IndiGlobal Bureau
To say that the education system is changing would not be wrong. Disruption in the system started since the pandemic broke out in 2019 paving the way for technology integration resulting in edtech sector. It is estimated that digital learning is to increase to USD 30 billion in the next 10 years.
The Indian economy is growing at a rapid pace and is one of the few countries in the world that is still showing positive signs of growth in spite of a recession setting in in the western world. Resilience was shown in the education sector even during the lockdown and the realities of the world such as fintech, edtech, combating climate change, resurgence of sports and extra-curricular activities, mental health and skill development are to take centre stage.
Focus on renewable energy and green technology
Soil conservation is one topic that students of all ages are taught but from now on the focus would be on the need to use renewable energy including solar, wind, electric vehicles to name a few.
Metaverse in education
It is noteworthy to know that CBSE has collaborated with Meta for the application of Metaverse in education. Online learning will be more real with the help of metaverse, which involves the concept of Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR & VR). By overcoming these obstacles, the education community will be able to create a resilient educational ecosystem.
Greater importance to extra-curricular activities
In the last three years, students lost the patience and attention span has taken a nosedive. Experts point the lack of social activities as one of the main reasons. Schools would focus more on extra-curricular activities.
Mental Health
There have been several studies to show that the need for counsellors is high but there is a huge shortage of counsellors. One in five need some kind of help by way of therapy, counselling and just someone to listen.
Skilling
India needs 104.62 million workforce in the coming years. The present education system is not equipped to provide skilled workforce. New courses on coding, AI, ML, python, soft skills, and entrepreneurial skills would gain credence. Technology driven education would be of top priority.