Madhukar G Angur

Spotting the 2017 Trends That Fuel EdTech Innovation and Investments Education technology is the current milestone in the education system. The current function of technology we see in EdTech is all because of the creative innovations of the entrepreneur in improving the education outlook with tech services, tools, applications, content, etc.Supporting the entrepreneurs are investors; one of them is Reach Capital which is all about supporting the promising entrepreneurs in breaking down challenges within the education system from the early education, K-12, and the higher education. Students are learning via technology. Students of the present generation or the millennials are mobile natives and seems to be always connected to their mobile phones. Almost anything can be learned on YouTube. Reach Capital says that 67% of the millennials have agreed that a video of anything they want to learn is available on YouTube. Contributing to technology education line of help, Reach Capit

Education is the root of all good and bad things.  It is the weapon that is capable of changing the future of the world. All the countries are imparting education in one form or the other. They are constantly striving for improvement in their education system. Only with good input, we can get the good output, so is same in the education system. The  Indian education system  is the largest teacher-based education system. We have schools, colleges, and universities ranging from the government institutions to the private institutions. All these systems of imparting education are teacher-based, where teachers are linked directly to the students. In late 1980’s, India saw a major expansion in the school system and in early 1990’s demanded an increase in the number of teachers. For proper functionality, regulation, and coordination of these school system. A National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1993. This is an all-powerful regulatory

How start-ups are focusing on the Rural India’ Education? The World Bank has issued a warning to India about its learning crisis. This warning was just an opinion that was mentioned in World Development in Report 2018: ‘Learning to Realise Education’s Promise’. The report revealed that, In India, a grade two student is not being able to solve a two-digit subtraction or even read a word of a short text. This will put India in really depressing state and this concern has now become one of the deepest concerns of the nation that needs to be solved. Issues faced by our Indian educational system  lacks in infrastructure, quality as well as the quantity of teaching staff. The education system lack in tools, quality teachers, but that’s just not all, the main matter of concern. The Startups are clearly noticing the obstacle between the nation and education and are coming up with solutions or approach where they particularly focus on Rural India. In this approach, they are more focused

Indian Education: Our education sector has undergone a complete transformation over the past few years. The evolution of technology has been the biggest breakthrough in the field of education. In this digital realm, our ever-increasing demand for quality education has led to the  disruption of the education  sector around the world. The edtech companies are also coming up with ways to make education more reachable and accessibility with the help of digital platforms which has made cross-boundary learning possible. We have seen a rise in the number of Indian students consuming the digital data and accepting the new wave of learning. Individuals are signing up for more innovative solutions that will help them in overcoming the current challenges faced by the society. Welcoming the new age of learning The education system is in the middle of a paradigm shift from the traditional approach to tailored learning. Indian education system has been open to any kind of modification and al

Education Disruption: India is one established name in the global  education industry . According to the UGC Annual Report 2014-15, the education industry of India has witnessed a 97.8 US$ billion dollar in 2016 and is expecting to make a mark of 144 US$ billion by 2020. The education industry in India is continuing at flash speed. Even with such growth rates, if we narrow down the top schools/colleges worldwide, the Indian schools/colleges would cease to exist.Looking back at the evolution of technology, the world has certainly seen many innovation disruptions. Evolution is needed in all spheres of life to give greater meaning to it Netflix is one such example. In the entertainment world, a blockbuster catch up is a must for the entertainment lovers. From VHS tape to DVD’s.  Now Netflix has become a bigger picture in the entertainment world, where we get instant gratification when choosing movies. Blackberry phone was another thing too, now iPhone is the most hyped smartphone on t

5 Reasons Why Digitization Is a Must for Education Sector Digitization has revolutionized the information world. It has made receiving and accessing information an easy task. Technology has made the world an easy place to live in, where every activity in every sector of every economy is being digitalized. In the education sector, digitization has a major impact in imparting education in the modern world scene with the latest form of technology available. The education system under function in the modern world or the digitized world is being programmed with innovative and technical support. It basically targets in delivering education to the masses according to their respective state of comfort. Digitation has become the ‘IT’ factor in almost every sphere of the economy which is why the Education Sector should also be adopting it. The reason why digitization is a must for the education sector is summarized in 5 points. Customization:   The digitized education system has made

6 New Technology Trends in Education in 2018 In this era of digitalization, Advancement in technology has been a blessing for teachers as well as learners. It is rightly said, ‘Change is constant’ and so are modifications and alterations in the curriculum. Technology is the tool which is used by  EdTech companies  to shape the education system of India. This modification in the technology has the liberty to educators to alter the curriculum as per their convenience. Internet has almost reached every part of the globe. The liberty to read, learn and download any piece of information anytime, anywhere has glued us to our mobile phones and tablets. With this evolution of technology, online learning or e-learning has also emerged as a boon for educators and educational institutes. The freedom to learn anything anywhere. There has been a series of trends that have been going around for a while. Let’s see some of the top trends in the education waiting for us in 2018. Mobile learni

Education technology has played a major role in changing the face of  education in India . The global size of education sector is also increasing day by day. Investors and venture capitalists are moving into the edtech.  Edtech companies  have disrupted technologies to disrupt the delivery methods making the room for more personalized learning. Here are some edtech start-ups that have revolutionized the ways how educators used to teach and learners used to learn. Embibe Embibe is the one of the leading online platform having a key focus in maximising learning outcomes and personalizing education with the help of power of data. It helps students with various entrance exams like JEE, AIIMS, AIPMT, CET and many more. Embibe generally has video solutions, test feedback and test-on-test scores. Currently, Embibe boasts of over one million students as its users. Plastic Water Labs Plastic water labs is a Bengaluru-based is dealing with the Indian education virtual reality (VR) as

The internet connectivity has made the world a small place to live. With everything information being online, we can talk to anyone, discover and learn anything by sitting in our living room. India has the second highest in terms of internet connectivity. Further the addition of internet and technology has disrupted the education field and paved the way for the growth of digital education in the country. The digitalization has made technology to push the boundaries for the convenience and easiness of others. In the midst of upgrading the systems, the education institutes have come up with ways to make education more accessible and affordable. Many institutions have started updating their learning process offering the best of the world. Moreover, government’s initiatives like the cherry on the top. Earlier education system was restricted to the blackboard with quarterly exams which is now replaced digital classrooms and regular assignments to track student’s progress. All this tra

Technology is ubiquitous. As much as technology is concerned, there is hardly any domain which is untouched by the technology. The technology has completely transformed the way we used to read, write and learn. Earlier teachers were the sole source of gathering knowledge which is now replaced by smartphones and tablets. Conventional methods of teaching are undergoing a major change as educators and students both are embracing this new wave of technology. The connectivity to the internet has also played a major role in the transforming the education ecosystem of India. With the easy connectivity to the internet, students can access any piece of information within a fraction of seconds. The high internet speed is further adding us to access high quality content. Concepts like MOOCs, and smart classes are gaining popularity over the regular one among students. Smart classes were an expensive concept a few years back. Right from the installation cost to upkeeping it, it was hard to ma

Educator has an ability to shape the present and change the future of the students. They are the sole source of enhancing and boosting the creativity and innovation in an individual. Books are a man’s best friend and when it comes to a teacher it is a need as well. So if you’re a tutor and is planning spent some alone time then these are some awesome  education technology  books that every tutor must get their hands-on. What Connected Educators Do Differently – Todd Whitaker, Jeffrey Zoul, and Jimmy Casas The book has beautifully portrayed how it is like being an educator. The educator connects to the peers around the world using social media which eventually will result in your success. Moreover, the book will teach you how to develop your own personal and professional network for the share and exchange of information. On top of that you will gain some ideas and how you can contribute to the society for your welfare as well as students. Learning By Choice: 10 Ways Choice and