The pandemic disrupted almost every aspect of education, creating potential areas of dramatic change. A growing sense that these changes will lead to new learning experiences and better opportunities for engagement. Just as the traditional student has evolved, so have conventional methods of learning. Students today play, communicate and learn differently from previous generations. With the changing needs of this student population, a new demand has emerged for an approach that seeks to activate and engage all aspects of a learner— a holistic approach that encompasses psychological, social and emotional growth and physical and intellectual development. This integrated learning format provides a more effective and comprehensive learning experience that is highly personalized, adaptive, and relevant. The landscape of education—a broader realm than schooling alone that includes cultural environment, relations with others, commitment to social justice, equipping lifelong learners, and ideational diversity—is changing rapidly due to the dynamic nature of positive and negative trends. Taking the forces or properties which stimulate growth, development, or change within a system, it’s good to know where education is heading by staying on top of trends. Below we provide a guide for evaluating changes and analyzing disruptive trends that can potentially transform the education landscape. continued
“Change is inevitable, and the disruption it causes often brings both inconvenience and opportunity.” — Robert Scoble
