Celebrating the Humans Behind the Hardware: Digital Adoption Professionals Day.
A tribute to the educators, trainers & quiet catalysts behind every successful innovation.
Innovation Doesn’t Start With Tools. It Starts With People.
When we talk about innovation in education, it’s tempting to spotlight the tools: AI-powered platforms, interactive whiteboards, or STEM kits stacked with promise.
But real change doesn’t start with technology.
It starts with people.
People who notice a gap in their classroom.
People who take the first step—even when it’s the harder one.
People who believe that technology should serve students, not the other way around.
Today, on International Digital Adoption Professionals Day, we’re honoring them.
Who Are Digital Adoption Professionals?
They’re not always in the spotlight.
But they’re everywhere change is happening.
They might be a teacher who rethinks their lessons to include design thinking.
An ICT lead who rewrites onboarding docs after hours.
A trainer helping their school board pilot new tools across campuses.
Or an education partner—like edm8ker—who walks alongside schools to co-create, not just implement.
As our COO Pin Qi puts it:
“Tech doesn’t change classrooms. People do.”
At edm8ker, We Know That Firsthand
Across Singapore, the US, and now Japan—we’ve seen it again and again: the magic doesn’t lie in the device. It lies in how it's used.
And, whether it’s a Makercart, an AI-integrated lesson on Eddy, a full professional development journey or a new makerspace initiative—adoption only works when trust, training, and culture come first.
“We don’t walk in with a silver bullet,” adds Terence Tan, GM (North America).
“We co-create solutions that respect teacher agency and cultural context.”
In Japan, for example, where our team is working closely with local schools and universities, we're learning that change isn’t loud—it’s layered.
“The devices exist. But they’re often locked away.
Our job isn’t to force usage—it’s to listen, understand, and support those who want to lead differently.”
— Pin Qi, COO, edm8ker
That’s why even two small PD sessions in Tokyo—with strong feedback and a principal eager to explore more—feel like big wins.
Because when a teacher leaves saying, “I feel more confident trying this,” —
we know the needle has moved.
Our Framework for Real Change
At edm8ker, digital adoption isn’t about ticking boxes.
It’s about building capacity in a way that lasts.
We use a simple but powerful equation:
Adoption = Tools + Training + Trust
— Terence Tan
- Tools: Intuitive, hands-on resources that excite students and work in real classrooms—from physical maker kits to digital learning studios
- Training: Practical support that centers teacher voice, not generic how-tos
- Trust: A long-term partnership mindset—we walk alongside partner organizations as they experiment, learn, and evolve
This is how we bridge digital and physical making.
Not just coding behind screens—but building, crafting, and inventing with purpose.
A Salute to the Quiet Catalysts
To the teachers logging in after hours.
To the tech leads piloting new ideas.
To the innovators working behind the scenes—
We see you.
We celebrate you.
We thank you.
Want to Champion Digital Adoption in Your School?
If you’re working to bring hands-on learning, meaningful tech, or teacher-led change into your classroom—we’d love to connect.
And if you’re looking to meet others on the same journey, check out our monthly MakerEd Meetups in Singapore.
They’re small, practical sessions where educators share what’s working, test new tools, and explore real strategies together—no pressure, just practice.
