Education is indispensable part of life. From Mahabharata to the Bible and the Quran ‘teachings’ are so much stressed with all intention to gain knowledge, be wise and play a better role in life. From the Gurukulam, Parcheesi, and the devine Arrow & Bow phase, this process of learning moved to schools and colleges with n number of subjects, languages, game hours for kids. Since then, the education and academics in the country has been following a standard course of action 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.

However, the advent of technological, rapid digital advancements, began to add a brand new essence to the country’s education space. In fact, it drives the new method of education that relies on computers and the internet. With difference in learning style, learning environment, etc. which impacts learners in different ways both good & bad.

Edtech startups like Byju’s, Vedantu and Udemy 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. The 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.

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.

Transformation in the Sector
Through Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality 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. With Artificial Intelligence which is a powerful weapon the capacity has completely revolutionized 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.

What’s on trend is the the Game-based learning. And, 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. 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.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.

Advantages of Modern Learning Methods

 No more worries about boarding & lodging You can study at any university. Even if you can’t go there or you can’t pay for it, this enables you to study online from home. Distance learning helps you pick any course that fits you and your career.

 Save travel time & learn at your convenience

 The student gets more focused on the areas where they need to be improved and gives them deep knowledge.

 Low cost access.

The education as an industry at present moved to edtech and is 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. Moreover, this his being a helping hand for knowledge gain and productive time during the lockdown.