Technology is changing Education landscape

The Covid-19 epidemic has irreversibly altered the dynamics of almost every element of life on the planet. During the lockdowns and epidemic, technology has proven to be a lifesaver by allowing people to learn and work remotely. Technology-based learning has improved and augmented traditional classroom pedagogy while also transforming online learning. As we all know, classrooms are no longer the same as they were a decade ago. Technology has helped to tackle some of the main challenges faced by the education sector, including reducing teacher workload, increasing efficiency, improving accessibility and inclusion, supporting excellent teaching and improving student outcomes.

The use of whiteboards as a substitute for chalkboards in new age classrooms is a common example of this shift. Although the pros and cons of technology in education is debatable, it is undeniable that learning has been made personalised and interactive. Now as we move forward, technology will be changing the landscape of education by making it Artificial Intelligence Driven in the future. Online learning has created a level playing field irrespective of location and delivery channels. Educational technology or EdTech is expected to play a vital role in the Indian education system and grow at a compounded annual growth rate of approximately 30% to reach a market size of $10.4 billion by 2025.

This growth is being driven by learning and educational applications that focus on alternative channels of content delivery for K-12, higher education, testing and reskilling. A software as a service (SaaS) based business model has enabled high return on investment for EdTech players, thereby attracting investors to this sector.

As per the survey of PWC, The Indian education system has been widely recognised for its intense focus on academics and continuous pursuit to drive students towards a successful journey of learning. However, the system continues to face critical challenges of increasing costs, limited opportunities for a large number of students to attain quality education and the inability of authorities/stakeholders to provide equity in education.

EdTech platforms are currently working towards making education easily accessible to all by providing learning in local languages (Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, etc) and employing artificial intelligence to allow students to receive a quick video solution to their doubts by simply clicking on the image of the issue. What may have once seemed to be impossible is now being the reality with the help of EdTech. As the Indian EdTech space continues to evolve, we expect firms to play a key role towards the country’s development by resolving the challenges in the traditional Indian education system.

Over the next decade, the widespread adoption of technology solutions will ensure that aspiring learners are provided with an equal learning opportunity and able to create a better future for themselves. Moving on, EdTech companies will provide students an immersive learning experience with the help of VR and AR. Such technologies can help students better understand subjects like geography and biology as these technologies are able to ensure an interactive learning experience.

S Mohini Ratna, Editor, VARINDIA