6 EDUTECH TRENDS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN FUTURE
EduTech Trends: The digital revolution has bridged the gap between technology and traditional methods of education. The idea of bringing technology into education sector was spot on. Edutech companies are disrupting technology to give learners an opportunity to experience learning beyond classrooms.
The education these days is not limited to classrooms anymore but is giving chance to learn from anyplace at any time. Schools and colleges these days are looking for more solution-oriented learning methods. When we talk about learning, it is just not schools and colleges but workplaces too. Some of the trends that will change the future of edutech are given below.
- Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence has been boosting technology in industries for years. From sensors to personal assistant, AI is reshaping our present and will be forming our future also. We have been witnessing the changes that have occurred in the field and there are more to come.
AI in education is giving a new dimension to teaching and learning. From pre-school to college, one of the ways how AI will impart education is through personalized learning. Schools and colleges are working towards providing a more customized way of learning through apps, software and other tools. AI has been widely accepted as it helps students to learn anytime from anywhere in the world.
- Gamification
Kids love video games and we all know that. What if we provide a technology that combines video games with studies to provide a more customized learning process. Incorporating gaming will not only result in engagement but will help students in learning boring subjects like history, mathematics, science etc., with the help of games. Gaming increases problem solving skills, social skills, analytical skills and many other things.
- Cloud Computing
There are schools and colleges that have incorporated cloud-based learning into their education system. Cloud-based application is cheaper as the cost of digital book is less than printed textbook hence, reducing the costs. The books can be updated at any point of time making it easy for students to have real-time knowledge rather than reading what’s outdated. Moreover, the software available in the market is either free of cost or offered at low subscription rates making it affordable for everyone.
- Augmented and virtual reality
AR and VR have undergone an upgradation in the technology over a period of time. Giants companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook are disrupting the technology to make the most of it. The real time use of digital information in AR and VR is making it more and more popular among students hence, increasing the number of users. AR and VR have bridged the gap between the digital and real-time world.
- Personalized Learning
Personalized learning is referred to a customized method of learning where objective, learning approaches, content and tools are tailored as per students need to provide resulting in effective learning and engagement of students. Students can learn and grow at their own pace at anywhere anytime. Personalized learning helps in breaking down the learning mechanism resulting in effective learning of subjects.
6. social networking
Online social networking refers to the learning that happens through the peers, teachers and parents. In Online social networking, a student connects with other students and participates in discussions, asks questions and gives feedback. This is a common platform for students to interact, communicate and comments which helps them in developing relationships with each other, Hence increasing the engagement.
Dr. Madhukar G Angur is a Chancellor and Founder of Alliance University, Bangalore. He is a mentor and investors to many edutech firms around the world. Currently, Dr. Madhukar Angur is trying to make a difference in the Education sector in India by providing financial aid to edutech entrepreneurs.
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