Transitioning teaching skills into Edtech products: bridging the gap between the classroom and the marketplace
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2025
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Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin
Abstract
The 21st century encourages teachers to adapt their talents to the digital world and create unique
educational technology solutions as education evolves. This transformation into digital world not
only increases the effectiveness of teaching methods but also offers profitable chances for
educators to explore entrepreneurship. Using their classroom experiences, educators can discover
market deficiencies and design educational technology solutions that address the different needs
of learners. This paper discusses strategies for educators to effortlessly translate their teaching
skills into the invention, promotion, and dissemination of educational technology (EdTech)
solutions. By combining case studies and empirical research, this paper underlines the vital
necessity of collaboration, technology literacy, and market analysis in effectively blending
teaching expertise into the EdTech area. By examining the challenges and opportunities in this
evolving field, the paper aims to equip educators with the knowledge and resources to foster
creativity and excellence in modern teacher education.
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Edtech Innovation, Teaching Skills, Digital Learning, Technology Literacy, User-Centered Design
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Aderoju, M. A., Abdulrahman, M. R., & Ibironke, E.S. (2025). Transitioning teaching skills into Edtech products: bridging the gap between the classroom and the marketplace. Ilorin Journal of Education, 45(2), 461–475. Published by University of Ilorin Faculty of Education. Available at https://ije.unilorinedu.sch.ng/index.php/ije/issue/view/13