FUTURE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Educational technology defines the merged application of computer units, and the theory of education and implementation to ease learning. It is commonly abbreviated as ‘Edu-Tech’ or ‘EdTech’ Educational technology creates, utilises, and manages technological procedures and educational assets to help ameliorate user scholastic performance. The field has been described as a persevering initiative that seeks to bring learners, educators, and technical means together in an efficacious way.

Effective use of technology utilises numerous evidence-based strategies contemporaneously (for example, flexible content, frequent testing, prompt feedback, and so on), as do effective teachers. Using computers or other configurations of technology can provide students practice on core content and skills while the teacher can perform with others, supervise assessments, or perform other tasks. Through the usage of Edu-Tech, education is being able to be personalized for each tutee allowing for better distinction and permitting students to work for mastery at their own pace.

Modern educational technology can upgrade access to pedagogy (education), including complete degree programs. It enables superior integration for non-full-time students, particularly in continuing education, and improved inter-linkage between students and instructors. Effective learning materials can be used for long-distance learning and are accessible to a large-scale audience. Course materials are easily accessible.

Students can access and captivate with many online resources at home. Using online resources assist students occupy more time on specific aspects of what knowledge they may be learning in school, but at home. Many institutions like the ‘Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’ have made certain course materials available for free online.

The usage of educational apps, in general, has a positive effect on learning. Pre- and post-survey have revealed that the application of educational apps on mobile devices reduces the achievement gap between struggling and average students. Some educational apps improve team work by allowing students to receive feedback on answers (explanations) and promoting collaboration in resolving problems. The benefits of technological learning have been exhibited in all age groups. It is said that kindergarten students that use iPads show much higher rates of literacy than non-users.

The future of EdTech incorporates better grading systems for educational tools and technology that assists deeper learning and ever-more-sophisticated data inspection. The role of classroom learning has shifted in the past few years. The focus has moved away from memorizing course books to learning critical thinking, association and digital literacy. Eventually, we must recollect that technology is just a tool to enhance execution.The role of devoted and concerned teachers cannot be filled in by artificial intelligence.

At the same time, learning can certainly be made more interactive and engrossing for students with the right use of technology, but we must also understand that longer screen time alone will never be sufficient enough to establish better learning. It needs to be complemented by enthusiasm and a passion for learning among students.