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What is the title of the presentation?
EdTech as a Tool for Reducing Human Capital Inequality
What does EdTech stand for?
Education Technology
True or False: Everyone can benefit from EdTech equally.
False
What is ROI?
Return on Investment
Human capital refers to the skills, knowledge, and experience of _______
individuals
Name one major barrier that EdTech can help reduce in education
Geography, Cost, or Gender (any one)
What term describes unequal access to internet, devices, and digital skills?
Digital Divide
Who is considered the founder of Human Capital Theory?
Gary Becker
According to the Human Capital Investment Model, education increases _______ and _______
Productivity and earnings
Which factor can limit EdTech’s impact on reducing inequality?
A) Digital divide (lack of internet or devices)
B) Employee engagement in online learning
C) Cost of online courses
D) Geographic location
A, B, C, D
Name one solution to help employees without devices access EdTech.
Public computer hubs, cheap devices, offline apps (any one)
Explain the Human Capital Investment Model in one sentence
Education is an investment in skills that increases productivity and earnings
What does “actively supporting inclusion” mean?
Creating real conditions so everyone can participate and succeed
Name one indirect benefit of EdTech on human capital
Employee retention, engagement, diversity, inclusion
Explain in one sentence why companies invest in employee education
To increase skills and productivity, leading to higher ROI and competitive advantage
Your company has $1M to spend on employee development. You want to reduce inequality and increase productivity. However, 30% of employees lack good internet or devices. Which approach is best?
A) Spend all $1M on elite university programs
B) Invest in an internal EdTech platform AND provide devices/internet access
C) Only offer free certifications to external applicants
B) Invest in an internal EdTech platform AND provide devices/internet access