Future of Education: Integrating Technology in Classroom Learning
by Jitender Kumar Chief manager DevelopmentIn current times, students in primary and
secondary schools are largely tech-savvy. Being digital natives, technology is
an ever-present element of their everyday life. Hence, it is quite natural that
schools integrate technology-based learning into pedagogical approaches. It
will encourage more engaging and effective learning opportunities compared to conventional
theory-based learning. Integrating immersive learning in schools will also help
meet the unique needs of individual students, which is otherwise hard to
achieve in traditional classrooms.
What
does technology integration mean in education?
Technology
is an accepted medium today for effective instructional practices. A
well-coordinated use of digital assets, elements, footages, tools, devices or
cloud computing widely enhances students learning experiences. It improves
students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, besides facilitating a deeper
understanding of concepts and ideas. Technology helps facilitate a connection
between the educators, the learners, and the curriculum wherein the learner is
at the centre of the instructional process.
Active
learner engagement is an essential part of the learning process. Each student
learns and retains the information taught, in a different manner and at
different speeds. Technology can help teachers develop differentiated
instruction to meet the unique learning requirements of every student.
Tech-enabled curriculums also allow students to work at their pace.
How to integrate technology in
the classroom?
Newer technologies like digital panels, virtual
reality headsets, smart boards or tablets are already a part of mainstream
classroom learning in many educational institutions. The misconception that
technology integration in classrooms is an expensive project isn’t necessarily
true. Let us discuss some innovative ideas that can technically empower teachers.
Online
Solutions
Experiential
learning calls for more digital tours and field trips that provide learners a
first-hand experience of real-life situations, cases and examples. It helps
learners observe, think, connect, conceptualize and learn new ideas and
thoughts with greater analytical skills. Such virtual tours strengthen
analytical skills, judgement skills, and decision-making skills.
Schools can push the use of simpler online
solutions that include gamified activities, digital field trips, structured
modules, and many more. Teachers
may also introduce learners to educational games, virtual museum tours and
educational websites.
Digitalised worksheets powered by ERP
Class and home assignments can be made more
interactive, interesting and engaging. NEP 2020 speaks of assessment for
learning. Well drafted digitalised worksheets that cater to both objective and
subjective type of assessments could be efficiently done with the help of
artificial intelligence that companies like Entab Infotech provides.
Digital
Panels
The use of
digital panels is becoming more and more common as it is more teacher-friendly.
These touch screen devices work as a whiteboard while also helps with richer
visual experiences of concepts and situations.
The use of interactive digital panels is a great way to make lessons
more immersive and engaging for students.
Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality
The world
today speaks of metaverse. Artificial Intelligence and Virtual reality are
increasingly becoming popular tech mediums that educators can effectively use
in classrooms. VR offers teachers exciting new ways to instill scientific temper
in learners. Teachers can organise VR tours to historical sites or show
students the division process of an amoeba cell. VR-based learning helps
students gain new perspectives and a deeper understanding of the subject
matter.
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