Microguide: Which career in Edtech is right for you?

Let us be the first to say congratulations on thinking about this next step in your education career! If you choose to impact education outside the four walls of a classroom, you are still using your expertise to make a lasting impact on the field. You are not leaving or quitting education; don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!

Ok, ok. Off my soapbox and onto the article!

When considering a career in Edtech, you’ll want to think through these things:

• Your strengths

• Your passions

• Your working style

I’ll explore each of these AND what they mean in this micro-guide.

1. What are your strengths?

You can journal on this, ask a friend, or take a test like the Clifton Strengths Assessment. This test has a cost, but it provides you with a ton of insight!

Here are just a few of the strengths you’ll need for various roles in Edtech.