The 5G rollout may help classrooms gain tools for improved learning
A recent poll found that India is now the biggest market for online education after only the United States. Robust connections throughout the nation are required to enable equitable access for everyone. The 5G can open up new paths for learning and engagement in the education sector.
With the arrival of 5G technology, many different industries will be able to reach levels of innovation and productivity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said that the newly-introduced 5G services will completely change the country’s education system. The power of 5G is being combined with that of other developing technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to reshape the educational tools and institutions of the future. It improves the efficiency of the learning process by allowing us to tailor our educational experiences to our own needs.
A good illustration of this is the ability of AI-based learning systems to tailor their offerings to each learner. Furthermore, AI technology may be leveraged to provide more engaging and dynamic learning experiences. Some AI-based instructional games, for instance, may make picking up new information a lot of fun. In addition, AI may be utilized to evaluate the learning progress and provide feedback in real-time.
Technology is a potent instrument for enhancing the learning process. When utilised appropriately, it may engage students, save time, increase communication, and give a more global viewpoint. There are an infinite number of ways in which technology may be utilised in the classroom, and its benefits are enormous. Going forward, we are preparing for a curriculum powered by modern technology.
Technology in education offers teachers new methods for presenting information and engaging students in learning. Traditional teaching materials can be supplemented or replaced by online resources such as digital textbooks and instructional videos. Additionally, instructors may employ technology to provide interesting and interactive lessons.
Opportunities for the use of robots in the classroom are expanding because of the advent of 5G technology. For real-time robot control, this wireless standard’s high-speed, low-latency connection is a must-have. Also, VR will transform education by giving students access to realistic, immersive, hands-on experiences that would be difficult or impossible to replicate in a traditional classroom setting.
As part of the Mission Schools of Excellence project, the Prime Minister also announced that the state government will build 50,000 new classrooms and convert around one lakh existing classrooms in government-run schools into smart classrooms using 5G technology. Students will be given an early head start on preparing for competitive examinations and be taught talents like design and robotics as part of this initiative.
In addition, many online applications for exam preparation provide diagnostic tools that can identify students’ strengths and weaknesses. Finally, students may use internet tools to keep tabs on their own development and get constructive feedback on how they are doing.
The 5G will unquestionably usher in a brand-new age of connectivity and speed in India’s academic sector. It is anticipated that the introduction of 5G services in India would significantly improve the educational experience for pupils. With the advent of 5G, classrooms will be able to provide pupils with more dynamic and interesting lessons. It will also assist in improving education by allowing schools to provide children with more individualised and adaptable learning opportunities. As a result, 5G will make higher education more affordable and available to more people. Educational institutions will rapidly adopt VR and AR software and resources. In addition, the 5G will provide new options for remote teamwork and distance learning.
(The author is founder & CEO, Bachpan Play School and AHPS & Co-Founder, Rishihood University)
