Harrison is the Executive Vice President of North America at Linewize. He oversees business operations and works closely with regional and global teams to ensure partner schools and districts have an exceptional experience with Linewize products and services. Harrison’s career journey has been centered around supporting and implementing edtech software in the largest K-12 school systems in the US. Throughout his career, he has spent a great deal of time in the classroom testing product effectiveness, as well as driving growth for other K-12 focused companies.
What edtech trends in 2024 will take top billing in schools and districts? We asked experts and stakeholders.
The youth mental health crisis will continue to be a focus for educators as they search for ways to help students through today’s unique hardships. As we explore ways to use technology for good, it’s important to evaluate how EdTech tools can help school districts, teachers and even families navigate a mental health pandemic in which almost three million youth reported experiencing severe major depression in 2023. Meeting students where they are – in today’s world, online – is the key to helping ensure they feel safe reporting on their wellbeing. Some students avoid asking for help in-person, as they may feel embarrassed or fear negative repercussions or backlash. Technological tools that offer anonymous check-ins on personal wellbeing, school culture and more can encourage students to seek out the help and resources they need. Additionally, we need to support our youth at school, at home and everywhere in between. In 2024, educators will prioritize technology that brings schools and families together to monitor and improve students’ wellbeing and ensure any red flags are detected and addressed as early as possible.