Article by: Dr. Zuhair Ahmed (LLB)
(P.hD in Education Technology & Adaptive Learning)

Teachers have been debating the merits of digital education. For others, it was just a strange way to communicate with students after the pandemic, while others surrendered. Regardless, educators had no other choice, especially since they were unprepared for such an event. Some call it a revolution, while others fear technology will usurp their jobs. True, many teachers who had been utilizing old ways were unable to comply, but the majority were able to acquire a better way to teach. A Professor of Education at Oxford University says:

“it will not take over the teacher role in Education, and no-one should be scared of this. AI, which I take by is things like automated marking, and it is a useful tool for educators not a replacement for them”

Many educators still believe EdTech is a hoax. They are concerned since schools are already facing budget shortages and are shrinking their workforce. The blended learning methodology does not assist them in teaching in any way. Many still believe that whatever conventional means they employ are quite successful and provide students a stronger sense of real-life instruction than reel-life lessons delivered via EdTech platforms.

On the contrary, many people believe EdTech has improved teacher-student connections, boosted efficiency, enhanced interactive learning through AI-based gamified activities, decreased assessment loads, and maximized student learning time. A digital age necessitates digital talents. Students mastered these skills in specific linked subjects in the past. Across all topics, technology is now an integral part of the learning process.

It is now relatively simple to provide a classroom lecture with students from all over the world participating. The homework is not a recitation of what happened in class, but rather an active gain of new knowledge on the topic by active study and verification of the facts. it is now easier to submit your assignment to any EdTech platform at any time of day, with more new ideas displayed.

Teaching methods change with time, and anytime anything new is invented, teachers should aim to include it into their lessons to help students learn more effectively. Some features of the old classroom have vanished. EdTech Platforms, computers, interactive whiteboards, and the Internet are now routinely employed in the classroom. It is up to the teacher to figure out the most effective strategy to mix these elements so that the students not only learn but also enjoy the interactive teaching process. Compliance will continue to be a major issue across generations. Are we willing to evolve or stick to our established arguments? The issue has yet to be addressed.

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