Q&A: How This Edtech Entrepreneur Fosters Global Classrooms

Tower Education Technologies, led by CEO Debra Siler, aims to streamline the complexities of higher education by integrating students, faculty, and administrators into a single platform that facilitates learning, research, communication, and collaboration. The platform provides a unified interface where students can manage coursework and grades, faculty can collaborate globally on course creation, and administrators can efficiently handle planning and budgeting with actionable insights. In response to the pandemic, Tower refocused on enhancing faculty collaboration and online learning, highlighting the benefits of asynchronous education which allows students to learn at their own pace. The platform also supports faculty in adapting to online teaching by providing tools to maintain engagement and improve soft skills. As the future of education technology evolves, Tower aims to enhance student data reporting and outcome measurement to help institutions improve retention, engagement, and administrative objectives, positioning itself as a pivotal tool for adapting to a rapidly changing educational landscape.