Connection means something very different for educators than it once did. A word that once meant WiFi in the classroom now refers to deeper relationships that spark learning. That concept of connection is driving new approaches in education.
When SXSW EDU launched in 2011, digital learning was on the rise. Computers were becoming commonplace in the classroom, not just in labs down the hall. Digital resources like tutoring videos and edtech platforms were expanding what education could offer. Connection meant accessing tools, people and expertise outside of the classroom.