The state of learning and education in the country has been following a standard course of action since ages and has failed to transform even after many decades. With a system of brick-and-mortar in place, our education system is still confined to traditional ways of learning. But, the rapid technological advancements and widespread digitisation are trying to fix the hole in the country’s education space.

EdTech startups like Byju’s, EduKart and Unacademy are now giving a new shape to learning while breaking the traditional archaic setup. Such companies are leveraging technology into their learning models and are delivering an interactive experience to the students. Be it tutoring a kid through AR/VR or preparing them for next-gen professions, these Edtech startups are integrating new-age methods to educate and engage a child.

According to a joint report by Google and KPMG, India’s online education industry is expected to grow eight times and turn into a $1.96 billion industry. With the industry booming, the segment is gearing up for the upcoming trends with newer tools being incorporated in the sector that will disrupt the whole traditional chalk and board learning.

The EdTech industry is ready to restructure the whole schooling and education system of the country with its newer technological-infused infrastructure that will focus more on a kind of learning which is experience-based

1. AR/VR Technology
Through the employment of AR&VR tools, a child will have experiential learning and can have a hands-on experience of a particular situation/locus which can develop his learning about the subject matter. For example, if a child is interested in becoming a doctor, he can be put in a hospital-like environment with the help of AR/VR tools which will help him gain more perspective about the profession.

2. Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is a powerful weapon that has the capacity to completely revolutionize the old-school teaching method. Services like personalised algorithms for learning, creating customized education solution as per a child’s pace can help a student have a better understanding of a particular topic.

3. Gamification
Game-based learning is expected to become the new education trend wherein the students will be taught by engaging game elements in the process of learning. Currently, there are many applications available online which are trying to maximising a student’s learning.

4. Blockchain
With the use of blockchain technology, an institution can do away with the hassle of paperwork and the sector of online learning can also be broadened by creating a network between mentors and students.

5. Analytics
Through predictive learning analytics, a teacher can identify the areas where the students are struggling and can help improve both the teaching and learning methods.

The EdTech industry is ready to restructure the whole schooling and education system of the country with its newer technological-infused infrastructure that will focus more on a kind of learning which is experience-based.