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Combination Learning

Educational apps are reconfigured to interact with objects and environments

Implications - Educational smartphone apps that interact or work in conjunction with real-world objects allow students to have a learning experience that is not only more engaging, but also hands-on in its approach. This combination of the virtual and the tangible points to the future of education, which seeks to be tech-centric with real-world implications.
Workshop Question - Consumers increasingly expect companies to provide high-tech offerings; how could you adopt tech in a way that engages your customer?
Trend Themes
1. Mixed Reality Learning - The combination of virtual and tangible objects and environments in educational tools is redefining how children learn.
2. Smart Gardening - Integrating sensors and mobile apps to gardening sets and kits is shaping how children learn about the importance of growing and nurturing living things.
3. Fintech for Children - Embracing fintech and behavioral economics to teach kids about financial management and investment is becoming more popular.
Industry Implications
1. Edtech - The education technology industry is being transformed by the rise of interactive, mixed reality learning tools.
2. Toy and Game Design - The development of smart, connected, educational toys and games is reshaping the children's toy market.
3. Fintech - The fintech sector is beginning to develop products focused on financial literacy and investment for children.
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