We have seen a shift in the approach to teaching in the last five years. The development of infrastructure and acceptance at the breakneck speed of technology has come as an upgrade. An instance of such includes in the education field of India which aims to benefit more than 25 crore students in Indian schools, particularly as training in that sector followed the ‘Chalk & Talk’, model. Higher middle-class incomes have stimulated a rise in private IB schools, thereby accelerating the use of technology in order to enhance learning.
In India, data use has increased by 18 times in the last two years, according to a recent Google report, and it is estimated that one billion Indian users are will be online by 2030. While the metro towns are nearing saturation, private education institutions are focusing on the 2nd and 3rd levels to satisfy the enormous needs of the population in need of education. In addition to addressing these important needs, the Education Solutions industry must also work to provide digital solutions.
Hence in the latest trend, schools are introducing and taking the help of Digital Medium.Since it involves substantial investment in the development of infrastructures and training, schools try to develop a beautiful approach from both sides. The emphasis on students’ overall personality development has changed, unlike the conventional ranking system. They have realized that themes related to socio-emotional skills are important to promote profile development. Since every school cannot go 100% digital, a custom Integrated Learning Solutions model will be the solution for the current times. This model gives schools ample freedom to develop the right combination of traditional and online learning aids.
The school authorities take the parents’ confidence at the beginning of their academic year to outline their pupils’ development needs. The teaching staff work to achieve the pre-defined goals throughout the year, providing student development in real-time and implementing course corrections where necessary. Hence, parents can monitor their children’s progress and thus involve them more in the process with digital solutions at their doorstep. As opposed to traditional education, students get feedback throughout the year and are guided by remedial measures instead of awaiting the end of the year.
Self-learning
While the focus is on the development of students, a number of entities including Parents & Teachers have demonstrated phenomenal progress. Parents learn more about the right approach with their children through this process. Likewise, teachers can optimize their efforts by tailoring teachings to the specific needs of the students. Teachers also have the opportunity to evaluate and plan the future needs of the students. Finally, they can foresee for themselves advanced demands for functional training and help school management improve their overall quality.
Inclusiveness
Parents no longer are passive players on their children’s academic journey. As parents have access to progress reports in real-time, teachers can take advantage of their feedback to ensure the best way forward. Furthermore, long term associations can be built between the school and the parents.
On the Brink of Productivity
Students can focus on specific subjects for their development thanks to their feedback in real-time. Enhanced and efficient communication between teachers and students will enhance the teacher/student relationship. Add to that, practical tasks that provide feedback in real-time will increase student interest and increase their productivity in everyday curricula.
Accumulation of Knowledge
Integrated Learning Solutions can provide the school with a step towards reorienting its vision according to current dynamics. Learning from a given year can lead not only to the management of the class but also for the school to be more focused and optimized. A combination of print and digital education ensures profound learning, instead of simply adhering to one form and teaching as well as learning quality can exponentially be improved. Online resources may lead to forums for teachers, which in turn leads to the exchange of best practices in universities.
Hurdles
Schools must take into account the cost factor and find the best mix of print and digital solutions to optimize their students’ benefit. As with any changes, it will be difficult to sensitize teachers and ensure daily use. School management could face resistance early on, but it is important to overcome the initial bumps in the journey to provide students with better academic experience. The seamless combination of digital and print with benchmarking clarity will prevent confusion. The advantages of the new model should be made clear to users. The increasing disintegration will be reduced by regular feedback on processes.
The application of Integrated Learning Solutions in the K12 sector is just a right around the corner. The success rate of the technology is nevertheless determined by tailoring the solutions to the students’ needs and chucking the one-single-size-fits-all attitude.
