Enduring impact of AI on edtech evolution

AI is leaving an undeniable and enduring mark on the evolution of edtech, shaping the future of education in several key ways including , Adaptive Learning, where AI tailors content, pacing, and difficulty to individual student needs and strengths, creating a personalized learning experience that boosts engagement and outcomes.

Secondly, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, where AI-powered virtual tutors provide targeted support, explanations, and feedback, filling the gap for students who need extra help or individualized attention.

As the educational landscape has undergone a seismic shift propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, educational technology (edtech) has risen to the forefront, catalyzing a permanent transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a cornerstone in this evolution, heralding a new era of personalized and immersive learning experiences. With edtech poised to reach a market value of $535 billion in 2030, its trajectory underscores the enduring impact of AI on education's future, as perGlobalData.

Edtech helped re-establish engagement between teachers and their students. The pandemic catalyzed education providers’ adoption of the requisite hardware, software, and services, with millions of students switching to online learning, highlighting the sector’s possibilities to new users and investors. The challenge now for edtech providers and educators is understanding where AI fits into their product, tuition, and assessment mix.”

The medium-term picture remains positive, though several factors impacted edtech adoption post-pandemic and will continue to do so in the near-term. These include changing government policies towards private tutoring in China and challenging economic conditions worldwide, including in India, a keen adopter of edtech, alongside a widespread return to in-class learning.

Overall, the edtech market will continue to grow strongly over the next decade, driven by blended learning, a mix of online and offline services, and the more recent impact of AI, including generative AI.

Dr. Deepak Kumar Sahu Editor-in-chief- VARINDIA