How modern edtech is transforming the education system
Technology is transforming our daily lives, including classrooms for children. Students of all ages are familiar with swiping a tablet or searching the internet for solutions. While some teachers welcome and benefit from these changes, many are still on the road to embracing advanced learning.
EdTech (Educational Technology) will be here to revolutionise your conventional approach to teaching and transform current classrooms.
What role does technology play in education?
Modern technology is used in education in a variety of ways. Many of the most commonly utilised technologies are listed below.
Learning Analytics
Learning analytics is a more distant educational trend. However, we may already see indications of this in online certification programmes, where courses are selected based on the student's school/college syllabus, learning abilities, and interests.
STEM and Augmented Reality
The use of low-cost AR equipment makes teaching STEM subjects easier and helps pupils grasp concepts more easily. The goal is to develop the fundamentals so that students can expand on them later.
Blockchain Technology
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are now incorporating blockchain technology to improve data security and validate students' skill levels.
How does technology impact education?
Interactivity
The traditional teaching approaches emphasised the student's passiveness and the teacher's activeness. Though things have changed with time, technology is now being used to investigate the true meaning of interaction. Students can learn and remember more information with various interactive tools available on the market. These tools help pique students' interest in the topic and encourage them to learn more about it. Seterra, for example, is a tool for memorising nations from all over the world.
Adaptability
It's difficult for a teacher to adjust their teaching method to accommodate dozens of kids at once. It's extremely stressful, and it doesn't guarantee classroom success. Technology, on the other hand, has made it possible. Teachers can tailor classes for students regarding their learning ability without feeling obligated to do so.
Online Testing
Thanks to technological advancements, using AI software to create questions from texts for assessments and administering online tests have become commonplace. It has enabled assessments to be conducted anywhere at time and from any place. Teachers can use platforms like Campus 365 to help students succeed in learning subjects and remembering important knowledge.
Collaboration with Edtech firms can benefit educational institutions greatly. There's no need to make large investments and start from scratch while developing software. Many schools and universities use pre-made software that they customise to meet their needs.
Edtech businesses are actively assisting educational institutions and training centres in closing the gap between their instructional techniques and technological breakthroughs. Educators can gradually incorporate technology into their lessons by beginning with smaller, simpler applications. Edtech is the way of the future in education, and it's best to be ready for it.
(The writer is Co-Founder and CEO at Campus 365)