Holon IQ is a highly intelligent education market data-driven source. Analysts and experts from 6 continents publish over 200 open source knowledge reports (research and forecasts) each year. They also have an open source taxonomy for the future of education called the Global Learning Landscape; it provides “a common structure and language for identifying, tracking and making sense of the complexity and volume of innovation happening in education all around the world.” It maps initiatives and trends across all areas in the education market.
Holon IQ describe what they do as:
We help companies, institutions, governments and investors power growth and innovation by connecting billions of data points about education startups, technologies, deal flow, schools, universities, jobs, skills, research and patents and apply machine learning to analyze, evaluate and identify patterns, generating insights that help clients make data-driven decisions and answer strategic questions.
This source really has something for everyone and can inform educators, entrepreneurs, and others to help them make smart decisions in their practice and education technology ventures. You can subscribe to a weekly newsletter to be among the first to learn about the latest research on education trends and predictions.
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HolonIQ is a huge EdTech and market projection source that provides valuable information about current education tech initiatives, tech markets, and future trends in education around the globe. It collects vast amounts of data and uses machine learning to analyze thousands of products, organizations, and institutions to forecast the future of education. It’s Global Learning Landscapes Taxonomy is a very useful tool to locate the top Ed tech companies and their applications/platforms relating to whatever niche you are interested in. For example, if you are interested in tech games for K-12 you can filter for K-12 and then select the Games & Sim box icon. This will direct you to a section describing that category followed by icon links for websites/applications that fit the category.
This tool is appealing to the eyes, user friendly, and open-sourced. What I really like about this company is that they consult with global experts in the field to interpret their analysis, not simply relying on what their machine learning and AI algorithms are telling them. This combination of human expertise and machine learning really builds my confidence in their work. I actually recently used this taxonomy to locate resources for my job where I was looking for companies that specialized in class management in order to help keep track of my trainee’s progress. By using this tool I was able to find many options that I could compare and contrast to find what application worked best for my organization.
With so many resources available out there it is challenging to navigate this vast EdTech landscape. HolonIQ does a great job pulling thousands of resources together and hosting them in one central location. In the future, I will most likely continue to use this website and follow it’s market projections. I think it will keep me well informed about the current state of EdTech and it’s future predictions.
Grant, I also found the GLLT to be a useful collection of technologies, and appreciated the ability to reorganize the table by different criteria. For me, this was the most appealing feature of the site. I’d be curious to find out more about the data sets they collect (mostly which!), but that info doesn’t seem to be readily available to non-clients. For those that like infographics, they have some impactful ones.
Yes, I was trying to find more about the data sets as well but it sounds like they get a lot of their data sets from the World Bank, OECD, and UNESCO. I requested a demo the other day but I have yet to hear back from anyone. I will let you know what comes of it. Not sure if you checked out their Education in 2030 report but it is pretty interesting too. Since the report was completed in pre-Covid19, my question is how and in what ways would this pandemic have affected their future predictions (i.e. possible outcomes)? I guess this still is a tricky question to ask.
https://www.holoniq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/HolonIQ-Education-in-2030.pdf
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HolonIQ defines itself as the “world’s smartest source of education intelligence to power decisions that matter”. As it powers decisions that matter, it is powering the new education economy. In order to review this source, I am focusing on how HolonIQ addresses the Covid-19 global education outlook, a topic I have followed deeply via published academic articles and the media. According to HolonIQ respondents, COVID-19 expects education organizations to be worse off in the short and long term. Demand in global education is expected to weaken as strategically organizations shift to new technologies and operational improvement. Workforce decreases are expected to double, increases are reduced and the collective view of disruption is now weighted heavily to happen before 2025, if not the next 24 months.
In contrast, the first three-quarters of 2020 mark a global record for EdTech Venture Capital. The fourth quarter boasts a strong pipeline with reasonable potential 2020 will top $10B of VC for the full year. HolonQ’s list of ed-tech unicorn companies is also eye-opening. ByJu is the world’s leading ed-tech company valued at 10 B+ whereas most seem to be valued at 1 B+. I cannot believe the world’s leading ed-tech company tutors Grade 1, 2, and 3 English and Math. Prior to seeing this list, I would have assumed that the leading ed-tech company would be in a the field of AI or VR.
BYJU’S is an education technology company that offers personalized and easy-to-learn programs for students of grades 1-12. Launched in 2015, the BYJU’S app creates unique learning journeys for school children through engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and more. The team of education experts and teachers at BYJU’S creates compelling and relatable content that helps children understand the application of math, science, English, and arts. BYJU’S aims to combine technology, content, and visual learning to make every student fall in love with learning. In 2019, it acquired Osmo, a California-based educational games company. BYJU’S has now integrated Osmo’s computer vision technology to create a blended online-meets-offline learning experience.
I appreciate how clearly HolonIQ presents its information and how user-friendly the briefings are. I try to be as data-driven as I can be as I assess student learning. Finding a resource that is purely data-driven is a critical way to filter information.
This was my first time visiting HolonIQ and it was a very enlightening learning experience for me. As an Ed Tech specialist, I try to find new tools each year for my students to explore with the intention of helping them develop new skill sets. It is not an easy task to find tools that are teacher approved, student-friendly (including privacy concerns) and affordable for school implementation. HolonIQ allows you to search for tools based on the education level that is relevant to you. It makes me wonder what kind of EdTech tools people in Teacher Education programs are being exposed to throughout their training. This resource would be an excellent one to provide to teachers in training as a one-stop shop to explore and perhaps apply in their learning and practicum experiences. I once attended a Google Summit for Educators where presenters had the opportunity to showcase some of the latest EdTech trends, tools and teaching resources. I am a strong supporter of the Google Workspace for Education and the platforms they offer, however, I feel the HolonIQ offers a broader look at the most popular, trendy and innovative tools that are being used in classrooms around the world. One thing I did note however was the omission of one of the most notable school coding programs, Scratch, which was not included in the HolonIQ Coding section. Recognizing this does make me question what limitations this platform might have. All in all, if we want equal accessibility to 21st Century learning, educators in training must be provided with a standard EdTech resource which can be easily accessed and applied in the classroom.