Smartphones and various educational apps have bought an unprecedented change in people's lives with what not! A smartphone has a world of its own. The flexibility and affordability of EdTech (Education Technology) affects not only the future of the child, but also the future of the country. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the education system due to the closure of schools and other educational institutions. Lockdown and these critical times have brought a lot of obstacles in the way of students’ learning.
On the other hand, this pandemic has given the EdTech industry a fancy opportunity. As people get locked into their homes, online learning applications and home-based technologies work as solutions to all these problems.
The advent of educational applications has made passive recipients of knowledge more active and involved students by providing access to audio, video lessons, images and even virtual fieldtrip. Applications enable students to solve mathematical equations, understand science in an interesting way, easily learn and retain historical information, and acquire knowledge that enriches their knowledge.
They have become omnipresent in classrooms, resulting in learning, test scores as well as attendance improvements. Allen Digital Classroom offers application-based learning and has found tremendous appeal among students by providing study material in a clear, concise and easy-to-understand format.
It provides several high quality video lessons that can be paused and repeated as many times as desired. Also, students can take advantage of it by taking lectures anywhere and anytime of the day and also take the module if necessary. The need for technology has always found a place in education, educational applications have defined all the disadvantages and it has grown to the status it holds today.
Enhanced parent-teacher communication: Learning technologies are instigated in several schools these days. This technology also allows the teachers to teach from their homes and further chat the improvement of the student with their parents. Teachers can appear to the queries of the parents anytime and anywhere through and make knowledgeable decisions concerning the child's growth.
Accessibility of online resources: Online learning technology enables students to gain access to a large library of resources, including books, PDFs, exam papers, and more. These resources help students in their learning process.
Promotes remote learning: Online learning has prearranged the advantage of flexibility in the time and place to study. There is a convenience of using the study materials and resources at all times with the students. This further delivers independence to the students to study at their own pace.
Cost-effective: E-learning technology is more affordable. With access to all students, regardless of their financial and economic background, e-learning tools are available to them at low cost and provide them with quality education.
Live streaming of lectures: Online learning applications enable students to participate in live streaming lectures by teachers and professionals. Students can enjoy real-time doubt resolution through the use of advanced technology. It provides a live experience of fine and quality learning in the comfort of their home.
Technology is everywhere. It involves our lives, making it easy and hassle-free. It has created a more comfortable environment than watching on a white board or a single screen where millions of children have been brought under traditional theological educational programs giving them unique opportunities.
The writer is Keshav Maheshwari, Whole-time executive, Allen Career Institute