Establishing EdTech Work Scenarios: Interviews with Employees from the EdTech Industry

• In Event: SICET- Career Development (v)

Short Description

Educational Technology (EdTech) is a rising industry, and new forms of educational products using various technologies are emerging. EdTech programs at universities prepare students for qualifications to work in EdTech industries. However, EdTech students in China are experiencing difficulties in finding jobs that well fit their background. In this study, we interviewed 40 EdTech employees about how they worked at their positions. We aimed to help EdTech students better prepare themselves for these positions.

Authors

• Presenter: Hao He, University of Missouri Columbia

• Contributor: Chao Qin, Yunnan Minzu University

• Presenter: Jiawen Zhu, College of Education, University of Florida

• Contributor: Wenyu Meng, University College London

• Contributor: Yangyang Li, Lanzhou City University

• Contributor: Yanjia Liu, Yunnan Minzu University

• Contributor: Hemei Zhang, Yunnan Minzu University