NEW DELHI: The telecom revolution and internet penetration globally have paved the way for EdTech platforms, leading to the implementation of a new perspective in education in general. Introducing the latest educational practices and techniques through them has made learning more accessible, as innovation and originality have taken centre stage. However, EdTech platforms have not only benefited students but also teachers to a large extent. Integrating EdTech platforms in the education sector has helped teachers garner new skills, enabling them to impart knowledge and training in a more relevant and innovative way.
The relevancy of EdTech platforms has echoed in the 2018 Jobs Report of the World Economic Forum, revealing that conventional educational institutions excel in conveying largely generic skills. Additionally, these skills are no longer relevant to the technologically driven job market. This has led to limitations in teachers’ abilities to establish a meaningful dialogue with students, leading to their inability to conduct online classes properly. EdTech platforms have been influential in identifying this gap promptly by providing innovative technological tools and upskilling educators to ensure an optimal learning experience irrespective of challenges.
Mr. Rishabh Khanna, CEO and co-founder of Suraasa, believes educational practices have shifted dramatically in the last decade and teachers need to embrace the change to ensure professional growth, “Conventional teaching methods have their limitations, and teachers need to embrace the individual learning curve of each student. Customised learning is being identified as the most preferable teaching method worldwide, and educators will need to embrace this technique sooner rather than later to excel in their careers. The educational approach has shifted significantly in the last decade, as curriculum-based education has become redundant. In the new approach, students have become the centre of attention, and the objective of teachers must be to ensure an immersive learning experience for them. Educators need to identify the critical nature of this change and align their knowledge with developing supplementary skills that can offer a sustainable solution to learners and themselves in their professional capacities.
Here is how upskilling educators through EdTech platforms are improving student outcomes:
Innovation & convenience
The inclusion of innovative learning modules at EdTech platforms is making it extremely easy for teachers to learn new skills. These modules are also highly convenient as they are digitally located, meaning educators do not need to purchase learning materials. The pressing of a few clicks is enabling them to upskill in the comfort of anywhere they prefer, enhancing focus and aspirations.
Discussions with global peers
By becoming a part of EdTech platforms, educators are integrated into a substantial network of international teachers. This enables them to discuss and exchange ideas, which can be implemented in their respective classrooms to offer students a more immersive learning experience. This promotes the free flow of information irrespective of geographical boundaries and promotes collaborative effort in enhancing teaching around the world.
Access to curated digital libraries
Through EdTech platforms, teachers can enhance their knowledge and are exposed to the latest practices. This is possible because of their access to large digital libraries that contain curated comprehensive study materials, books and other sources of information which are otherwise not viable in an offline setting. It also helps to garner a form of digital literacy, empowering them in the latest technological practices which they can use in digital classrooms.
