Technologies for education: an opportunity for France

EdTech: 12 proposals to meet the challenges of accelerating digital training

Driven by the liberalization of the training market and the acceleration of digital transformation, the EdTech sector has seen unprecedented growth in France and worldwide in recent years. Faced with the twin challenges of ecological and digital transition, companies in this sector are essential not only for training in the skills that will be central to tomorrow’s job market, but also for understanding the issues involved. In a world in perpetual motion, technological upheavals require training that continues throughout life, and are transforming the way we train. The arrival of AI and GPT Chat have recently shaken up our perception of work and training: schools and companies alike must now consider how best to use these tools, and train their students and employees to use them “responsibly”. What’s more, EdTech is also an invaluable ally in promoting a more inclusive and adaptive education: digital learning, and in particular blended learning and adaptive learning, help to meet today’s training challenges, by offering agile and “tailor-made” tools that are effective in boosting skills and combating school drop-out.At the heart of tomorrow’s transitions, the French industry nevertheless remains fragmented and needs to move up a gear to meet growing needs. With this in mind, Numeum, EducAzur, AFINEF, EdTech France and EdTech Grand Ouest have joined forces to carry out an in-depth study and come up with 12 proposals, developed in 7 areas, to meet the challenges of accelerating digital training.