EdTech is the latest buzzword and with the pandemic showing no signs of easing out, EdTech is bound to be tapped more and more. EdTech has a simple purpose of combining education with technology solutions. But as innocent as it sounds, it is easy to get lost in the maze, especially when different stakeholders carry different levels of awareness and expectations
Every company engaging in EdTech can follow the below steps to ensure that a successful EdTech strategy is created and implemented. GRhombustech, among the leading software development companies in the UK, with deep experience in the EdTech domain shares some practical tips below.
1. Understand the aspirations
Every educational institution has different understanding of EdTech and different aims. As a company, it is important to understand them well. Many try to think of technology as capable of solving all problems or have unrealistic expectations. Many companies for their part try to push too much technology and make additional goals as they go. Both of these should be avoided.
Build a diverse team and show openness in trying to know and understand the specific needs of the project.
2. Status Check
Take a status check of what is available and what is needed. Map this to the aspirations and your own offerings. Understanding the existing technology, awareness and adoption levels is the key to ensure any EdTech project implemented will be successful. Further, in the event of ROI calculations and in finding out what exactly has been achieved, taking a status check will help to achieve a better presentation and data points.
3. How Trained and Aware are the Resources?
While this point may seem an overlap of point 2, it frankly requires a little more attention. Human resource is critical to ensure success in strategy and implementation. Many teachers and staff may not have the necessary technical competency or simply the confidence to pull off a transition or try something new.
Identifying individuals who are enthusiastic about technology and rewarding early adopters are some strategies to ensure buy in and unlock value.
4. Plan and Plan
EdTech is a huge subject in scope and needs proper planning at all levels. Figure out the basis like what are the barriers you foresee and what are the mitigation strategies. What will be the level and depth of training required? How will data be managed and what will be the policies to set at various levels? What will be the system requirements? Will the training be paced out over a few weeks, or will it be in person?
The above are only some of the questions. But a detailed checklist-based approach will ease out the troubles and ensure that no point is missed during implementation.
5. Undertake Course Corrections
Check the implementation against the plan and course correct appropriately. Correct intervention and continuous benchmarking against planned objectives will be the best way to ensure that we are on the right track.
Have enough buffer in the implementation schedule to ensure this. Else, the project will extend and compromise on schedule and incur cost overruns.
Why GRhombustech?
GRhombustech is a leader in offering Edtech solutions. Apart from Edtech, we are also among the leading software development companies in UAE. GRhombus has established itself as a pioneer in Data Visualization, IoT Testing, Salesforce Development and Cloud Testing. Driven by the guidance of experts with more than 25 years of industry experience, the GRhombus family now has over 200 employees.
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