Transitioning Teaching Skills into Edtech Products: Bridging the Gap Between the Classroom and the Marketplace

Authors

  • Musiliu Adekola ADEROJU Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • Mohammed Rabiu ABDULRAHMAN Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • Ebenezer Sanya IBIRONKE Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Keywords:

Edupreneurship, Edtech Innovation, Teaching Skills, Digital Learning, Technology Literacy, User-Centered design

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.

Author Biographies

Musiliu Adekola ADEROJU, Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Mohammed Rabiu ABDULRAHMAN, Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Ebenezer Sanya IBIRONKE, Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

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. Retrieved from https://ije.unilorinedu.sch.ng/index.php/ije/article/view/268