What is edtech?
EdTech, short for “educational technology”, refers to the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning processes. It includes platforms for online classes, interactive apps, AI-driven personalised learning, and immersive VR experiences, EdTech aims to make education more accessible, engaging, and adaptable for individual needs
Is the switch right for me?
Teachers transitioning into the EdTech industry can benefit from their many transferable skills. A few examples below:
Classroom Management: Experience managing diverse groups equips teachers with the ability to understand user needs and behaviours, a valuable skill for product development and support.
Instructional Design: Teachers are experts at designing engaging lessons, which can translate into creating impactful EdTech products and resources.
Assessment & Feedback: Teachers have a keen understanding of how to assess learning outcomes, a crucial aspect when developing educational tools and platforms.
You will be able to continue impacting education, support fellow educators and gain new skills in a dynamic and evolving industry.
What Jobs could I do?
Due to the vast transferable skills, teachers can excel across a range of EdTech roles. Below are just a few areas we have seen teachers can have a real impact:
Product Development: Teachers bring first-hand knowledge of educational needs, curriculum standards, and classroom dynamics, helping to shape EdTech products that are relevant, user-friendly, and impactful. Their insights lead to tools that truly address the challenges educators and students face, ensuring products are aligned with real-world educational settings.
Business Development: Teachers provide authenticity and credibility, which helps build trust with school districts and educational institutions. Their background allows them to communicate the value of EdTech products effectively to other educators, making them ideal for sales roles where understanding client needs and speaking the same language is key.
Customer Success: With your problem-solving mindset and commitment to supporting student outcomes, teachers excel in customer success roles. They are skilled at understanding user feedback, adapting solutions, and providing meaningful support to clients ensuring EdTech products continue to meet and exceed educator expectations in real-world use.
EdTech companies can leverage these teachers strengths to create better, more impactful products and build stronger relationships with the education community.