What is EdTech?

Hello! I'm Motoki from Marketing.

Quickly, this time it's an e-learning glossary.What is EdTech?That's why I'm writing this blog.

Content

• 1. what is EdTech?
• 2. the beginning of EdTech
• 3. learningBOX?
• 4. Summary

What is EdTech?

It's written as "EdTech" and reads "EdTech. (I read it as "edutech" when I first saw it.)
The word is.A word coined from the words "education" and "technology". 

New education and learning using digital technology, and the apps and services that provide it.This refers to the

In Japan, searches began around 2012, and in recent years it has become increasingly popular.

(Reference.Google Trends(e.g. "I'll be back")

This kind of"00:00 Tech.There are many other words that say.
For example. at aFinTech.is a word you see a lot on TV and in magazines. For example, household budgeting apps are famous for this.

The only other word you'll hear often is.HR Tech (HR Tech: a term that combines "Human Resources" and "technology")And so on.

Thus, the industry name followed by "tech" is collectively referred to as"X-Tech" or "X-Tech.I say.
And this"EdTech,When you get down to the meaning of the word (to put it very coolly) that the
"We're using technology to revolutionize the way we provide educational services.That is.

Now, this "EdTech". For example, when you think of what comes to mind, yes, I'm still thinking of"E-learning,.

What is e-learning?
E-learning is a form of learning that uses the Internet. Through the use of electronic devices such as PCs and mobile devices and IT networks, students can learn at their own pace, regardless of location, time or content.
Learning English with an e-learning systemthan

 learningBOXis EdTech's and the "e-learning box,LMS (Learning Management System)We offer a

If you haven't touched such an EdTech service yet, you should first tryFREEYou can register as an administrator of
You can get a sample e-learning experience as soon as you register, and you can even create your own materials right away!

The Beginning of EdTech

EdTech began in a country that has produced many global IT companiesAmericaIt started with

The United States is a large country, and many companies are expanding not only domestically but also globally.There is a limit to how much we can train and develop our employees through group trainingInevitably, there was a soil for the spread of e-learning and EdTec services. As a result, along with the spread of the Internet, e-learning and EdTech services have evolved as a means of human resource development for companies. In addition, theAnd as a service to close the education gap.It has become more popular.

 
In addition, educational innovations that began with EdTech are"STEM Education.This has also created trends such as

 
And now, in terms of educational disparities, it's not just the U.S.EdTech services are being born all over the world. Many EdTech IT ventures have emerged, especially in developing countries where there is a large educational gap and where the use of smartphones is rapidly increasing.

ICT in Japan's Education

Unfortunately, Japan lags behind other developed countries in the adoption of ICT in education. Although the introduction of programming education in elementary schools is attracting more attention, the ICT equipment, which is a tool for such education, is not yet in place.

There seems to be a lot of challenges in promoting ICT in education, such as budgetary issues to develop the environment and the structure for teaching.

What about the learningBOX?

As I mentioned at the beginning, our service, thelearningBOX is an LMS (Learning Management System) that is an EdTech e-learning and "e-learning box".We offer a

 

Our LMS features include"Inexpensive" and "easy to use.E-learning system.
Even if you use it for 100 people, the price is 30,000 yen or more per year (plus consumption tax), which is truly uncommon.
And you don't have to be an IT guy toEase of use to create content on the fly 

 
And, most importantly, a fullThe "Create Quiz" function, will be one of the solutions for employees both at home and abroad.

If you haven't used our services yet, you can use the followingEasily create a quiz from the question creation formIt can be done. Try it!

Summary

In this article, I explained about EdTech, our LMS, and Japan.
Our company, too."We're using technology to revolutionize the way we provide educational services.It's going to be one of the movements!
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