Blackboard, chalks, textbooks, and a teacher in the classroom – this is how a traditional classroom looks. However, today, with technological innovations, the education system has changed drastically. With Classroom displays, artificial intelligence (AI), and online tutoring services, the education landscape has become more student-friendly. The best part is that the influence of technology on the education system is not limited to developed economies alone; emerging economies in APAC and EMEA are also witnessing positive change.
Improvements in education systems with AI, classroom displays, and text-to-speech technology
A major jump from traditional charts and graphs, classroom displays are an integral part of digitally equipped classrooms. These displays use visuals and graphics to make the teaching process easier and more productive. Experts hold the opinion that every child is unique and each one of them deciphers written language or text in a different manner. Even though parity of result is not the focus of the education system, the teaching process needs to be designed in such a manner that each child acquires an equal amount of knowledge and no child is left to fall behind. It is in this context that visual aids like classroom displays have gained importance. These displays not only improve the attention span of students but also enable them to retain information easily and for a longer period. AI, another technological breakthrough in the education sector, has introduced the aspect of virtual mentor into the teaching system. A virtual mentor:
- enhances the entire learning experience by being available 24/7
- is tailored to meet the specific requirement of the learner
- allows the learner to improve his or her skills even outside the classroom
AI not only enhances the quality of education but is also a major cost saver for the education system.
Text-to-speech (TSS) is another major technological breakthrough in the education system. Policy makers and educationalists see this technology as a positive step towards making the education system more inclusive. Inclusive education aims at helping students with disabilities and regular students in the same environment. Through TSS technology. students can read, decode, and comprehend digital text materials. The software converts digital text into spoken voice output so that students who cannot decode the text can access the information and content without any difficulty. Ivona, NaturalReader, and Acapela Group Virtual Speaker are some of the major vendors in the global text-to-speech education technology market.
Digital connectivity has boosted the market for online tutoring platforms. Higher education institutions and K-12 schools are the major end users of the online tutoring system. Especially in the US, online tutoring services is highly sought after by students preparing for competitive exams such as SHSAT, ISEE, and SSAT.
Though critics believe that technological innovations are a major setback to the traditional teacher-student relationship, there is no denying that it has brought education to the masses.
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