October 27, 2022 / by Margarita Núñez Estimated read time: 4 minutes
Education technology or EdTech is everything from the use of computers to teach children how to read, math, or geography; to the submission of homework online by a parent. The technology can be anything from mobile learning applications to gamification or virtual reality.
A crisis can also mean an opportunity
Before the pandemic, some schools and universities were already trying to modernize their course content and invest in new ways of delivering courses using Learning Management Systems (LMS). But this was happening slowly and as annual budgets allowed. This pandemic and the cancelation of school accelerated the adoption of eLearning technologies in the EdTech sector.
That crisis forced schools, universities, and institutions in the EdTech sector to invest in eLearning technology, so they can deliver online education to millions of students worldwide and students can complete their courses.
eLearning is here to stay
The demand for tools and platforms that help deliver educational courses online has experienced exponential growth. Teachers are increasingly forced to deliver their courses online, using any tools available to them in their country and, most importantly, in their language.
These tools vary from computer-based admin systems to simplify and modernize the way principals run schools to tools for parents to upload completed homework for teachers to correct. Any tools that aid online learning, like zoom , Canva, or Aladdin Connect, for teachers to send homework, have gained millions of new users.
To capitalize on the quick adoption of eLearning by parents, students, and teachers, some schools will continue to use eLearning as a methodology to deliver courses to students in the future, especially for third-level education and continuous professional development.
Localization is the Key
Companies that provide hardware, software, platforms, or courseware to facilitate eLearning to the EdTech sector, should consider localization of their products and services to increase global sales.
While releasing new courses to their portfolios or expanding the number of options their users have is great, offering these in the language that the end user understands will be what will attract new customers.
Having the educational software well localized will aid a teacher in delivering classes more efficiently. Having the course content translated will make it easier to understand for the student. Investing in localization will make all the difference in the world for parents, students, and teachers.
If you need to know how much it would cost to get your eLearning course translated and are looking for an eLearning localization services provider, reach out and get a free quote from us.
This article was created on May 26, 2020 and has been updated to reflect new information.
