K-12 Digital Curriculum Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Growing demand for hybrid and remote learning solutions: The global shift towards the adoption of hybrid and remote learning models is anticipated to augment the sales of K-12 digital curriculum solutions. The developing regions are investing heavily in digital EdTech infrastructure. In 2023, the Education integrated digital curricula of Microsoft Teams hold up more than 264 million monthly active users. The increasing integration of flexible learning platforms in schools and colleges is poised to propel the revenue growth of K-12 digital curriculum producers.

• Advancements in AR/VR for immersive learning: The integration of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in digital learning platforms is expected to drive the sales of advanced curricula solutions. The Research Nester’s study estimates that the sales of AR/VR EdTech solutions are projected to register an 18.5% CAGR by 2028. The developed regions, such as North America and Europe, are set to lead the sales of AR & VR-powered K-12 digital curriculum solutions, owing to the presence of next-gen education infrastructure.

Challenges

• Strict data protection regulations: The strict data protection policies are challenging the cross-border expansion of digital education information. The data privacy laws restrict the transfer of student data, impose strict compliance on the protection of personal information, which leads to a delay in the adoption of new K-12 digital curriculum platforms. Also, these regulations change according to the jurisdictions, due to which many end users refrain from investing in K-12 digital curriculum solutions.
• Infrastructure gaps: The digital infrastructure gaps in price-sensitive K-12 digital curriculum markets are hampering the trade of K-12 digital curriculum technologies. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), nearly 36.5% of the total population doesn’t have internet access. This affects end users from getting global information with one tap. The poor internet connectivity and low infrastructure budget are expected to hinder the K-12 digital curriculum market growth in poor regions.