The global education industry has been affected by the course of tech development and innovation in the training dynamic has changed our expectations of the in-demand skills of the future.
So, what are some of the impacts of technology in the future of the education and training industry.
Artificial intelligence
One of the most daunting and tedious tasks that teachers must do is the evaluation process. It can take hours, and they could even work on this during their resting time. What if instead of spending hours in evaluation, they’d spend it on more relevant tasks like planning their classes or creating new training strategies? It would be great, and it’s possible thanks to artificial intelligence.
AI engines can make evaluations of tests and quizzes in a matter of minutes. This way, teachers can improve their overall performance by focusing on more relevant activities.
Augmented reality and virtual reality
AR and VR are potent tools for teachers across the globe. They create a whole new environment for students to learn things as if they were inside a time machine or a teleportation device. This is particularly good for a history class or even geography class, but it can be used for every subject.
For example, today, even medical students are using VR to practice their lessons. In the past, medical practices used to be very challenging since they couldn’t use human bodies. However, with a VR headset, they have a short preview of how surgeries would look like in advance.
Internet of things
The Internet of Things is another growing trend in the education industry that could shape future training process. With IoT devices, parents could have an immediate notification with their kids’ grades or updates.
We’re currently already using IoT boards in the education industry. These boards are interactive, and it’s like having a smart TV for teaching. They not only make it easier for teachers to educate their students, but they also increase students’ attention and engagement. IoT also increases security and comfort levels in the classrooms since teachers can control the thermostat and security cameras through their mobiles.
Remote learning
Remote learning was already a trend before Covid-19, but the pandemic accelerated the spread of this trend. With tech tools, this is not only possible but also an efficient training method. Remote education such as coding bootcamps, courses, and others have become very in-demand during recent years.
With tech tools like online conference software or online classrooms, more people have access to education regardless of their location. Many universities started joining the remote community, especially during the pandemic when people had to be isolated. In the future, we’ll probably see this trend becoming even more significant than it currently is today.
New relevant skills
Tech disruption has also affected the job market. Some jobs that don’t require logical thinking or problem-solving skills might be disrupted by technology. We can see how customer service assistants are being replaced by chatbots or even how web developers are replaced by no-code web dev platforms like Wix.
It’s essential to be aware of the current tech trends and evaluate how they affect the education industry. Today there are new in-demand skills, from data science to artificial intelligence, and from digital marketing to machine learning. That’s why many institutions have had to make adjustments in their curricula to match these new trends.
Conclusion
Maybe in the past technology disruption made some fearful about the impact change could have on existing businesses and processes. However, the best thing to do during this process is to embrace tech disruption.
Today in the education industry, we have new developments that could improve the learning experience.
Yet, it’s important to mention that today’s tech evolution’s growth curve is more prominent, which means that the speed of tech disruption is faster. Therefore, if you want to stay up-to-date with the current trends, it’s essential to keep an eye on the latest tech developments. Some of the tech trends currently changing the education industry are AI, VR, and AR.
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