What is the impact of EdTech on education?
Students spend an average of 10 hours a day using their phones. EVERY. DAY.
They study for only 17.3 hours per week (3 hours each day), and some students spend less than five hours each week studying!
It may indicate that education institutions should find ways to assist students in learning through digital devices. According to recent statistics, 74% of students in college want access mobile devices for course material.
Enter EdTech
EdTech is the integration of technology in education to enhance learning and teaching. It is a way to improve student engagement, and also support college students who have learning disabilities. Technology can also help college students who have full-time jobs, as well as encourage them to learn. We can teach them a little while they are on their phones.
What is the impact of EdTech on classrooms?
Imagine going on field trips in wastelands or power plants without ever leaving the classroom. Imagine a student of business could run a real-life business through simulations, without ever spending any money!
That’s EdTech!
EdTech is a powerful tool that can transform education. EdTech can be used in classrooms to help teachers bypass traditional limitations and provide students with concrete, practical information. This makes learning easier, more fun, and therefore more interesting. Students pay greater attention. Innovation is only going to continue growing.
Colleges can, for example, combine EdTech with storytelling and gameification in order to retain and engage as many students as possible. This makes learning a continual process, whereby students have access to study material at any time and can learn according to their pace. It streamlines everything and encourages active study among students by eliminating barriers.
One class missed by a college student can be the only one they miss in a year. One class missed can cause a gap in learning that grows as the semester progresses. Students who fall behind can find it difficult to keep up, and they can feel an overwhelming sense of anxiety, which can make them want to quit or give up.
Remember that college students are short on time?
EdTech innovations are helping to overcome space and time limitations. Students can now access all their materials instantly, wherever they are, on any device. It’s like having a digital bag available everywhere. Just log in, and you’re good to go. This is really easy!
As you will learn, EdTech has many benefits.
Does Integrating EdTech Make Sense?
You may be wondering: Is it a good idea for artificial intelligence to start teaching?
Backtrack for a moment.
Incorporating technology in education does not mean that teachers are replaced – rather, it is a tool to complement them (we’ll go into more detail about this topic below).
Let’s talk about what makes something “good” in the first instance.
EdTech is used in higher education by many researchers. McKinsey, for example, reported that US students who spend more than 60 minute studying each week on their device got higher grades. For best results, both teachers and students should work together to use technology. A study also found that when gamification is combined with reading, it can improve student results by 60%.
In addition, four out of five students say EdTech helps them to improve their grades. That’s an 80% improvement!
It’s time to weigh the pros and cons. The primary goal of education is for students to learn the concepts they are being taught. This understanding is reflected in the grades that the student receives. EdTech is a great tool to help improve grades, and in the end, achieve educational goals. How bad can that be?
We’re listening to your concerns. The main challenges in EdTech at Higher Education Institutions include skill gaps and misinformation.
If an educational institution wishes to include AI, or any other technology, in their curriculum, they will first need to create a plan for implementation, including training that bridges skills gaps. If EdTech’s sole purpose is to complement educator efforts, and not replace them (as they should), then there is no problem.
You have the answer.
Are the benefits greater than the disadvantages?
Do you think it’s a good idea for us to incorporate EdTech in our education models?
It’s a sure thing!
EdTech Benefits for Students & Educators
We’ve listed the top benefits that EdTech has for both students and teachers.
#1 Personalized Learning
EdTech’s importance is primarily based on the fact that it allows for personalized learning to be delivered to students. We can now cater to all the academic needs that students have, something which is impossible in traditional classrooms. All students eventually will understand course content, regardless of their pace.
#2 Adaptive Learning
There’s no doubt that personalized learning is great. It must be adaptable, however, to make it practical. It means the AI model, or whichever technology is used, must be able evolve with time to meet the specific needs of students. Nine out of ten college students are looking for EdTech solutions that can adapt to the learning styles.
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The system records the student’s behavior, their patterns of learning, and how they interact to personalize learning.
#3 Inclusive Learning
EdTech also makes education more inclusive. When given the right support, and in a learning environment that is conducive to their needs, even students with learning difficulties are able to reach their potential. This has been something schools have attempted for many years without success.
Students are reluctant to identify their own learning disabilities, as they don’t want to be “different,” which means they will struggle on their own. With AI and machine-learning technologies that personalize learning and adapt to individual learning styles, anyone can become a top student.
#4 Accessible Learning
EdTech makes it possible for students to access their materials instantly, regardless of the device they are using. They can study even while on the road! Some online platforms, such as SIMPLITEACHED (Hint) offer students their own storage area for free to help them manage their hectic schedules.
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EdTech helps both educators and students save resources and time, so not only does it make learning better but it also makes it more affordable. You know what else? It’s not even close to being inclusive!
Can EdTech replace teachers?
Let’s discuss why EdTech is meant to help teachers, not replace them.
EdTech is a great way to help students be more self-reliant in that they are able to take control of their own learning. They still need teachers, because the student-teacher relationship is crucial to a successful classroom. Community and collaborative learning have the potential to literally increase student engagement. We need to work actively on humanizing learning technologies within an ecosystem to make them useful to students and teachers.
SimpliTaught is a great example. Online learning for students includes a feature called ‘community’ where they can interact and connect with peers and educators from around the globe. It is this kind of collaborative experience which can really start meaningful conversations and encourage the sharing of resources and ideas.
Simplitaugt can assist you in leveraging EdTech for student learning curves to accelerate success.