The COVID pandemic has roiled entire industries and disrupted the way we think, speak and react. One of the major shifts has been in the way we have been accustomed to the concept of education. With remote learning and Zoom becoming the new norm, a lot of thinking has gone into how to make online education more effective.
The Basics of EdTech
However, the use of technology in education is not new! The COVID pandemic has only accelerated the process. EdTech is the process and practice of introducing IT tools to classrooms and education to make the process more intuitive, engaging and inclusive. It also delivers an individual experience and has become the favoured means to impart high-impact education.
The term EdTech is a portmanteau formed by combining the words Education and Technology. It is pertinent to note that EdTech is a combination of hardware and software designed to improve learning outcomes and the learning experience.
Advantages of EdTech
The advantages of EdTech for students and teachers are:
For students
- The learning outcomes are individualized per the student needs.
- The teacher is more in the role of a facilitator, thereby increasing collaboration between students.
- There is 24 × 7 access to learning. This is especially important to students in the event that they miss classes due to personal emergencies, sickness etc.
- The classroom time is converted more to focus on projects and collaborations, while the basic lessons are shifted to an online platform.
- Participation of students in the classroom lectures and activities can be improved by involving everyone.
- There is an element of fun to the learning experience.
For teachers
- Technology tools used for grading help in saving time. It also helps teachers to involve themselves at a more personal level in trying to help each student based on their needs.
- Auto-reminders can be sent for assignments.
- Technology tools can improve collaboration and prevent students from being left out.
- Skills assessment is made easier. Thus, what teaching strategy works and does not work can be identified easily. Judgement is based on data and not on guesswork.
As with all things, including technology in the education sector can be challenging due to the nature of students, the economic background of the schools and the general resistance to change encountered. However, with the correct management intent and the right technology partner, a detailed analysis can be conducted at all levels and success achieved. Just because a company is a leading edtech development company in US, the same strategies adopted with work in the UK or some other geography. It all requires precise planning, understanding and implementation from all sides – schools, technology partner, students, teachers, parents and other related stakeholders.
How We Can Help!
Since 2014, GRhombus Technologies has played a key role in EdTech developments and is among the leading EdTech companies in UK. With a bucket list of prestigious clients, including but not limited to the Ghent University, Belgium and the American Chemistry Teachers Association (ACCT), we bring rich know-how and key implementation strategies to this domain.
Contact us now to fly on the wings of change!
