Educational technology in a world of hybrid working is the focus in this edition of Business Day Spotlight, in which host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Optimi Home MD Louise Schoonwinkel.
Distance learning and home education are no longer only for children who struggle with mainstream schooling, says Schoonwinkel. “There’s an education revolution taking place and a new generation of learners can adapt to the new world through online learning,” she adds.
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The educator talks about changes that have taken place in the education industry in the past 18 months as a result of the pandemic, a time in which technology has also evolved.
She also explains why online learning has the potential to become the new norm, highlighting that the new generation of pupils and students is different. She adds that online learning appeals to a wide range of people, from athletes who need flexibility to children whose families travel frequently.
Ultimately, Schoonwinkel advocates for this type of learning, saying the approach prepares children for tertiary education and the new working world — “a hybrid environment that’s unlikely to return to pre-Covid norms”.
Topics of discussion include Optimi Home’s business model, ways in which the company has differentiated itself from other online education players, trends in the sector, the differences between live online learning and traditional internet-based courses and educational technology’s place in a hybrid working world.
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