India Creating Chaos in the EdTech Sector: Education and Technology working Side by Side

In recent times technology has become a vital part of everybody’s daily lives, as much importance it holds in the lives of common people there is another thing that is supposed to be important for everyone that is Education. The future of people and nations has always been shaped by education, which has always been a crucial component of civilization. The manner that education is provided and accessed globally has been revolutionised in recent years thanks to technology. With the introduction of educational technology, or EdTech, the educational environment in India has undergone a profound transformation that has made excellent education more accessible and empowered both students and teachers.

Technology’s potential to bridge gaps and create access

?The huge potential of technology to bridge the accessibility gap is one of its main benefits for education. Technology has become an effective tool for ensuring equal learning chances in a large country like India where physical barriers and educational resources are sometimes unevenly distributed. The obstacles of distance and socioeconomic limitations are broken through EdTech platforms, which provide online courses, digital textbooks, and interactive learning materials that can be accessed whenever and wherever. Technology became more involved with education during and after the pandemic, the pandemic gave our governments time to think and focus on EdTech and how they can get maximum reach. After the expansion of digital awareness access became very easy for multiple sectors and education became one such sector worldwide where students, teachers, and educators from different states, countries, and continents connected and shared their ideas, teachings, selling their classes, selling their tools and resources, etc.?

Importance of EdTech tools and resources

EdTech empowers educators by giving them cutting-edge tools and resources, which benefits both students and teachers. Technology-enabled teaching tools and platforms provide an extensive collection of educational materials, plans for learning, and teaching resources, saving teachers a lot of time and effort. Learning management systems and data analytics assist teachers in monitoring student progress, spotting areas of weakness, and tailoring lessons accordingly. Teachers can improve their pedagogical abilities and share best practices through professional development programs and online communities, promoting a culture of lifelong learning.?

Technology and Education working together for a brighter future?

The future of education technology in India seems bright. The future of education can only be successful if technology is utilised to its last drop and change in our Indian education system. The rise of EdTech startups has been encouraged by the government's Digital India plan and several private initiatives, producing an array of creative solutions. The potential for immersive and personalised learning experiences will increase with developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and augmented reality. To reform Indian education and develop a skilled workforce for the digital age, it is imperative that educational institutions, businesses, and policymakers work together. India is a traditional, secular country with a government that supports technological advancements and diversity among the people too so it might take a while for India to change but the process has begun and surely the country will change for the best.

Access to EdTech?can change a country’s core

By opening up access to high-quality learning resources, enabling personalised learning experiences, and empowering educators and students, technology has completely transformed Indian education. EdTech platforms and online learning resources can close the achievement gap in education, improve instructional strategies, and promote a spirit of constant improvement. Despite such obstacles, stakeholders can ensure that technology continues to play a revolutionary role in determining the future of Indian education, opening doors for students throughout India.

These are the excerpts of my views on synthesis of education and technology in India published by DailyHunt on