edtech

[/ˈɛdtɛk/]
nounpl: edtechs
tecnologia educacional
1. Technology and software designed and used to support teaching and learning processes in educational settings
The edtech startup developed an AI-powered platform for personalized learning.
A startup de tecnologia educacional desenvolveu uma plataforma alimentada por IA para aprendizado personalizado.
2. The educational technology industry or sector as a whole
Edtech has seen massive growth since the pandemic forced schools to go online.
O setor de tecnologia educacional teve crescimento massivo desde que a pandemia forçou as escolas a adotarem o ensino online.
3. Digital tools, applications, and devices used to enhance educational outcomes
Teachers are integrating edtech solutions into their classrooms to increase student engagement.
Os professores estão integrando soluções de tecnologia educacional em suas salas de aula para aumentar o engajamento dos alunos.
Edtech is a rapidly growing sector globally, with significant investment in Brazil particularly post-COVID-19 pandemic. The term 'edtech' itself is widely used as a loanword in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in startup ecosystems in São Paulo and among younger professionals. In more formal or traditional educational contexts, the full Portuguese term 'tecnologia educacional' is preferred. The edtech industry has become a major focus for both private investment and government educational initiatives in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
educational technologylearning technologydigital learninge-learning
Antonyms / Antônimos
traditional educationanalog learning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tecnologia educacional
Standard term used across Brazil; 'edtech' is also commonly used in Portuguese as a loanword in business and startup contexts
São Paulo
edtech
Frequently used in tech hubs; the English term is prevalent in startup and business communities
Rio de Janeiro
tecnologia educacional or edtech
Mixed usage depending on context; more formal contexts prefer Portuguese translation
Portugal
tecnologia educacional
Portuguese speakers typically use the full Portuguese term; 'edtech' is less commonly adopted

Related Words

learning management system (LMS)online learningdigital classroomSTEM educationremote learningblended learning

Related Idioms & Phrases

disrupt education with edtech
edtech revolution
edtech ecosystem
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