Technology has hugely impacted the way we go about our daily lives and conduct business. We’ve seen it’s transforming power in virtually every industry, including healthcare, media, agriculture, governance, and business. The education sector, however, appears to have lagged all the rest. But this has started to change with EdTech (Education Technology) fast becoming a new buzzword. The question we then need to ask ourselves is: What will it look like in the future?
Diverse technologies are contributing to the future of education and massively transforming learning approaches and methodologies. Here are our top 5 technologies that we believe will change the future of EdTech:
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3D printing technology
3D printing used in conjunction with CAD (computer-aided designs) is an excellent addition to illustrative learning. Using 3D technology, students can show the designed prototypes rather than just talking. It’s an extremely important technology for engineering students.
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Cloud computing
We can’t talk about the prospects of EdTech without mentioning the hot topic when it comes to storing and accessing information. The way information is stored and retrieved has completely changed thanks to cloud computing. Virtually every industry has felt its impact, including the education sector. Cloud computing empowers students to leave those bulky textbooks at home and access learning materials on the go. When talking about the future of learning with convenience, cloud computing has a vital role to play. Even, if you need to use any important information related to math or calculus homework this method is helpful to use.
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Virtual reality
This trending technology will dramatically transform physical classroom environments in the future by completely revolutionizing how information is delivered to students. It is widely used in game-based learning, and we’ll probably see more of the same in astronomy classrooms, medical laboratories, etc.
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Augmented reality
Augmented reality, mixed reality, and virtual reality are the hottest topics in the technological ecosystem today. AR adds digital objects to the real world, thus allowing you to explore the whole world without leaving the classroom. Using Google Glass, one can go on a virtual field trip or experiment on a human body. Whether you’re learning as an individual or in a team, it’s time to explore the world in a new different way.
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Game-based learning
Game based learning uses gaming principles to assist students in learning. This successful approach keeps raising the bar by continually finding new ways to provide students with learning opportunities that are intuitive and more engaging. Key to game based learning’s success is allowing students to learn by repeating, making mistakes, realizing the reason for the failures, and developing winning strategies.
Conclusion
While previously, the impact of technology in education has lagged other sectors, the good news is this is changing rapidly. With these five emerging technologies starting to reshape the education sector, we are confident that the future of education is amazing, and learning is about to become a whole lot more effective and interactive.
