IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Education 2022 Predictions

IDC FutureScape Figure

• Figure: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Education 2022 Top 10 Predictions

Executive Summary

IDC FutureScape Predictions

• Summary of External Drivers

• Predictions: Impact on Technology Buyers

• Prediction 1: Due to Digital Fatigue from Prolonged Remote Learning, Learner Engagement Will Decline 30% in 2022, Leading Institutions to Develop New Digital Content and Pedagogy for Improved Learning Experiences

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

• Prediction 2: In 2022, 60% of Tertiary Institutions Will Have Difficulty Selecting the Correct Algorithms to Implement AI-Based Personalization Services, Inhibiting Their Ability to Improve the Student Experience

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

• Prediction 3: By 2023, 70% of Online Schools Will Use Multifactor Authentication for a Zero Trust Approach to Cope with Rising Cyber-Risks and 50% Will Adopt Managed Security Services Due to Increased Workloads

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

• Prediction 4: As Global Pressure Mounts to Close the Homework Gap, by 2023, 70% of Education Institutions Will Partner with IT Suppliers to Provide Connectivity, Devices, and Skills Training to Students and Faculty

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

• Prediction 5: By 2024, 40% of Education Institutions Will Adopt a Hybrid-First Approach to Operations and Service Delivery, Driven by High Demand for Flexible Learning Options Among Students and Lifelong Learners

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

• Prediction 6: By 2024, 40% of Institutions Will Procure Device-Agnostic, Low-Code/No-Code Solutions to Empower Non-IT Personnel to Rapidly Develop New Services and Increase Employee Responsiveness to Student Needs

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

• Prediction 7: To Improve Student Outcomes, by 2025, 25% of Schools Will Use Analytics Platforms That Enable a 360 View of Student Risk and Success Factors via Integrated Student Data Across Back-Office Functions

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

• Prediction 8: By 2026, 70% of Tertiary Schools Will Increase Investments in AR/VR to Accelerate Research Innovation and Enable Immersive, Collaborative, and Engaging Educational Experiences

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

• Prediction 9: To Reduce Costs and Emissions, Higher Education Institutions Will Increasingly Adopt Digital Twins to Optimize Energy and Space Use and Improve Operational Efficiency by 30% by 2026

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

• Prediction 10: To Help Students Advance Digital Skills, 80% of Tertiary Schools and 35% of Secondary Schools Will Have Embedded Workforce Training Provided by Private Sector Partners into Curriculums by 2027

• Associated Drivers

• IT Impact

• Guidance

Advice for Technology Buyers

• Ensure Mission Alignment in Digital Transformation

• Embrace Hybrid First

• Simplify the Technology Stack and Digital Workflows

• Prioritize Flexibility and Adaptability While Balancing Security Priorities

• Outline Key Lessons Learned from Two Years of COVID-19-Era Learning

• Focus on Building a Strong Digital Foundation

External Drivers: Detail

• Cybersecurity and Risk — The Threat Environment Just Keeps Scaling

• The Future Enterprise — Thriving in a Jungle of Agile Innovation

• Embracing Digital First — New Strategies for Complexity and Ubiquity

• The Velocity of Connectedness — The Future Is Data in Motion

• Digital Ecosystem — Thriving in a Multiplatform World

• Environmental and Social Responsibility — A New Stakeholder-Driven Imperative

• Engagement Reimagined — From Responsive to Anticipatory

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