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The Future of Early Education: Why Video Analytics Are Key
"I do not know if my child gets along well with others."
"I want to see my child’s daily activities at school."
"How’s my kid doing at school?"
Most parents share common concerns as their children begin early childhood education. It’s a natural part of wanting the best for their little ones.
When parents pick up their children from nursery, teachers often reassure them with comforting words: “Your child had a great time at school today!” Yet, many young ones don’t really share in detail what they did at school or are unable to do so. Parents are left hanging and hoping for the best.
This disconnect leaves both parents and early child educators with two critical questions:
How can parents gain more meaningful and actionable insights into their children?
How can educators better understand and support each child’s unique needs and developmental journey?
What if there is a way to bridge this gap? A way to give parents a glimpse into their early child’s world and provide educators with data-driven insights to better support their students? Here are three ways how Video Analytics will change the game.
Imagine receiving a snapshot of your child’s day, not just hearing that they had a good time but seeing moments that matter. AI-based video analytics can capture meaningful real-time interactions: the moment your child bravely joins a group activity, their focused expression as they solve a puzzle, or the laughter they share with a new friend. These glimpses allow parents to understand and feel more connected to their child’s daily experiences. Although most, if not all, premium early education centers offer some snapshot into the classroom (e.g., real-time streaming, photos and videos uploaded to parent portals), AI-driven video analytics is not yet widely available.
Every child is unique, and no one knows this better than educators. But with so many little learners to observe, it can be challenging to catch everything. Video analytics acts as extra pairs of eyes, observing and analyzing social interactions, identifying playing preferences, and each child’s activity levels over time. This helps parents and educators spot the subtle cues that can make a big difference. If a child is hesitant to join group activities or struggles with turn-taking, teachers can step in to guide and nurture these skills. It’s not just about noticing what’s happening but about meeting children where they are and helping them shine.
Every child’s growth is a story waiting to be understood. From their activity levels to playing preferences, tracking and nurturing their potential is what video analytics is all about. By observing behaviors over time and analyzing patterns, AI-driven video analytics opens doors to personalized support and developmental insights.
But here is the challenge: most video analytic systems today are limited to the two-dimensional space, where important behaviors can be hidden if one child blocks another. While useful, it does not capture the full depth of a child’s developmental journey. Here’s the Good News: PLAYTAG offers TAGNET – a real solution with transforming Children Behavior Analysis into 3D (XYZ) Time-Series Data with Identity Verification.
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By harnessing the power of 3D Technology Service, TAGNET analyzes human behaviors from videos with human-like precision. It unlocks the full potential of behavioral analytics, preventing occlusions and overfitting caused by people or objects, and empowering educators with actionable insights from children.
For more information about our service – StoryLine with the application of TAGNET technology, please contact us via info@playtag.ai.