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5 How the Pandemic Has Changed Education Forever?

With the recent deadly pandemic outbreak, many centers of learning have been compelled to close their doors until they can safely resume. But pandemic or no pandemic, the growth of online education is showing no signs of slowing down. Most industry observers are expecting this to continue, even if it means an accelerated adoption. The underlying technology has evolved to the point where online learning has become viable for all, regardless of socioeconomic status or location. It’s now an option that will be increasingly adopted by people across the globe.

The rise of education technology

Schools have been forced by circumstances to turn to a more innovative and creative means of education. The changes in the education system after a pandemic have been positive although a difficult one. With e-learning, students learn remotely as the teachers take the classes remotely. This has left traditional classrooms nearly empty while students take their lessons from various devices in isolated regions. The changes have been drastic but somewhat beneficial. With so many children cut off from the classroom, the advent of e-learning was inevitable. This provides children with unprecedented access to resources to prepare them for their future. The range of new channels and communication technologies has brought millions of children out of the physical classroom. This is a dramatic change in educational systems everywhere.  

The online education system has become one of the effective tools in fulfilling academic objectives amongst the upcoming generations. This has brought about an upheaval pertaining to the very necessity of classrooms and physical schools.

COVID-19 affect

Technology has changed the way children learn forever. Since COVID-19, there have been many tech startups starting to develop apps, devices, robots, virtual reality, augmented reality for children to learn both in and out of school. Education technology has now become the catalyst for the new normal for students worldwide. The CoVID-19 pandemic has boosted demand for language learning platforms, e-learning platforms, educational video streaming services, cloud-based software, and much more to cater to the changing demands of the education industry. Along with the adaptation of e-learning, with the ever-changing needs of the global workplace, the global economy, and international relations, especially after the pandemic, it has become increasingly vital to learn other languages. And because of these noticeably increasing language-learning requirements, many online platforms have been launched, where people can learn Spanish, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and many other languages. The pandemic has changed the way people are acquiring foreign languages all over the world. Learning a new language is no longer an option but rather a necessity of life.

Online learning

Online learning isn’t for everyone, and it’s unlikely that the majority of the population will only be using digital tools in the future. Learning in a classroom can provide a valuable social and professional network for students and educators alike, and many employers still prefer to hire candidates who come from traditional university settings. On average, online learning can end up saving individuals both time and money. Oftentimes, students who choose to learn online simply don’t have access to traditional classrooms or educators; they may live in areas where teachers are difficult to find, such as developing countries – or simply couldn’t afford to pay for education otherwise.

online environment

E-learning eliminates the distractions of a classroom environment and assists students in their ability to learn at an optimal level. The online environment also provides a more cost-effective way for colleges and universities to offer courses so they can educate more people. There have been several studies that have looked at return on investment, especially concerning online learning. When compared to classroom-based training, the overall costs associated with e-learning are somewhere between 15-40% lower, with a noticeable difference.

Today, with many schools now following an exclusively online education platform, the prospect of social isolation for rural or geographically isolated students is real. The use of new media tools has enabled easy interaction between students and teachers across borders which is particularly important for students with special needs.

Online learning technology

Many universities are actually able to offer most of their courses online. It’s therefore not surprising that students all over the world are increasingly taking education into their own hands with the use of distance learning. To become familiar with the tools at their disposal, they find it useful to analyze common practices and methods used in order to keep up with ever-changing technology.

With so much change happening in education, especially in regards to technology, students are learning more than ever before. Teachers are creating complete online courses through websites. 

Given the uncertain nature of the future, educators should demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Access to technology can help empower educators to move at a faster pace, offer more choice, and respond more quickly. It can also provide universal access to information, no matter how remote the location, helping us better prepare for emerging events in the future.

Muhammad Asad Raza