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Roles and Work Environment
Education technology can be used to support learning and teaching in K-12, higher education, adult education and more. Roles in education technology can be very diverse, as are the work environments. Here are some paths to consider if you are interested in education technology:
- Schools or School Districts
- Nonprofits
- Startups
- For-Profit Companies
In a local school district, you may find education technology roles where you are working with students and teachers on technology integration (e.g., Instructional Technology Resource Teacher). In a nonprofit, you may be working to teach students technology skills to prepare them for college or to provide access to technology (e.g., Computers4Kids). In a startup or for-profit company, you may be developing, selling, or helping teachers implement education technology products. Here are some examples of ed tech companies and incubators:
- Teachstone - Charlottesville company (founded out of the Curry school) that works with student relationships and outcomes
- Learn Zillion - Curriculum Platforms and Lesson Planning
- Everfi - Curriculum Products (critical skills)
- UDemy, 2U - Online Learning Platforms
- Jefferson Education Accelerator - Ed Tech Incubator
- Remind - Communications App
Skills and Training
The skills you need in this field will vary depending on your role (e.g., curriculum development vs writing computer programs). Here are some skills you may consider developing if you are interested in working in ed tech:
- Public speaking & ability to pitch ideas
- Resiliency & flexibility
- Innovative & creative thinking
- Self-starting & taking initiative
- Knowledge of education curriculum
- Basic coding skills
Industry Timeline
The hiring timeline in education technology depends on the type of role you are applying for. More tech-heavy organizations or positions may recruit earlier in the fall, but most education, nonprofit, and startups tend to post jobs in the spring or on an ongoing basis. Meet with a career counselor if you have specific questions.
Find Opportunities
On-Grounds
HackCvile: SPARK: This is a 12-week program for UVA students interested in education innovation and changing the future of education.
Off-Grounds
EdSurge Job Board: EdSurge Inc. is an educational technology company that publishes newsletters and operates databases used by venture capitalists, teachers, school administrators and others.
ReinventEd Lab: Student-driven nonprofit advised by education and entrepreneurship experts. Creates a community of education innovators and puts on events and programs in Charlottesville.
Applying and Interviewing
Resumes and Cover Letters
Make sure to check out the Resumes and Cover Letters sections of the website for helpful advice and sample resumes and cover letters.
Interviewing
If you have never interviewed before, make sure to check out the interviewing section of our website. You can also conduct a mock interview with a career counselor for practice.
Additional Industry Resources
Blogs and Industry Research
- EdSurge
- Office of Innovation and Improvement - Department of Education
- Office of Education Technology - Department of Education
- Ed Tech Women
- Ed Tech Magazine
- EdTech Efficacy Research Academic Symposium - Curry School of Education at UVA
