What Type Of Person Thrives In The EdTech Industry, According To A Strategy Lead At Edpuzzle
The EdTech industry is diverse, needing "content developers," "specialists who've worked in the education space," and various other roles beyond typical tech backgrounds. A common thread among those who thrive, however, is a passion for education and a desire to "improve or help think about what the future state of education could look like."
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Kelsey Smith
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Edpuzzle
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UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
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Video Highlights
1. People from various backgrounds can thrive in the EdTech industry, not just those with typical tech backgrounds. Roles span from developers and engineers to content developers and education specialists.
2. Many EdTech roles offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact on education.
3. A common thread among those thriving in EdTech is a genuine interest in improving education and shaping its future.
Transcript
Who thrives in industry?
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
One of the nice things about the EdTech space is there isn't just one archetype of a person who will do well or who's needed. There are many different roles needed in EdTech that go beyond being a developer or working in a more traditional tech background job.
We need content developers and specialists who have worked in the education space. Depending on the company, there are many different roles in EdTech where you can have a meaningful impact.
However, one thing that brings people together is that those working in EdTech are generally interested in education in some way. They want to improve it or think about its future state. I think that's a common thread.
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