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3 Best books on EdTech
September 05, 2025 | Author: Maria Lin
Here is my list of 3 most interesting books about Educational Technology:
1. ChatGPT in the Classroom: The Future of Educational AI
This book explores why AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming increasingly important in education. The author argues that with ChatGPT education can be adjusted to the unique needs and learning styles of each student. For example, teacher can enter a prompt into the chat, indicating the student’s level and difficulty, such as “Generate introductory algebra problem focusing on linear equations.” ChatGPT then produces a set of problems tailored to that student’s needs. AI can also automate time-consuming administrative processes, allowing teachers spend more time teaching and less time on paperwork (FYI teachers spend hours on tasks like taking attendance, grading papers and preparing reports). Tools like DALL E can be used to create visualizations and simulations. For example, a teacher can enter a prompt like “Show me a simulation of the water cycle in a tropical rainforest” - and DALL E creates a visual or interactive model that illustrates a concept. Additionally, AI can level the playing field for students in remote or underfunded schools that may lack experienced teachers or specialized textbooks - AI can fill this gap.
2. Educating a Billion: How EdTech Start-ups, Apps, YouTube and AI Disrupted Education
India today is an EdTech champion and this book explains why. The breakthrough came in 2020–21 when Covid-19 shut down all traditional forms of education — schools, colleges, coaching centres. Traditional educators were forced to embrace technology, creating a hybrid classroom that began to gain popularity. A new segment within edtech emerged — university education and education for working professionals — which began to grow thanks to the tailwind of Covid-19. The author tells this story through the eyes of upGrad, one of the segment’s outsiders that managed to emerge as a winner during the Covid-19 years. The story of Indian edtech is also the story of venture capital in India’s startup sector. Ironically, in a highly regulated segment of the economy, where the government allocates about 5% of the budget annually, India is still receiving the necessary venture capital from overseas investors to achieve significant growth and spread quality education. These funds were coming to India for a reason. India is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, yet the population is poorly educated. For this reason, investing in edtech companies promises high returns for venture investors.
3. The Complete EdTech Coach: An Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning
This book promotes the concept of Organic EdTech Coaching to help teachers navigate the world of AI, TikTok and Netflix. Teachers have to change the way they teach to accommodate their students’ use of technology. This comes at a time when they, teachers, are already overwhelmed by standardized tests, new initiatives and an ever-changing educational landscape. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many teachers to embrace digital tools from EdTech companies. Just as the printing press gave more people access to knowledge in the 15th century, today’s digital tools can allow more students learn in ways that work for them. The job of educator is not to block this access to content, but to expand it, guiding them to better strategies of learning outside of the classroom. Students are becoming more resourceful and learn to use technology to increase their access to knowledge. All of this creates a real need for EdTech coaches. An EdTech coach helps teachers develop student's digital citizenship within the context of the subject and curriculum. They train educators to use technologies like speech to text functions, translators, AI-chatbots, platforms like Google Classroom and Flipgrid to create a safe environment for positive digital behavior.
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1. ChatGPT in the Classroom: The Future of Educational AI
This book explores why AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming increasingly important in education. The author argues that with ChatGPT education can be adjusted to the unique needs and learning styles of each student. For example, teacher can enter a prompt into the chat, indicating the student’s level and difficulty, such as “Generate introductory algebra problem focusing on linear equations.” ChatGPT then produces a set of problems tailored to that student’s needs. AI can also automate time-consuming administrative processes, allowing teachers spend more time teaching and less time on paperwork (FYI teachers spend hours on tasks like taking attendance, grading papers and preparing reports). Tools like DALL E can be used to create visualizations and simulations. For example, a teacher can enter a prompt like “Show me a simulation of the water cycle in a tropical rainforest” - and DALL E creates a visual or interactive model that illustrates a concept. Additionally, AI can level the playing field for students in remote or underfunded schools that may lack experienced teachers or specialized textbooks - AI can fill this gap.
2. Educating a Billion: How EdTech Start-ups, Apps, YouTube and AI Disrupted Education
India today is an EdTech champion and this book explains why. The breakthrough came in 2020–21 when Covid-19 shut down all traditional forms of education — schools, colleges, coaching centres. Traditional educators were forced to embrace technology, creating a hybrid classroom that began to gain popularity. A new segment within edtech emerged — university education and education for working professionals — which began to grow thanks to the tailwind of Covid-19. The author tells this story through the eyes of upGrad, one of the segment’s outsiders that managed to emerge as a winner during the Covid-19 years. The story of Indian edtech is also the story of venture capital in India’s startup sector. Ironically, in a highly regulated segment of the economy, where the government allocates about 5% of the budget annually, India is still receiving the necessary venture capital from overseas investors to achieve significant growth and spread quality education. These funds were coming to India for a reason. India is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, yet the population is poorly educated. For this reason, investing in edtech companies promises high returns for venture investors.
3. The Complete EdTech Coach: An Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning
This book promotes the concept of Organic EdTech Coaching to help teachers navigate the world of AI, TikTok and Netflix. Teachers have to change the way they teach to accommodate their students’ use of technology. This comes at a time when they, teachers, are already overwhelmed by standardized tests, new initiatives and an ever-changing educational landscape. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many teachers to embrace digital tools from EdTech companies. Just as the printing press gave more people access to knowledge in the 15th century, today’s digital tools can allow more students learn in ways that work for them. The job of educator is not to block this access to content, but to expand it, guiding them to better strategies of learning outside of the classroom. Students are becoming more resourceful and learn to use technology to increase their access to knowledge. All of this creates a real need for EdTech coaches. An EdTech coach helps teachers develop student's digital citizenship within the context of the subject and curriculum. They train educators to use technologies like speech to text functions, translators, AI-chatbots, platforms like Google Classroom and Flipgrid to create a safe environment for positive digital behavior.
See also: Top 10 eBook Organizers
