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The ubiquity of the gig economy has several implications for education. It will impact on educators, teaching practices, as well as students.
Education is the key to success in the gig economy
Education is the key to success in the gig economy
It’s important to recognize who the big winners and losers are in the gig economy. ICs with differentiated and specialized skills will remain the clear winners. Opportunities for education services providing mobile online skills training will grow as ICs work hard to stay on top of trends and in-demand skills.
A different teaching focus
A different teaching focus
A growing gig economy will change the focus of teaching as we move away from 9-5 salaried jobs. Just knowing something won't be as important as creating and adapting. Students will more than ever need to work towards the four Cs of 21st century education: Critical thinking, Collaboration, creativity, and communication. ICs will need to be flexible, work with a diverse and ever changing team, communicate across time zones and languages as well as market themselves through portfolios.
New Education Work Opportunities
New Education Work Opportunities
The gig economy will create new opportunities for educators to move beyond the classroom. Already there are plenty of opportunities for educators to earn supplemental income. Thesis editing, face to face and online tutoring, are already some of side gigs that teachers can access. Rather than working for businesses, educators can find work through gig marketplaces or gig platforms. Educationdive notes that education is one of the top 5 sectors sectors in demand for freelance work.
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