The Education Sector is Changing Due to Technology. Reasons that everyone should know
Every aspect of the social order was subdued by technology, which will continue to be the lifeblood of modern civilisation for a long time. It will constantly change to meet the evolving requirements of society. The education sector is the most impacted by the introduction of technology breakthroughs across industries. Since the beginning of learning and development, technology has played a significant role in the forefront of education, from the carving of symbols and figures on cave walls to Gurukul education, where students were taught how to use the technology available at the time, to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR).
The education sector is the most affected by the introduction of technological breakthroughs across industries. Since the beginning of learning and development, technology has played a significant role at the forefront of education, from the carving of symbols and figures on cave walls to Gurukul education, where students were taught how to use the technology available at the time, to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR). The entire educational system has been dramatically transformed by modern technology. Everyone aspires to be able to attend education through online, technologically advanced classrooms at any time, for any topic, and from anywhere. The capacity of the school is unbounded.
Any number of students can access the virtual classrooms, in contrast to real classrooms, which have a capacity of no more than sixty. An infinite quantity of knowledge is available for learning, either for free or at a price that is within reach of the average person.
How technology has affected education
Education was mainly about reading books and paying attention to teachers, which was uninteresting for many students and exhausting for teachers. Some educational institutions attempted to implement activity-based learning, which encouraged the students and raised their level of interest to some extent. Still, the outcome was different than what was anticipated.
Learning has become more interactive and collaborative due to contemporary technology in education, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. The use of technology in the classroom encourages students to participate in higher-order thinking, foster conversation and discussion, and consider the lesson’s main points. Additionally, it raises digital proficiency. Another study found that using technology in the classroom increases students’ motivation to comprehend and complete their assignments. Technology undoubtedly increased enthusiasm for learning by a factor of ten, and it helped students develop the analytical and critical thinking abilities crucial for overcoming any difficulty.
The students have benefited from it in their success and academic achievement. This applies to higher education and professional studies as well as to schools.
Summing Up
An excellent educational technological tool is available anywhere. An average person with little computer experience should have no trouble using it. It should be very interactive and entertaining, function on low bandwidth, load quickly, and be able to update itself sometimes.
(The author is Ms. Sana Afreen, CCO & Asst. Director -Program Management, Rizzle and the views expressed in this article are her own)
