Education

Traditionally career mentoring and coaching have been one-on-one, in-person experiences. This personal approach offered valuable guidance but was expensive and restrictive. Today's market is booming with technology-based, allowing for wider access and more affordable options.

AI in education is moving from 'novel innovation' to becoming more integrated within institutions. Improving learning outcomes remains a top driver, according to the HolonIQ 2024 interim survey results.

The limitations of traditional data analysis in education – information overload and privacy concerns – are being challenged by the transformative power of AI.

Established publishing giants maintain market dominance with varied offerings, as e-books challenge traditional print in education. Emerging contenders enter niche sectors alongside longstanding academic and trade publishers.

Voice-based AI solutions are transforming education by offering personalized learning experiences with capabilities that range from language learning, accessing mentors to assisting educators in facilitating a more personalized learning experience.

Q1 2024 EdTech funding down 90% from 2021 high. Launching the 2024 North America EdTech 200, the annual list of the most promising EdTech startups from North America.

HolonIQ identifies 20 strategic shifts shaping education's future, from early childhood to workforce training. Over the next decade, K12 education will prioritize high quality approaches to address critical challenges and seek novel approaches for long-term impact.

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While women remain underrepresented in EdTech leadership, there are positive signs. The proportion of female CEOs in HolonIQ’s Global EdTech 1000 has grown steadily, from 13% in 2021 to 17% in 2023.

One-size-fits-all teaching methods fail to effectively address students' diverse learning needs and adaptive learning platforms have been adopted as a response to this challenge. These solutions are leveraging more sophisticated technology paving the way for deeply tailored experiences.

Homeschooling, once viewed as unconventional, has gained wider acceptance, mostly due to dissatisfaction with traditional schooling and the proliferation of online models. What used to be 'learning at the kitchen table' has now evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem of digital and hybrid learning.

Fueled by rising demand for engaging and effective learning solutions, the gamified learning market has the potential to grow in all sectors from early learning to workforce training. This week, we feature Southeast Asia's most promising EdTech startups.