The year 2020 saw education institutions forced to adopt technology and move their teaching-learning processes online rapidly. The educators had to evolve and learn new skills – from mastering video tools to working on platforms to deliver online classes. Nevertheless, it was not a smooth learning experience. Colleges, schools, and universities were struggling to conduct new admissions, examinations creating new case study format, and assessments online. That said, with the unprecedented growth in digital transformation, the online processes are just getting streamlined. Higher education institutions have adopted cloud-based technologies for Learning Management Systems (LMS), Examination Management Systems, and Outcome-Based Education.
The technological trends in education have been playing a crucial role in helping educators overcome challenges, including student engagement, student retention, and collaborative learning requirements.
Some key technologies that are emerging in the field of education for 2021 are:
- Online Exam Management System
The examination process is crucial for student evaluation and overall education delivery. Education institutions have automated and simplified the examination process with the help of an AI-powered online exam management system. This technology helps provide a holistic analysis of student performance in a particular exam by using machine learning and artificial intelligence-driven algorithms.
- Cloud Solutions
Higher education institutions have adopted cloud-based technologies for Learning Management Systems (LMS), Examination Management Systems, Outcome-Based Education, and even online marketing services to increase student enrollments.
- Omni-channel Connected Campus
Internet of Things (IoT) allows education institutions to provide student-centric services and thus increase their engagement levels with the students.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence is used extensively to personalize learning experiences. AI in education can be implemented in many ways. One such use is exam security. AI can help identify cheating during online exams with the help of AI-powered auto proctoring and chatbots. Also, AI can empower education institutions to conduct exams without any physical human intervention.
- Tech and Data-driven Analysis of Students
Data analysis using machine learning is used to analyze the performance of students. Technology can save student data and use it to provide accurate feedback to the students based on their performance. Data and technology-driven analysis help eliminate bias during student evaluation and assessment process.
Data can also be used to predict the future performance of the students. This helps higher education institutions prepare their students better.
- Automated Institutions
Automation is going to play a large part in making education institutions more effective, flexible, and interactive. Intelligent tools like facial recognition technology for attendance, data analysis to make training decisions, and automation of administrative tasks are likely to be adopted by a lot of schools, colleges, and universities.
- Adaptive Learning
Adaptive learning helps provide personalized learning that ensures the right content is presented at the right time. With adaptive learning, teachers are empowered to provide a meaningful approach to education through engaging content and personalized learning experiences.
Author Bio:
Arnav Kakkad is a tech enthusiast and a content writer who passionately follows the latest technology in higher education in India and beyond. He works with CollPoll, an AI-powered online platform for digital learning and campus automation, where he develops content on technology, startups and education. With a knack for understanding audiences and simplicity in presenting ideas, his content connects with people. In his free time, he enjoys reading and discovering new authors. He also goes hiking when he can, to feed his free spirit.
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