EdTech Professionals Seek Career Guidance
12 posts across 5 communities since Jun 2026; 67% from r/edtech.
“I am a newly graduated undergraduate with a degree in teaching a foreign language. I am also doing my masters in School counseling currently. However, I just wonder if there’s any opportunities in the field of Ed Tech for someone like me. I am also open to take some courses or…”
“Hello everyone. I studied education as a Bachelor's and plan to move into Tech. What is the difference between an EdTech professional and an IT professional who works in an Educational setting. I have options to take either as an Educational path Aren't both being an…”
“Every person I meet in edtech seems to have such different journeys, I assume due to the interdisciplinary nature of the field. I'm curious about what paths different people took, what was your background, and why did you decide to get into edtech?”
Several posts indicate professionals in related fields (IT, Healthcare) are exploring careers or seeking advice on the current job outlook within EdTech. There's a desire to stay updated on industry trends and find suitable online master's programs.
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“I am a newly graduated undergraduate with a degree in teaching a foreign language. I am also doing my masters in School counseling currently. However, I just wonder if there’s any opportunities in the field of Ed Tech for someone like me. I am also…”
“Hello everyone. I studied education as a Bachelor's and plan to move into Tech. What is the difference between an EdTech professional and an IT professional who works in an Educational setting. I have options to take either as an Educational path Aren't both being an administrator for technology and its use in Education. Which degree would be better for me? submitted by /u/Content-Plankton-789 [link] [comments]”
“Every person I meet in edtech seems to have such different journeys, I assume due to the interdisciplinary nature of the field. I'm curious about what paths different people took, what was your background, and why did you decide to get into edtech? submitted by /u/ajourneytogrowth [link] [comments]”
“I’m looking to connect with people in Dubai/UAE who have experience in EdTech, K-12 education, school partnerships, B2B sales, curriculum, or education technology . I’m working in the STEM education space , building programmes and solutions for schools, and I’m interested in exploring potential collaborations, partnerships, and new opportunities in the UAE . I’m particularly interested in meeting: EdTech founders & entrepreneurs People working with schools / school groups Education consultan”
“I am a software engineer looking to make a career move soon. My priority is working at a company / on a product that at least doesn't make the world a worse place (which is unfortunately a lot to ask in the tech world). What are the companies / products that teachers or professors actually like to use / work with? submitted by /u/EbMinor33 [link] [comments]”
“Any advice for a higher education professional with a decade of experience looking to break into EdTech? TIA! submitted by /u/Short-Storm4339 [link] [comments]”
“Hey, I want to get up to speed on these industries so that I can go further at my current role (PM in medical education). If you have any newsletters, books, or anything useful that could help me get a better understanding of how these systems work, that would be greatly appreciated. submitted by /u/grandalchim [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I’ve been working in IT for several years, most recently as a Service Desk Analyst for a regional healthcare system supporting roughly 1,500 end users across hospitals and outpatient clinics. Before healthcare, I worked in K–12 education IT supporting staff and students, managing Chromebooks, Google Workspace, inventory, and endpoint support. Over the past year, I’ve realized that while I’ve gained a lot of valuable experience in healthcare IT, my long-term goal is to get back into”
“https://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/top-jobs-for-ed-tech-majors/ Using HandShake (an employment website for job listings, primarily for students), I found this article on EdTech jobs. Does it still seem accurate in 2026? What's the job outlook for either Healthcare IT or EdTech? I have a degree in Information Technology (with a focus on Computer Programming) where I have worked as a software developer for a little bit over 5 years, but I have just recently started considering changing ca”
“Simple question. Are there any journals, magazines or individuals you read/follow to help keep up with developments in the edtech field? submitted by /u/ImWithStupidKL [link] [comments]”