The Technology Headlines DEMAND FORCASTING & AI | Page 17

Due to these differences, educational publishers and
educational technology companies face a multitude of
challenges when localizing their products for different
regions. While most companies are prepared for basic
customization liketranslations,delivering a system that
accommodates each international schools’ distinctive needs
can be extremely difficult.
In order to successfully deliver blended learning models to
international schools,it is imperative that service providers
deliver a program that“blendsin” with the needs and
requirements that each location brings.
Some in-country considerations include:
• Government requirements and Ministry of Education
standards
• Local currency rates
• Accommodation of multiple languages for parents and
school administrators who do not speak English
AUGUST 2019
• Flexible learning tracks based on in-country requirements
• Flexible learning plans for students
• Flexible start and completion dates based on local semester
and school year starts
• Supplemental in country content – reflected on student
transcripts
• Experiential learning programs – understanding framework
and credit requirements
• Required extra programs such as STEM certificates, ELL,
remediation, summer school, and more.
“
One of the ways schools
have begun to implement
technology is through
blended learning practices.
“
own unique set of needs and requirementsfor their schools –
including in-country standards, compliance with government
education policies, curriculum, testing requirements and
overall school structure.
17