Episode 2.3

Episode 2.3 - The Aftermath of the COVID Tech Surge with Jason O'Callaghan

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

jocallaghan@gpsbulldogs.org

@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 edtech@kentisd.org 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.

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