The Benefits of EdTech in Education: How Technology is Revolutionizing Learning
Key Highlights :
Educational technologies, or EdTech, are playing an increasingly important role in the modern educational landscape. EdTech offers students more engaging and inclusive learning experiences, provides personalized learning opportunities, empowers educators, and prepares students for the future. It is also a key factor in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which strives to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all by 2030.
In India, EdTech has seen considerable success in the past few years, especially during the lockdown months. Several EdTech startups, such as Byju’s, UpGrad, Unacademy, and Vedantu, have made it easier for students to access quality education anytime, anywhere. In this article, we discuss how EdTech has proven beneficial in providing quality education, language learning, online tests and skill development, professional and personalized training, inclusive education, modern skill development, and personalized feedback.
Providing Quality Education
EdTech can act as a solution to the problem of providing quality education in all parts of India, especially in rural areas. Through EdTech, students can access online content and apps that provide educational content, even if they do not have access to qualified teachers or well-equipped schools.
Language Learning
EdTech has also enabled language learning in India, as regional languages are now being promoted by everyone. Students are no longer limited by the language barrier when it comes to communication and learning. EdTech provides language learning resources, translation tools, and content in different regional languages, making it easier for students to learn in their native language and prepare accordingly.
Online Tests and Skill Development
EdTech can also be used to bridge knowledge gaps, as it can provide test question papers for different competitive exams. This helps students to speed up the traditional process of learning and waiting for the outcomes. EdTech also comprises different courses for better learning, and those interested in learning more and developing industry-based skills can quickly benefit from it.
Professional and Personalized Training
EdTech can also be used to provide personalized training to teachers in need of learning, so that there is no compromise in the quality of education delivered. This will be beneficial in addressing the shortage of qualified teachers and improving the overall educational barrier between teacher and student.
Inclusive Education
EdTech can be very beneficial for people with disabilities and special needs, as it can provide specialised software, adaptive learning tools, and accessibility features that will support the individual and help them in diverse learning. Better visual teaching to such students at their convenient place is all that is required to set them with other students.
Modern Skill Development
EdTech is up-to-date with the world, and is very efficient in providing education that comprises the 21st century skills. By integrating technology into classrooms, students can learn to use digital tools, and have a better understanding of online information and resources.
Personalised Feedback
EdTech can also provide personalised feedback that is quick and instant, after a test or any question asked during e-learning. Valuable data can be generated on the student’s performance, progress, and learning pattern that can be used to identify the area of improvement.
Conclusion
By leveraging the power of technology, EdTech has the power to enhance educational outcomes. According to KPMG, India has already become the second-largest market for e-learning after the US. And even IBEF says that the EdTech market is expected to reach $30 billion by 2031, from $700-800 million in 2021.
However, there are still some significant limitations to EdTech. According to UNESCO, over half the population of the world does not have access to the Internet, with majorities of people living in rural areas with low incomes. Barriers such as lack of electricity due to lack of infrastructure are one of the main reasons the EdTech is unable to reach developing countries. Even so many people do not have access to basic technology, which is the first requirement for any EdTech software to operate.
