Online Learning

1.5 years of Covid have drastically changed our perception of what's normal. It shook our core values which lead to the sinking of older methods and the rise of new ones.

The education sector, like all others, is struggling to keep its head up under the Covid wave. Even after tremendous efforts by schools and colleges to embrace the new normal, the future is still uncertain.

In such a scenario, online learning seemed to be the only way out. It was difficult initially, but now both students and teachers have gotten the hang of it. Students all over the globe continued learning while the world battled a deadly virus. EdTech Software brilliantly bridged the learning gap and helped students with their daily tasks.

Now, the question is, "is it going to be this way forever?" Let's find out.

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EdTech – Revolutionizing Learning

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EdTech works on a simple principle - Identifying the pain points of students and acting precisely to solve them. The problems arise from the ground level where institutions fail to provide the required skills for jobs and focus solely on degrees. Thus, the market lacks skilled employees. Here, EdTech comes into play.

EdTech began with the mission of imparting skills to students but due to Covid, their demand skyrocketed. Now they've become a necessity, and students rely on them much more. Companies, both big and small, are accepting certificates acquired from online learning at the time of placement. EdTech has dominated the education market from the core, as their target audience ranges from school-going students to college graduates.

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They are imparting both knowledge and skills through advanced methods of teaching, and interesting visuals & graphics to explain difficult concepts easily. They’ve built a reliable model that is focused on helping students and is dedicated to solving students' doubts anytime.

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Collaboration with Universities

“The prestigious?Imperial College London?started offering a course on the science of coronavirus, which is now the most enrolled class launched on?Coursera.”

When such prestigious colleges take a step forward, other institutions automatically follow. Colleges and companies across the world are collaborating with EdTech Software Companies to ease the process of learning for students.

According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India has 500 million learners between the age group of 5-24 years. This opens up a robust user base for EdTech since the schools and colleges have been shut for over a year.

India’s higher education regulator has allowed universities to deliver pre-recorded lectures that are delivered through video-conferencing and discussed on an online discussion platform. Dr. Pankaj Gupta, the President of IIHMR University said, “There are a few courses and modules including quality assurance which are imparted digitally in our university. IIHMR University looks forward to more such courses in the future,”

The?University of Washington?is also making immense use of EdTech tools to improve their learning and make classrooms more active. Through education technology, students can start regulated online discussions, replace traditional papers with digital assignments, and run complex simulations.

Top Online Learning Platforms dominating the market solely and through collaboration:

1.???Udemy

2.???Unacademy

3.???BYJUs

4.???Coursera

?Online Learning —— Pros and Cons

Nobody can deny the immense advantages of Online learning, especially in today’s scenario.

Advantages of Online Learning include:

• ????Learning while being Socially Distant
• ????Courses that pinpoint required skills
• ????Teachers who are deeply dedicated to solving doubts
• ????Automated learning with carefully drafted notes, available anytime
• ????Participation in a huge community that shares similar struggles

?Done right, online learning benefits institutions as much as the students as it gives preferential and cost-effective access to state-of-the-art learning technologies.

But if done wrong, it can be draining, tiring and health hazardous.

You must not always be drawn in by the latest buzzwords such as AI or AR. Institutes need to be confident that the software companies are as grounded in education as they are in technology.

Dangers of Online Learning:

• Increases on-screen time significantly which leads to major health concerns in the long run
• Not feasible for younger kids
• Takes away the joy of learning with peers and engaging in a healthy environment
• Doesn't account for all-round character and personality development that happens in schools and colleges

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The future of education with Online Learning

Online Learning will certainly dominate the education sector, at least till we are fully out of this pandemic. It is quickly spreading its roots in the life of college students as well as young graduates. As far as primary school kids are concerned, they will predominantly learn offline because they don’t have the same attention span.

Overall, it's safe to say that education and learning are en route to shifting online. Sooner or later, most Universities and start-ups will shift to online learning, at least for some courses. EdTech is emerging as the ‘digital guru’ and it is here to stay.

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