7 Ways Small Businesses Can Take Advantage of Recent Advances in EdTech

Of course, creating case studies comes in many different forms. As long as you focus on telling the story and relaying your brand in the most effective way, you’ll be all set.

After your case studies are ready, you can use them to market in a variety of ways. From using them throughout your sales funnels to embedding them in social media campaigns, the options are endless. 

Note: Looking for step-by-step instructions on creating case studies? Check out this article on how to write a case study for a complete walkthrough. 

6. USING INTELLIGENT SOFTWARE

Possibly one of the greatest EdTech advancements so far is intelligent software. Intelligent software (or smart software) refers to any application using artificial intelligence to analyze and interpret data and/or communicate with systems and humans.

For instance, monday.com’s Work OS offers intelligent project management software, CRM and Sales management software, task management software, and more. 

Its automations can connect boards (a board is a virtual whiteboard where projects are stored). Sales dashboards automatically pull data from other boards to see how teams are performing. This service also offers automations that reflect project status changes and integrations to connect other applications to the platform.

If all of that was a bit wordy, the gist is this: intelligent software takes care of operational tasks that would otherwise get done manually. 

So, if you turn a project in late, the system will flag it as overdue. When you complete a task, the system will flag it as complete. Intelligent software also promotes easy collaboration. Teams can share files, notes, and project statuses in real-time. 

They can also send instant messages and add @mentions to tasks when they need to communicate about task details. But really, the options are endless.

From product planning to design management, intelligent platforms adapt to exactly what businesses need to get work done seamlessly. 

Here are some other advantages to using intelligent software:

• Some platforms can be adjusted to help teams of all sizes
• One platform manages and stores all company work 
• Access to analytics and robust reporting features 
• Ability to custom build apps with little to no code 
• Multiple view styles available like Gantt, Kanban, and more
• Ready made customizable templates for projects, tasks, and timelines 
• Flexible and adaptable 

When deciding which software company to use, consider testing out a few to see which works best for your team. Most SaaS (software as a service) companies like Tracklify offer free trials, so be sure to take advantage of those while you can. Here is a handy guide for SEO project management.

7. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF STEM MATERIALS

And finally, as technology has increasingly become a crucial aspect of modern life, schools have put a greater focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. 

This gives small businesses greater access to STEM materials and skills to use as business and development resources. STEM skills are instrumental in coding, programming, and robotics, but can also extend far beyond industries that specialize in STEM subjects. 

Small businesses can also hire STEM workers to provide advanced problem-solving skills and innovative approaches to using technology (that other employees wouldn’t even consider). 

From accountants to IT specialists to office professionals, STEM workers are a great asset to small businesses looking to think outside of the box.

WRAP UP 

Using EdTech developments is an effective way to scale your business, attract top talent, and serve your customers. 

From conducting research to training employees to onboarding customers, small businesses have ample opportunity to propel their business forward with EdTech advances. 

Casey Sullivan
Bookafy — online appointment scheduling for growing businesses.