations. The skills needed for the future must be centered on uniquely human capacities and the ability to think regeneratively; to reflect holistically, adapt and innovate for human and environmental sustainability.

Marisa Zalabak Principal Consultant, and Founder, Open Channel Culture

Education & Academic Freedom

Addressing Challenges to Academic Freedom

Academic Freedom is under fire as 2022 observed and as experts put it in words. The choice to make curriculum decisions without interference from non-academic bodies seems like a far reach.

In 2022, there were book bans, opposition to SEL and instructional restrictions in the curriculum. These are believed to have hurt the spirit of democracy and freedom that the United States has so long boasted of.

PEN America, a non-profit organization, observed that in 2022, 36 States introduced around 137 bills that put restrictions on teaching themes like sexuality, race, gender or the history of the United States.

Can Challenges to Academic Freedom Hurt Democracy?

More than 65% of our experts believe that academic freedom can hurt the spirit of democracy.

EXPERT’S OPINION

Ed-tech providers are responsible for delivering research-based and evidence-based curricula and professional learning resources to educators. It takes longer and costs more money, yes, but it is a critical step to really move the needle.

Katie Moore Curriculum Director, Reading Horizons

Addressing Involvement of Parents in Curriculum Designing

The controversy around curriculum planning has brought the idea of parental involvement into the limelight.

Nearly 54% of experts resonated that educational curricula in 2023 should have deeper engagement from parents to avoid any future dissent.

The role of parents is essential, but the primary importance of educators cannot be seen in low light as well. Educators are experienced and have a deep understanding of what children need in a classroom. A collaborative involvement of parents and teachers can be an effective notion to bring better curriculum changes and can avoid the chances of any dissent.

2023: Parental Engagement in Educational Curriculum

The experts have pointed that educational curriculum in 2023 should have a deeper engagement from parents to avoid future dissent.

EXPERT’S OPINION

Nearly every teacher in America now believes in the value of social-emotional learning, however, no one has reduced their multitude of priorities to make time for it. Educators can play a bigger role to promote youth mental health but need practical tools for their classroom realities.

Keith Wakeman CEO & Co-Founder, SuperBetter

How Experts Perceive the Cost of Education in 2023

In the past few years, education has become unaffordable for many students. In the United States, a large percentage of students who opt not to attend college do it under the burden of financial difficulties. We asked our experts about the state of education in 2023, and the following results came forward.

Cost of Education is Likely to Increase in 2023

• Nearly 86% of experts believed that the cost of education will increase in 2023. This comes in the backdrop of a recession in the coming future which would make college decisions more difficult for an ordinary American family.

Methodology and Demographics

Methodology and Demographics

Evelyn launched a research study in November 2022, which was intended to understand how the education and Ed-Tech industry will unfold in 2023.

The survey outreach was conducted in the middle of the holiday season, which is why we could extract nearly 50 responses from highly professional and experienced educational experts.

Percentage of Respondents With Years of Professional Experience

27% of Respondents Have More Than 20 Years of Experience

18% of Respondents Have Between 16-20 Years of Experience

23% of Respondents Have Between 11-15 Years of Experience

32% of Respondents Have Between 0-10 Years of Experience

Our research respondents were individuals with professional excellence and years of experience in the education industry. 32% of our respondents had work experience between 0-10 years, and 27% of individuals had more than 20 years of experience in the education industry. This adds to the fact that this report carries insights from individuals with both young as well as seasoned minds.

Professional Background of the Respondents

The Experts Come From Different Enterprises in the Education Industry.

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Participants Across the Globe

Our research participants came from different parts of the world, giving us a holistic view of the experts in the entire world. However, the majority of them were from North America.

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Report published: January 2023.

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America’s censored classrooms by PEN America

https://pen.org/report/Americas-censored-classrooms/

Educator Shortage Research by Emma White Research for MEA, 2022

https://mea.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MEA-2022-Educator-Shortage -PUBLICRELEASE-2-14.pdf

Average Trust in U.S. Institutions Ticks Slightly up in November by Morning Consult

https://morningconsult.com/tracking-trust-in-institutions/

Challenges in the current US Education System

https://www.evelynlearning.com/challenges-in-the-current-us-education-system/

Should I Go to College

https://www.evelynlearning.com/should-i-go-to-college-we-let-our-experts-answer/

Things That We Should Know About Teacher Shortage In America

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