This is how digital education is fixing education system in India
5 years, 6 months ago

This is how digital education is fixing education system in India

India Today  

Technology keeps on advancing and it is becoming very essential in our lives. It is being used in various sectors for example, the way we use technology in classrooms to improve the learning methods of students and to make the teachers job easier. Digital education making way into education sysytem Gone are the days when classroom training was restricted to textbook learning, teachers using the blackboard to students writing notes in copies. Digital education is making its way into the education system of India and is taking the place of the traditional classroom training. Distance education beyond boundaries Technology has made it possible for students who fall off the traditional path to jump back on and finish what they spent most of their childhood working towards.

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India is poised to become a global leader in distance education: NCVET Chairman
3 days, 9 hours ago

India is poised to become a global leader in distance education: NCVET Chairman

The Hindu  

Atul Kumar Tiwari, Chairman of the National Council for Vocational Education and Training and Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, on Thursday, said India is poised to become a global leader in distance education, with increasing internet penetration and the development of e-learning platforms. Addressing the 20th annual convocation of the Karnataka State Open University here, Mr. …

Transforming rural education in India: Challenges and breakthroughs
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Transforming rural education in India: Challenges and breakthroughs

India Today  

As per the Economic Survey, 65 percent of the country's population lives in rural India. As per NITI Aayog's 2023 report - India has over one million teacher vacancies, with rural areas facing acute shortages-some rural schools operate with only one teacher, limiting individual student attention and learning gaps. Example: Teach For India's TFIx and InnovatED are programs that help …

As Sweden shifts back to books, is India next in the digital learning struggle?
2 months, 1 week ago

As Sweden shifts back to books, is India next in the digital learning struggle?

India Today  

Digital learning was once touted as the way forward. While some use them for better understanding of topics, parental discretion is crucial in this regard.” She agrees with Mungali’s views, adding that for many students, owning a textbook itself is a luxury, making the idea of relying on digital learning seem almost unreal. The increased screen time among students isn’t …

How Hybrid Learning Is Adapting to Meet the Needs of Today’s Learners
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How Hybrid Learning Is Adapting to Meet the Needs of Today’s Learners

The Hindu  

In the bustling landscape of Indian higher education, where tradition meets innovation, a transformative approach is gaining momentum: hybrid learning. Hybrid Learning Enables Flexibility India’s diverse student population spans bustling cities, small towns and villages, and everything in between. Hybrid Learning Bridges the Digital Divide India’s digital revolution is unstoppable, yet disparities persist. The country’s National Education Policy 2020 has …

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap
11 months ago

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap

The Hindu  

In a residential patch at Puttanna Road in Basavanagudi, a building rumbles with excitement. The “ADVANTAGE INDIA” initiative, a part of Microsoft’s Skills for Jobs programme, will focus on training individuals in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Those institutions who have all the capability but just need skilling can use the job standards created by the Sector Skill Council …

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey
1 year ago

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey

Hindustan Times  

India, a burgeoning powerhouse of talent and innovation, stands at a crucial juncture in its educational and professional skilling journey. Skilling the school students- Early child education Early education recognition is essential as preschools lay the groundwork for future education by fostering children's emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, which shapes their adult selves. Early childhood education technology platforms are increasingly …

Tailoring education to individual needs
1 year, 1 month ago

Tailoring education to individual needs

Hindustan Times  

The Indian education system is experiencing a significant transformation due to technological advancements and the recognition of the need for personalised learning. Personalised learning is an educational approach that acknowledges the diversity of students' learning styles, abilities, and interests. Additionally, balancing personalised learning with standardised assessments poses a challenge in ensuring that students are meeting essential learning benchmarks. Schools must …

5 ways digital learning tools enhance board exam preparation
1 year, 1 month ago

5 ways digital learning tools enhance board exam preparation

India Today  

In the 21st-century version of education, the integration of digital learning tools has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, reshaping the way students approach their studies. Monica Malhotra Kandhari, the Managing Director of AASOKA & MBD Group, has highlighted several advantages of digital learning tools for achieving success in board exams. Self-Learning for Deep Understanding: Interactive e-learning tools empower students …

Can Indian teens’ ease with smartphones be used to help fill in their education gaps? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 2 months ago

Can Indian teens’ ease with smartphones be used to help fill in their education gaps? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

This year’s Annual Status of Education Report or ASER, ‘Beyond Basics’, surveyed over 34,000 young people aged between 14 and 18, in 28 districts across the country, to get an inkling into: what are the young people of India currently doing? The results were perhaps not very surprising given that ASER, which is brought out by the NGO Pratham, has …

Helping Students in Real Time: Centre Invites Edtech Firms to Give Digital Learning Solutions
1 year, 4 months ago

Helping Students in Real Time: Centre Invites Edtech Firms to Give Digital Learning Solutions

News 18  

The Centre has invited tech firms to come up with online tutoring solutions that can provide “real-time” support and guidance to students so that every student is covered “irrespective of his/her background”. According to the document inviting the applications from edtech companies accessed by News18, online tutoring solution should provide “real-time” support and guidance to students when they encounter difficulties, …

Celebrating our teachers: Key pillars of India’s education system
1 year, 6 months ago

Celebrating our teachers: Key pillars of India’s education system

Firstpost  

Teachers’ Day is not just a moment to extend greetings and gifts but a time to reflect on the pivotal role that teachers play in shaping our collective destiny Our education system finds its beating heart in the form of a formidable force – our teachers. As India celebrates yet another Teachers’ Day, we stand united in acknowledging the indispensable …

How EdTech is Transforming Teaching and Learning in India - News18
1 year, 8 months ago

How EdTech is Transforming Teaching and Learning in India - News18

News 18  

Education Technology, popularly known as EdTech, has revolutionised the education sector in recent years. Growth in the Indian EdTech sector has been backed by growing demand as well as innovative learning models offered by homegrown EdTech startups, aided by a facilitative new education policy. EdTech involves the use of digital platforms, software tools, and devices to facilitate education and enhance …

Bridging the digital divide in India's education landscape demands a multi-faceted approach
1 year, 9 months ago

Bridging the digital divide in India's education landscape demands a multi-faceted approach

India Today  

While digital learning platforms are hailed as the future of education delivery in India, a considerable chunk of our population still lacks the necessary resources including devices, infrastructure, and digital literacy to reap the benefits of digital education. BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE FOR A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH "According to a survey indicated that over 85 percent of households across India had …

Digital education is the future, says expert
1 year, 11 months ago

Digital education is the future, says expert

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Digital education was the only way for the country to meet its goal of increasing the national gross enrollment ratio in higher education from 27 to 50 per cent by 2035, Jagat Bhushan Nadda, director of the Consortium for Educational Communication, said on Thursday. Nadda, who was in town for the launch of the 24th CEC-University Grants Commission Educational …

From Pandemic Necessity to Future Revolution: Why Online Education is Here to Stay
1 year, 11 months ago

From Pandemic Necessity to Future Revolution: Why Online Education is Here to Stay

News 18  

Even before the advent and unfortunate spread of Covid-19, online education was slowly spreading roots in India. The sheer scale and speed of the spread has helped to speed up its implementation across the country, and we are left with the question: Is online education the new norm going forward? Online education is already the norm in several countries across …

Education through digital format for Intermediate students in AP
2 years, 1 month ago

Education through digital format for Intermediate students in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has advised officials to finalise plans for introduction of the digital format education for Intermediate students on the lines of the digital studies in schools in the state. The Chief Minister asked the officials to submit proposals on arranging digital learning methods for Intermediate students, similar to the way IFP display panels are …

International Day of Education: Why digitalisation of education in India is important for higher education
2 years, 2 months ago

International Day of Education: Why digitalisation of education in India is important for higher education

India Today  

The digitalisation of education in India has had a significant impact on higher education in recent years. With the rise of technology, online learning and digital resources have become increasingly accessible to students in India, providing them with new opportunities to access higher education. ONLINE LEARNING PORTALS Online learning platforms and e-learning portals have made it possible for students in …

Why education institutions are adopting digital boards in classroom
2 years, 2 months ago

Why education institutions are adopting digital boards in classroom

India Today  

Learning is now dynamic, stimulating, and practical due to the development of the internet and ever-improving technology. DEFINING DIGITAL BOARD Successfully replacing traditional means of learning, digital boards for teaching, have effectively been embracing the educational upliftment of students, bringing better learning outcomes. Revitalising education, it thus provides unlimited access to quality education, availing the accessibility of web resources, a …

Here's how technology can create a participatory learning environment for students and teachers - India Today
2 years, 3 months ago

Here's how technology can create a participatory learning environment for students and teachers - India Today

India Today  

A classroom is a place where ideas are born, information is shared, and the seeds of learning are sowed. From implementing online learning tools to bringing immersive technologies like virtual reality into the classroom, technology has proliferated global education in keeping with the fast-changing times. Immersive tech like virtual reality and augmented reality have been successful in creating a participatory …

Digital learning: Way forward for education in tier II and tier III cities in India
2 years, 3 months ago

Digital learning: Way forward for education in tier II and tier III cities in India

India Today  

Recently, the government announced the M SHRI scheme to upgrade 14,500 of the one million+ government schools with modern and green infrastructure. Schools in Tier I cities perform better in terms of access, facilities, and learning results, but those in rural India still fall behind. RENEWED FOCUS ON EDUCATION However, the Digital India Mission and NEP 2020's renewed focus on …

National Education Day: Here's why it is important to develop skills outside the classroom
2 years, 4 months ago

National Education Day: Here's why it is important to develop skills outside the classroom

India Today  

The pandemic alerted the world to the need to revamp traditional education practices. As a result, the ed-tech industry witnessed a boom and the number of online platforms offering various courses grew significantly. LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOMS: BENEFITS PROMOTING GREATER ACCESS With the increase in emphasis on online learning, students who are willing to learn but do not have access …

Edtech for the future: Why having content for synchronous and asynchronous classes is crucial
2 years, 6 months ago

Edtech for the future: Why having content for synchronous and asynchronous classes is crucial

Firstpost  

The edtech market reserves the potential for exponential growth and tapping on its value can be extremely helpful for equitable, quality and inclusive education It is helpful to underpin education reforms, strategies and roadmaps in the objectives and values of education. To ensure the benefits of edtechs for children from economically weaker sections and make use of digital technology for …

The case for online learning
2 years, 7 months ago

The case for online learning

The Hindu  

If teaching is talking, and learning is listening, then, does it make a difference whether you are inside a classroom or staring at your computer screen to share and gain knowledge? Creating opportunities Online learning is revolutionising education, and people are using it to further themselves, affirms Betty Vandenbosch, the former Chancellor of Purdue University Global. “India loves education, with …

Assam Education Board Developing App for School Students: Minister
2 years, 8 months ago

Assam Education Board Developing App for School Students: Minister

News 18  

A mobile application was being developed by the Board of Secondary Education in Assam for the benefit of school students, state education minister Ranoj Pegu said. He also said that the education department had been exploring digital education mechanisms in keeping with the growing use of technology in all spheres of life. Speaking at the launch of two mobile phone …

Andhra Pradesh: Multiple issues confronted students in Prakasam during Class X and Intermediate exams
2 years, 8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Multiple issues confronted students in Prakasam during Class X and Intermediate exams

The Hindu  

It’s not just the pandemic but several other factors too have contributed to the poor performance of students in the Class X and Intermediate results that were out recently, opine educationists here. Heavy syllabus, tough question papers, dull and drab online classes, switchover to English medium, inadequate teaching faculty and reforms in the education system without preparing the students for …

5 factors that are contributing towards digitisation of education
2 years, 10 months ago

5 factors that are contributing towards digitisation of education

India Today  

In India, various factors, the most important of which is technology, have revolutionized the education system, and conventional teaching-learning techniques have given way to more modern approaches. ONLINE TEACHING The conventional approach to teaching and learning is making way for technologically advanced audio-visual aids, state-of-the-art technology and new-age teaching tools and techniques. TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS FOR ONLINE CLASSROOMS Rapid …

Learning process: Online vs traditional
2 years, 10 months ago

Learning process: Online vs traditional

India Today  

The debate between online and traditional education continues to take the center seat with every passing day. Interestingly, the reopening of schools in recent months has reignited the debate if online learning will edge past traditional classrooms. But is the online learning process an absolute alternative to traditional learning? COMPARING ONLINE AND TRADITIONAL LEARNING PROCESSES Features Online Learning Traditional Learning …

EdTech: The new growth catalyst of Indian education industry
3 years, 1 month ago

EdTech: The new growth catalyst of Indian education industry

India Today  

The Education industry in India has witnessed maximum disruption during the pandemic. Coupled with the growing popularity of Massive Open Online Courses and distant education India’s EdTech industry is poised to reach $30 billion in the next 10 years. While the long-term impact of the pandemic on the education industry is yet to unfold, learning models are definitely going to …

Top ed-tech trends for 2022 that will make learning joyful
3 years, 2 months ago

Top ed-tech trends for 2022 that will make learning joyful

India Today  

Today, we are living in a world that is characterized by constant change. Holistic learning gives way for more multi-dimensional, practical and skill-based training, preparing individuals for the future world of work. Furthermore, post the pandemic, the flexibility of the workplace allowed many employees to work remotely, also driving better mental health, that in turn increased productivity. Immersive and experiential …

Year-ender 2021: How Covid-19 pandemic enabled EdTech to become leading sector for growth
3 years, 3 months ago

Year-ender 2021: How Covid-19 pandemic enabled EdTech to become leading sector for growth

India Today  

The increased adoption by institutions, professionals, parents, and students marks the growth. Adoption of EdTech tools and products by students, teachers, and institutes The pandemic enabled EdTech to become the leading sector for growth. Even while educational technology, or edtech, has been around for a while, the worldwide lockdown caused by the pandemic was undoubtedly the driving force for its …

How a Teacher's Digital Push Is Revolutionising Rajasthan's Education System
3 years, 4 months ago

How a Teacher's Digital Push Is Revolutionising Rajasthan's Education System

The Quint  

Impressed by his model, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot initiated training in online education for government school teachers. He has formed a team of 40 teachers who record videos of the lessons for higher classes of the Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, and post them online, the report added. Rajasthan's education department has also become the first to come up with …

Kerala Ahead of Other States in Providing Online Education: Pinarayi Vijayan
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Ahead of Other States in Providing Online Education: Pinarayi Vijayan

News 18  

Kerala is much ahead of other states in providing online education to children during the COVID-19 pandemic, as 91 per cent of those in rural areas were able to continue their studies with the help of technology, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday. While 91 per cent of children in rural areas of Kerala had access to online classes, …

60% students do not have internet access in India: Report
3 years, 4 months ago

60% students do not have internet access in India: Report

India Today  

Over one-and-a-half years since the Covid pandemic broke out in India, the digital divide continues to pose challenges in remote teaching and learning, according to experts. Only 20 per cent of school-age children in India had access to remote education during the pandemic, of whom only half participated in live online lessons, according to a new national sample survey by …

How teachers in India adopted hybrid learning during Covid
3 years, 4 months ago

How teachers in India adopted hybrid learning during Covid

India Today  

Students living in poverty-stricken areas are more likely to lack the educational tools like mobile phones and laptops that make learning at home successful. Approaches need to be followed in Hybrid Model: The nationwide closings and the associated shift to distance learning and the growing digital divide affected students, teachers, educators, and parents equally. We need to think about how …

School Closure, Digital Divide, Learning Gap: Post-COVID India Needs Resilient Education System
3 years, 4 months ago

School Closure, Digital Divide, Learning Gap: Post-COVID India Needs Resilient Education System

News 18  

Education remains the solitary ray of hope for many to break the vicious circle of poverty. However, the data released by the Unified District Information System for Education for the academic session 2019-20 shows that 78 per cent of schools in India don’t have internet facilities and more than 61 per cent do not even have computers. Approximately 12 crore …

Rajasthan governor stresses on bridging digital gap for students in rural areas
3 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan governor stresses on bridging digital gap for students in rural areas

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Monday stressed on bridging the digital gap in the present era of information and communication technology so everyone can get practical benefit of online education. In order to make quality education accessible to everyone from urban to rural areas, special emphasis has been laid on online and digital education in the new education policy, Mishra …

Rajasthan governor stresses on bridging digital gap for students in rural areas
3 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan governor stresses on bridging digital gap for students in rural areas

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Monday stressed on bridging the digital gap in the present era of information and communication technology so everyone can get practical benefit of online education. Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra stresses on bridging the digital gap so that everyone can get practical benefit of online education. In order to make quality education accessible to everyone from …

KiCo– India’s kitaab copy: A step towards democratization of education
3 years, 5 months ago

KiCo– India’s kitaab copy: A step towards democratization of education

Hindustan Times  

With a mission of educating students in large numbers, KiCo- India’s Kitaab Copy has taken an initiative to reach out to students in rural India. KiCo– India’s kitaab copy KiCo has received appreciation from the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and has also contributed to the upliftment of the students in government schools of Delhi in digital education. Regional languages …

How online learning can revolutionise and reform Indian higher education
3 years, 7 months ago

How online learning can revolutionise and reform Indian higher education

The Hindu  

Despite an increase in literacy rate over the last decade, India’s higher education infrastructure relies on didactic transmission and is in need of reforms and revamps. India’s Gross Enrollment Ratio stands at 26.3%, which means that only that percentage of youngsters in the 18-23 age group are pursuing higher education. The UGC giving the nod to the top 100 NIRF …

Data | Only 1 in 4 teachers in India trained to teach online classes
3 years, 8 months ago

Data | Only 1 in 4 teachers in India trained to teach online classes

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to stop physical classes and shift to online teaching. Though the share was relatively high among private schools, only one-third of teachers who teach higher grades were trained to teach online. Click to remove AMP mode State-wise comparison Only 3% of government school teachers in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha were trained to teach with …

Kerala Government launches new digital app for online studies
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Government launches new digital app for online studies

India Today  

Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty has said that all necessary steps have been taken to overcome the shortcoming in online education in the state in the ongoing academic year and a new digital application would be used for the purpose. In view of the continuing Covid-19 situation, the department took measures to further expand digital classes for school children, he …

When students can’t study
3 years, 8 months ago

When students can’t study

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 78% of schools in India don’t have internet facilities, and more than 61% do not have computers, the latest Unified District Information System for Education data, released by the Centre for 2019-20 shows. Only one-third of students could pursue online education, and only 32.5% are doing live online classes, according to the Annual Status of Education Report released in …

Digital India: How the six-year-old mission has taken a largely offline nation online
3 years, 8 months ago

Digital India: How the six-year-old mission has taken a largely offline nation online

Firstpost  

Digital India is a Rs 1,13,000-crore flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy Digital India, a flagship initiative that was launched with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy, has completed six years of its journey since its launch on …

84% of teachers facing challenges during online classes: Survey
4 years ago

84% of teachers facing challenges during online classes: Survey

India Today  

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the education sector globally. Online class challenges linked to lack of teacher preparedness The online survey conducted by Learning Spiral showed that while children face issues in accessing education digitally, teachers face issues in delivering education through digital mediums. A staggering 84% of teachers reported facing challenges in delivering education digitally with close to half …

Know how Edtech startups are boosting India's digital education and careers
4 years, 1 month ago

Know how Edtech startups are boosting India's digital education and careers

India TV News  

The advent of digital education showcases how the Indian education system is going through a digital transformation. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the Indian education system has struggled to facilitate classes with the limited number of online resources available, causing a paradigm shift in making the Ed-Tech space a vital part of mainstream learning. The Bangalore- based online tutoring firm …

The blank pages in India’s online learning experience
4 years, 1 month ago

The blank pages in India’s online learning experience

The Hindu  

The world is presently grappling with the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the social, economic and political spheres. This is crucial as studies conducted on government-run schools in various States indicate poor performance — a majority of children, especially girl students, have missed out much on the various e-mail platforms offered. The long closure of schools has also …

Explained: How will NEP 2020 change the education system in India
4 years, 1 month ago

Explained: How will NEP 2020 change the education system in India

India Today  

Long overdue, the New Education Policy 2020 is on the lines of universalising education from pre-school to secondary level. Under the new policy, the government aims to bridge social gaps in participation, access, and learning outcomes in school education with a target of 100 percent Gross Enrolment Ratio or zero school drop outs by 2030. The top 5 highlights of …

How e-learning is transforming the education sector
4 years, 2 months ago

How e-learning is transforming the education sector

India Today  

The Covid-19 induced shutdown affected schooling and learning, including teaching and assessment methodologies. Learners who view online classes as education through edutainment continually set new learning goals for themselves. As technology develops, these new trends will also develop, but the pillars around which it will advance would be customised learning, accessibility, engagement, and user-centric learning. Overcoming challenges The challenges of …

How digitization in education is fuelling growth in India's ed-tech ecosystem
4 years, 2 months ago

How digitization in education is fuelling growth in India's ed-tech ecosystem

India Today  

This year has been an eye-opener in several ways. New-age platforms powered by cutting-edge technology Aside from the easy access to technology, another core element laying the foundation for ed-tech’s growth in India is new-age ed-tech platforms. An ed-tech-friendly National Education Policy The recently announced National Education Policy 2020 will have a positive influence on the country’s ed-tech ecosystem when …

Effective digital tools and learning methods for rural govt schools revealed in teacher survey across 6 states
4 years, 2 months ago

Effective digital tools and learning methods for rural govt schools revealed in teacher survey across 6 states

India Today  

A teacher survey conducted across six states by Sampark Foundation reveals that teachers across six states prefer in-class teaching over online classes as an effective method to teach students in rural India’s government schools. The survey conducted digitally as schools remain closed was carried out to better understand the needs of government school teachers who are using remote learning tools …

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