Are we preparing learners for jobs that will no longer exist? According to the 2023 World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Survey, 74.9 percent of 803 organizations surveyed are likely or highly likely to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the next five years. Additionally, AI and robots are expected to be the largest job displacers over the next five years, especially for dangerous or repetitive tasks. Improving workplace safety and eliminating numbing jobs, so that people can instead pursue the learning that re- or upskills them into a better career would help society get back on track to completing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Given that global society is at the tipping point of several social and economic macro transitions, an evolution in how we imagine the future of educational design is required. This reimagining of pedagogy must be accompanied by a re-enchantment of the educational system, critically the learning delivery platform, so that teachers and trainers are better equipped to mobilize learners to show up to their education and be inspired to adopt the mindset of a life-long learner.
To respond to this urgent task of creating learning that changes for the good, Echo360’s educational experts have been manically mission driven to develop the world’s only holistic Learning Transformation PlatformTM —the EchosystemTM — an interoperable and modular system of solutions for every Distance Learning challenge. What makes the EchosystemTM transformational? Our customer stories will show you how organizations of every variety, especially those in education and business, have seen improved engagement, stronger peer leadership and learning, and have been able to meet the accessibility, design, and budget needs of all learners, instructors, and administrators.
Echo360 measures these transformations in improved equity in learning and outcomes, higher student attendance and retention, greater quality of experience and satisfaction, and better affordability. To accelerate these transformations globally, EchosystemTM solutions leverage AI to vitalize distance and in-person learning through augmented reality, save instructors and administrators time on content creation, and improve the sophistication and legibility of analytics that create personalize learning experiences.
In what Klaus Schwab defined as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the technology that is deployed to deliver evermore personalized educations must also actively create more opportunities for learners to practice and develop strong cognitive, interpersonal, self-leadership, and digital skills. Durable skills within those categories will keep workers employed and give recent certificate or degree-earners an edge when applying. In the future, this more available and qualified workforce will help aging nations adapt to the current gap between education and employment and growing nations flourish with employment opportunities.
As we stand on the brink of monumental shifts in both technology and the workforce, preparing learners for a future dominated by AI and automation requires a radical transformation of our educational systems. Echo360’s EchosystemTM is not just a response to this need — it’s a proactive solution that empowers educators, learners, and organizations to thrive in this new era. By fostering greater equity, engagement, and personalization, the EchosystemTM equips today’s learners with the durable skills they need to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. The future of education isn’t just about keeping up with technology — it’s about using technology to create a more meaningful, accessible, and inspiring learning journey for everybody.