Facts and Q&A about EdTech 😎 {Educational Technology}
1. 96% of traditional universities offer at least one online-only class - Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on the country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in-depth and degrees are offered
2. More than 100,000 searches are done each month for the keyword “Online Universities” - nowadays, the youth of this world looks word to out of the box knowledge irrespective of where we get it from. This pandemic has resulted in making Online Universities more popular and thus Internet has been the only place left to ask for the same.
3. 10% of teachers know
the recommended usage. Most
teachers don’t know the ideal
targets for the majority of edtech
programs they use in the classroom
4. There is currently a technological revolution taking place in higher education - The growth of e-learning is being described as explosive, unprecedented, and above all, disruptive
Ever since the 1960s Edtech has changed a lot of lives and even concerned the whole world in different ways. To make people understand all of this, tech coaches and journalists came into play. Here are some general questions asked in terms of edtech with answers 😊
NOTE: {All the answers are analyzed and are from a personal perspective (opinion) only, the views might change as well.}
- Is Edtech effective?
Ans. : Yes, students nowadays learn only through engaging content and an interactive learning environment as they wish to have fun every time. In all these years education has reached higher limits and when integrated with technology it has definitely been more effective. Practical based learning and project activities are now on another level, students can collaborate from one part of the world to another, they are meeting with new people and learning from each other online only because of EdTech.
- What changes has edtech made in the life of teachers?
Ans. : Teachers always look forward to making their students learn innovatively. When Education Technology was introduced, teachers were fascinated by how a piece of tech can change a whole classroom. But that edtech has evolved a lot more. It is easier for teachers to have fun in the classroom while students learn and enjoy. Not only that but even students have started studying on another level or as we say it "Online".
- In what ways has edtech created an impact on students?
Ans. : The way teachers have integrated new learning practices, students have started responding to it in a very impressive way. Edutech or the Edtech industry gives a new conceptual technology for educating the children and flourishes their careers. They have started responding at an early age. Though some students find it difficult to learn online because of some particular reasons like not having a face to face learning approach, etc. But in the majority of cases, students find it useful to learn through the medium of technology.
- What is the future expectation from the edtech industry?
Ans. : While edtech is a developing field, its potential implications are vast and far-reaching. In addition to transforming the student (and educator) experience, edtech can also play a critical role in ensuring that students gain the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the digital age. It can be one of the most important tools in a teacher’s arsenal to ensure each student learns as per their strengths, needs, skills and interests. This is something enshrined in the new NEP 2020.What we know for sure is that EdTech is here to stay. In a post-COVID world, we will see an overall increase in the acceptance of technology in learning, especially in hybrid formats.
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