These 2017 education trends range from comprehensive, language-teaching robots to augmented reality globes that help children learn geography in a more participatory and interactive way.
When it comes to innovative classroom tools, standouts include the Intelligent Learning Assistant, an IBM Watson-powered robot that works as a connected teacher's helper. The device does so by monitoring students' progress, as well as customizing lesson plans and assignments.
When examining the year's adult education trends, notable examples include 'Moms Can: Code,' a Pennsylvania-based initiative that helps support mothers seeking to develop new tech skills. Teaching its members to code, the venture is a promising resource for those looking to switch to a different career direction or to re-enter the work force with newfound knowledge.
Other 2017 education trends to note include socially conscious and skill-based extracurricular programs for children. Examples like Little Chef's Cooking Event introduce children to simple recipes while promoting healthy eating habits in the process. Similarly, Austin's 'Thinkery' community center replaces a traditional activity calendar with science-inspired events that are hosted inside its Innovation Lab.
Find out where the future of education is headed by referencing Trend Hunter's 2018 trend report .
Top 90 Education Trends in 2017
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Foldable Cardboard Desks
HaYoung Lee Created This Portable Desk for India's Street Kids
89
Female-Funded Investment Firms
'Female Funders' is a Platform Helping Women Pursue Angel Investing
88
Emotional First Aid Kits
Designer Rui Sun Has Created a First Aid Kit for Mental Health Awareness
87
Self-Cleaning Green Fish Tanks
'Back to the Roots' Water Garden Grows Organic Herbs and Sprouts
86
VR Language-Learning Apps
Mondly Uses Immersion to Teach Users New Languages
85
Web Development Platforms
New Venture uiplease Helps You to Learn How to Code UI Animation
84
Language-Teaching Robots
The EMYS Interactive Robots Help Your Child Learn a Foreign Language
83
Public Sunscreen Dispensers
Toronto Installed Free Sunscreen Stations in Some of its Parks
82
Prejudice Awareness Apps
This App Helps Discourage Stereotyping Using Smartphone-Based Interaction
81
Secure School Redesigns
Svigals + Partners New Sandy Hook Elementary Accommodates for Trauma
80
Educational Eco Players
This Poverty-Fighting Program Uses a Solar MP3 Player to Help Poor Women
79
DIY Biodesign Kits
The Bixels Bio-Pixel Display and DNA Computer Lets You Experiment with DNA
78
Innovation-Focused University Ads
The University of Victoria's Edge Campaign Considers Its Impact
77
Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks
Alphabuild Blocks are Unrestricted Magnetic Learning Toys
76
Emotive Scientist Robots
'Professor Einstein' is a Miniature Robot Modeled After Albert Einstein
75
Augmented Reality Surgery Training
Touch Surgery's Scientifically Accurate Training is at CES 2017
74
Augmented Reality Training Manuals
ioxp Uses Cognitive AR to Create Instructive Workplace Guides
73
Interactive Zoo Apps
The Pittsburgh Zoo's App Combines Selfie Revelry With An Educational Message
72
Revisionary Writing Tools
Startup Speare Makes the Editing and Writing Experience More Efficient
71
Maternal Coding Communities
This Online Community for Moms Focuses on Learning How to Code
70
School-Supporting Toothpastes
The WITH MY Natural Vegan Toothpaste is Free of Chemicals
69
Drag Queen Storytelling Sessions
Toronto's Library is Hosting Drag Queen Storytime Events for Kids
68
Professional Workshop Marketplaces
Startup ClassCode Helps You Find Short Tech Classes Online
67
Online Language-Learning Platforms
LingQ Lets You Learn Languages Online With Digital Content
66
Robotic Teaching Assistants
This Intelligent Learning Assistant Provides Classroom Support
65
Kid-Friendly Cooking Workshops
The Little Chef's Cooking Event Teaches Kids About Proper Nutrition
64
Prestigious Free Photography Courses
Harvard's Photography Course is Available Online
63
Career-Focused Tech Platforms
Steve Wozniak is Launching an Education Platform Called 'Woz U'
62
Empowering Fairy Tales
Rebel Girls 2 Features More Inspirational Female Figures
61
Cohesive College Ads
Algonquin College's Campaign Promotes Its Dedication to Personalized Learning
60
Cheap Coworking Venues
La Permanence is a €1 Coworking Space in Paris That is Extremely Accessible
59
Fantasy Linguistics Courses
'The Linguistics of Game of Thrones' is a New Course at UC Berkeley
58
Astronaut Simulation Apps
NASA 'Science Investigations: Plant Growth' Teaches Crop Growth in Space
57
Augmented Reality Globes
'Orboot' is a Map Globe That Teaches Kids About Countries and Cultures
56
Virtual Driving Lessons
Aceable Uses VR to Reduce Car-Related Deaths
55
Impatient Language-Learning Apps
WaitSuite Teaches Users New Languages During Loading Screens
54
Minimalist Tech Jargon Glossaries
The Sideways Dictionary Uses Analogies to Define Technical Terms
53
Foraging-Focused Food Apps
The Vild Mad App Teaches You to Forage For Wild Foods
52
Self-Driving Educational Endeavors
Waymo Created an Awareness-Raising Self-Driving Campaign
51
Caffeinated College Courses
'The Design of Coffee' is a Chemical Engineering Course at UC Davis
50
Mixed Reality Teaching Platforms
Microsoft's 'View Mixed Reality' Can Help Contextualize Lessons
49
Gaelic-Speaking Pop Ups
Informal Irish Language-Encouraging Events are Occurring Internationally
48
Ghanaian E-Learning Platforms
The Ghanaian Web Platform eCampus Educates Students Online
47
Virtual Medical Patient Experiences
SimforHealth Will Debut Its Doctor-Training VR at CES 2017
46
Animated Storytelling Courses
'Pixar In A Box' is a Storytelling Course Available on Khan Academy
45
Teen-Focused Journal Designs
The NOSO Journal Helps Teens Unplug, Plan and Set Personal Goals
44
Knowledge Retention Notebooks
Zipnote Makes It Easier for Students to Remember New Information
43
Emergency Temporary Schools
Portakabin Built a School for Those Near Grenfell Tower
42
Video Chat Learning Platforms
Interactive Video Chat Startup HowNow Connects Students and Teachers
41
Agriculture-Themed Children's Events
This Initiative Teaches Children About Farming & Agriculture
40
Youth Farming Programs
BK Farmyards is a Partnership with a High School in Brooklyn
39
Virtual Reality Storytelling Films
'Define American' Uses VR to Connect Guests to Social Movements
38
Braille Learning Kits
'The Read Read' Teaches Blind People to Read Braille Without an Instructor
37
Subway Radio Initiatives
Kemet Radio is Producing Education Radio Programming for Cairo Commuters
36
Childhood Innovation Labs
Austin's 'Thinkery' Offers Teaches Kids to Ask Why and How
35
AR Lunar Models
AstroReality's 3D-Printed Moon Model Comes Alive with Augmented Reality
34
IoT Starter Sets
Acer's CloudProfessor Empowers Young Innovators in the Internet of Things Era
33
Democratic Kindergarten Classes
This Preschool in Germany Has Students Vote on Major Decisions
32
Organizational Parent Platforms
'SignUpGenius' is an Online Tool to Help Parents Stay Organized
31
Child-Mourning Communities
'The Compassionate Friends' Emotionally Supports Families
30
Shipwreck VR Simulators
'Titanic VR' Brings the Sunken Titanic to Life for Immersive Education
29
Skill Development Platforms
Forge Offers Mentorship and Learning for Teams With an Online Network
28
Product Dev Course Kits
The Paisley Labs Agency in a Box Helps You Learn Product Development
27
Revision-Focused Student Software
The Startup Offers Productivity-Enhancing Online Course Software
26
Groundwater Geology Websites
This Website Helps Measure Decline Of Groundwater Levels In Houston
25
Autistic Adult Coding Classes
'Coding Autism' Teaches Programming to Adults with Autism
24
Rapper-Led Career Workshops
Big Sean's 'Mogul Prep' Initiative Aims to Decrease Unemployment Rates
23
Linguistic Heritage Apps
The Nubi Language App Seeks to Protect Ancient Egyptian Heritage
22
Kid-Taught Science Lessons
'Tornado in a Jar' is from the Oliver's Science Lab YouTube Series
21
Rugged Educational Cases
The KioKit Digital Learning Box From BRCK Education is for Kenyan Schools
20
Educational Wordsearch Bots
IssyBot Helps Young Kids With Reading, Spelling, and Typing Skills
19
Gallant Knight Schools
Westminster Abbey's 'Medieval Mayhem' Takes Kids Through Knight School
18
Saturated University Promotions
Deakin University's Think Young Ad Encourages Innovative Thinking
17
Dyslexic Captcha Campaigns
Jaslok Hospital's Dyslexia Awareness Campaign Used Internet Captchas
16
Classroom-Connecting Video Chats
KIND's 'Empatico' Connects Classrooms from Around the World
15
Spooky Family-Friendly Activities
'Beyond the Grave' Teaches About Those Underfoot at Westminster
14
Math-Centric Board Games
The 'Race to Infinity' Game Helps Children Fall in Love with Mathematics
13
Streamlined Supplies Sites
TeacherLists Makes It Easy to Get Ready for the Back-to-School Season
12
Inspirational Science Events
Inspirefest Family Fringe Taught Kids About the Potential of Sciences
11
Printed Museum Artifacts
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is Sharing Free Printed Artifacts
10
Family-Oriented University Campaigns
This University of Phoenix Student Ad Considers Its Alumni
9
Streamlined School Selection Apps
This App Helps Disadvantaged New Yorkers Identify School Options
8
Surreal Higher Education Campaigns
This Australian University's Ad Shows the Power of Teamwork
7
Exotic Caterpillar Videos
The Caterpillar Lab's Videos Show the Insect's Tremendous Diversity
6
Children's Reading Festivals
The WordPlay Reading Festival for Kids Encourage Childhood Literacy
5
Equitable Journalism Courses
'New Architecture Writers' Offers Writing Courses for Minorities
4
Guitar-Powered Blenders
The Big Bang Fair Created a Fun Sound Energy Experiment to Engage Kids
3
Film-Inspired STEM Programs
'Hidden Figures' Inspired #HiddenNoMore to Promote STEM Diversity
2
Patience-Encouraging Autism PSAs
This Short Video Shows How Overwhelming Some Interactions Can Be
1
Diverse Tech Fellowships
Code2040's Fellows Program for Latinx and Black Students is Now in NYC
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