Education has become one of the basic necessities of mankind. It is education which shapes the advancement of a society by making living easier, simpler and smoother. The education sector has been through various reforms in the past to make learning more effective. The traditional education system has had several constraints and so, technology has been slowly entering the education sector to make learning more engaging, effective & student-friendly. With technology-integrated education, students can learn in a better way.
Among the various benefits that technology has on the learning process, some of the top ones are given below.
Information Accessibility
With the advent of technology, information is now easily accessible from any corner of the world and by anyone with just a few clicks. Technology has made the whole world of knowledge accessible from the comfort of one’s own place and style. With the help of technology, if a student has a doubt about a certain topic like Rutherford Atomic Model, he/she can easily use their electronic device and clear their doubts instantly.
Personalized Learning
One of the major advantages of technology is that it has made personalized learning possible. In the traditional education system, understanding the unique requirements of the students was impossible. With adaptive technology, students can now learn at their own pace and style and get personalized performance report which can help to analyze the preparation level.
Online Learning
With the advent of the internet and digital devices, online learning is now possible. Now, any individual from any corner of the world can access globalized learning courses at very low costs. This way, distance learning is possible, and any individual can easily learn anything from the internet.
Engagement
Technology tools like 3D animations, educational games and simulations are now being used by many ed-tech companies to increase engagement of the students. With video lessons, students can also learn the concepts better and retain the concepts for longer. For example, learning topics like Kinematics, Bohr’s Atomic theory, Homologous Series, calculus, etc. becomes a lot easier if the concepts are visualized.
These were a few advantages that technology has on the learning process. At present, several educational institutes are also using technology tools in the classrooms to make the learning process more efficient. Some of the technology tools that are being used in classrooms and have potential to be widely used are
Reality learning tools like augmented reality [AR], virtual reality [VR] and mixed reality [MR] are making learning more practical and engaging.
Educational apps are extremely useful to supplement the learning experience of the students.
3D printing is also used by some institutes to make the learning process more engaging and practical. 3D printing also helps to boost the imagination of the students and can help students to understand some concepts in a better way.
There are several other technology tools that can enhance the learning process of the students. At present, educational apps are being widely accepted and used by the students. One of the educational apps which have been attracting huge attention from the students is BYJU’S- The Learning App.
BYJU’S app uses several technology tools like 3D animations, games, adaptive technology, etc. to make learning more effective for the students. To know more about BYJU’S app, subscribe to BYJU’s YouTube channel and download the app from the play store or the app store.
To celebrate 20 years in India and a legacy cutting across learner segments, Pearson, the world’s learning company, announced the launch of its new brand campaign #WeArePearson. Aimed at making learning more accessible, fun and experiential for everyone, the campaign personifies the over 20 years Indian legacy of Pearson, and takes us back to an era where legends like Albert Einstein started inspiring the world and changing the face of education.
The campaign will engage people through contests, videos and live interactions to get them to think about their own innovative and fun ways of learning in today’s digital age. Pearson will bring exclusive experiences for customers as part of the celebration which will be revealed soon on the Pearson’s website.
In a journey that started in 1997 in India, Pearson has set benchmarks by finding the new ways to recognise teachers’ extraordinary contribution & inspire students by combining world class content and finest authors. The brand has harnessed the power of technology in bringing newer ways of learning and delivering on its core philosophy of ‘Always Learning‘.
We are extremely excited and proud as we celebrate 20th anniversary in India. In the last two decades, we have come a long way in becoming the preferred partner for educators and learners alike, by bringing our global learning platforms and practices to India. We have a formidable presence across all segments of education and now we are looking at the next generation of courseware and digital solutions which aims to transform the face of the Indian education system.
We continue to strive towards our goal to help students make measurable progress in their lives through learning. With our new campaign, we aim to spread the joy of learning and empower the next generation with the resources they need to be future ready.
As a future-facing organisation, Pearson offers solutions across the spectrum that leverage technology for better education. The company has continually improved, thoroughly researched and expertly developed world-class products to India across three core verticals of K-12, Higher Education and Vocational [and Professional] education.
To assist professionals impacted by the recent job cuts in India, professional training company Simplilearn, has announced the launch of Bounce Back Scholarships. The company will offer free access to online self-paced courses in the most sought after domains to help IT professionals build skills in new technologies and prepare for jobs of the future.
These courses are created by industry experts and provide the perfect blend of foundational knowledge and industry experience required to prepare for job roles in the digital economy. The company will offer courses in domains such as cloud computing, big data, analytics, project management, digital marketing, cyber security and more.
Our goal at Simplilearn is to help professionals and enterprises adapt to the changing digital economy through the right delivery of upskilling programs. Automation and newer technologies are forcing enterprises to re-look at their business and hiring strategies. The current environment has also led to enterprises looking for talent skilled in digital technologies. We hope the Bounce Back Scholarships will enable individuals to map their skill sets with these newer jobs and take charge of their careers.
The company is offering merit-based scholarships on all the courses that are delivered via online self-learning modules, excluding masters programs and courses covering examination fees. The last date to apply is August 31, 2017.
About Simplilearn
Simplilearn is the world’s largest provider of short term certification courses that addresses the unique learning needs of working professionals. Having trained over 4,00,000 professionals worldwide, it provides unmatched customer experience, which handholds a customer-right from enrolling into an online course to getting Industry-recognized certificate in hand. For more information, please visit SimpliLearn
Education is something which was once not available in certain parts of the world. Even if there was education available, there were many countries that had issues with getting it to the general public. Technology has changed the way of life of humans. It has a huge impact on different aspects of life and redefined living.
Technology is growing every day and there are many ways that it can be applied to different things. And undoubtedly it plays a major role in education. It has made education to become more readily available than it was in the past. The use of computers in schools and institutes has made it easier for teachers to teach and students to learn.
There are many ways in which technology has changed the world of education in the 21st century. We can understand how essential technology is to education by knowing about the advancements and the impact technology has on education around the world. The use of different technologies in classrooms has a huge impact on the education of students and the process of learning has become more enjoyable and interesting. Students are more interested now in understanding Math concepts than earlier.
The introduction of computers and tablets offers an interactive audio-visual experience. Animation software and power-point presentations help students to experience learning in an interactive way. Teachers are equally benefited and they can use projectors and screen to share information visually to a large number of students simultaneously via smart classes. These teaching aids have led to the improvement in attentiveness and attendance of students in class.
The Internet is a huge information base for education. Students can have access to information on literally everything in the world. All a student needs to do is to type the queries in the search engine and users are presented with thousand of search results. Both students and teachers can benefit from this.
Students can express themselves with much more than pen and paper. They can make projects and presentations on topics like geometry, Algebra, trigonometry etc by using different software. This will make the topics more interesting which can help in memorizing better. Technology has made a student’s life easier and they can now carry a Tab than carrying big fat books to school.
Computers and tablets have replaced chalk and board. Computers enable more and better storage of information. Digital libraries does not require any physical space and teachers and teachers and students can access the same library at the same time sitting in different parts of the world. Computer mouse and keyboard have replaced notebooks and the compact memory device is the new notebook. Storing data has become a lot easier, owing to technology.
Every student learns at their own pace and there are many ways that introduction technology into the classroom has helped students learn at the rate they are comfortable. This helps them to retain information for a longer time. Students can also access to study materials and lectures which are easily understandable to them rather than the traditional teaching method.
The introduction of technology in education has changed many things. Students can find the subjects they are interested in. The can participate in educational games and check themselves where the stand. These help students to build their interest in education which is very important for their future. By learning to use technology in the classroom at a young age, a student is developing the skills and knowledge that is essential in today’s world.
As technology changes so will the effect it has on education and one of the best things about technology is that it’s constantly changing. We can look at our past and compare how technology has changed the face of education. Today almost everything in a classroom is done electronically. Technology in the educational field has made the process of knowledge-sharing and learning, a more pleasurable and interactive experience.
About the author
With a degree in Engineering, Shankha Samanta is a content writer by profession. He is a vehement reader apart from writing and blogging along with part-time teaching. He is presently exploring all about the digital education with Byju’s-the Learning App.
A lot has been said about the Narendra Modi government’s efforts to integrate information technology as an indispensable part of citizens’ lives. But IT brings with it, its own challenges. One of them is data security. In an increasingly digitized world, our vulnerability to the misuse of personal, professional, even national security data is a big issue.
While IT is playing a dominant role in the country’s economy, a key question being raised is: Is digital India prepared enough to combat the red eye of cyber security threat ?
We have to admit that white-collar crime has evolved into a smarter avatar in the last 5 years or so. Even on the terrorism front, India is witnessing a moment of change from the operational perspective as the country’s confidential data faces challenges of vulnerability in the cyberspace from international cyber goons.
While the government’s recent demonetization move, brings with it a huge opportunity for digital commerce, it throws up new challenges. As India moves slowly towards the goal of a cashless economy, there is bound to be a large numbers of ‘first timers’ whose lack of familiarity with technology, might result in security compromises and data leakages. We need to be equipped to handle the eventuality.
With the recent escalation of threats from neighbouring countries and incidents of ATM/debit card data breach, the Government is setting up a cyber security research and development fund of Rs 1,000 crore to be spend over the next five years. It will be administered by a Committee headed by the National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval.
Why it Matters
The Ponemon Institute, which conducts independent research on privacy, data protection and information security, recently reported that the average cost of global cyber breach has reached as much as USD 3.8 million. With reports of data breaches every other day, most of them leading to grave financial losses, it’s time to sit up and take note of the threat. People and organizations are nowadays becoming increasingly concerned about the rampant use of IT networks for spying, data leakage, or other similar threats, capable of putting their reputation at stake.
To combat this, there is today, a growing demand for trained IT security professionals. Data security is fast becoming a promising career option and training in this field is growing hugely in importance. Corporates as well as government organizations are now hiring data security experts for tasks such as fixing internal security loopholes, clinical investigation of computer frauds, outlining data security and networking fundamentals for organizations, remote firewall management and security auditing for standard management of IT systems.
Protecting Data
Protecting computer networks from illegal attempts of accessing personal or business-related information on the internet requires a lot of expertise. Recently, two apex educational bodies-the University Grant Commission [UGC] and All India Council for Technical Education [AICTE] have proposed that Indian universities and institutions introduce Cyber Information Security as a subject at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Graduates with a degree in computer science or engineering may opt for full-time or short-term courses, degrees and diplomas in cyber information security and network administration. Many academic institutions, in the recent past, have based their IT courses on internationally-renowned certifications like CompTIA.
An international certification as a data security expert can do wonders for a career in this domain. Such certifications are much sought after, today. An IT certification in data security enhances skills of individuals willing to enter this field, or professionals looking for customized knowledge, and thus help create an employable workforce with industry-relevant skills.
CompTIA Security+ certification, for instance, is a vendor-neutral certification dealing with key data security concepts such as application, data & host security; threats and vulnerabilities, compliance, identity control and cryptography. This certification is widely acclaimed by hiring managers as a great certification for a newbie or someone having about a year’s experience in network technologies.
With the upcoming release of their Cybersecurity Analyst [CSA+] certification in 2017, CompTIA is looking forward to provide an advanced logical progression in career pathway of people who have already done the Security+ course. CompTIA also has CASP [CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner] for senior security practitioners responsible for enterprise security, research and analysis.
Growing Specialization
With cyber-crime on the rise, the need for qualified professionals to protect data is on the rise. In fact, data security is one of the fastest growing specializations in IT. You have chances of growth opportunities after just a few years of experience. When it comes to remuneration, cyber security specialists make almost 10% more money than their IT peers, states a recent job intelligence report. However, salaries may vary according to individual skill sets, experience, and geographic location of the employer.
Qualification Needed
Cyber security experts may come from diverse set of backgrounds that don’t necessarily include IT. Working in data security requires an analytical mind to solve data loss issues and design methodologies for preventing breaches. As a professional in this field, your job duties will involve ensuring data encryption, monitoring access to data, disaster recovery of important data and maintaining consistency in data security. Besides these, your responsibilities will be also be to identify risk, participate in risk mitigation activities, provide infrastructure, application, information and operational security, apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of data, troubleshoot security events and incidents and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations.
Opportunities & Prospects
Data security is among the most sought-after profession in the tech sector right now, outpacing demand for other IT-related jobs. CompTIA’s International Trends in Cyber Security research reveals that nearly 8 out of 10 managers responsible for network data protection expect data security to become a higher priority for their companies over the next few years. Persons interested in a career in this field may pursue their job profile as an ethical hacker, security administrator, cyber policy analyst, information security architect, data security analyst or specialist, information technology officer, or even cyber security consultant.
Besides, this Information security is a skill which is applicable in all segments of the industry. One can be an Information Security Specialist employed in an IT company, BFSI, retail, government and myriad of other industry segments. Since every organization today deals with electronic data, safety of the same becomes crucial and leads to a huge requirement of generic information and cyber security specialists.
The Road Ahead
According to a report compiled by Burning Glass technologies, postings for cyber security related jobs grew as much as 74% between 2007 and 2013 around the world. According to Forbes magazine, the cyber security job market is expected to grow to over $170 billion in the next 4 years. With netizens of world coming together as a result of digital convergence, we need more reliable communication and information security systems, almost everywhere. Today, there are international companies [like CompTIA] working overtime to eliminate the widening gap in the data security workforce.
Data security decisions can create sustainable impact on business operations. As a matter of fact, only companies with protected knowledge and resources can enhance their businesses efficiently. Training young professionals to work in this domain is the need of the hour and there are opportunities galore in this field. In fact, cyber security experts are today the new ‘super heroes’ of most organizations.
Pradipto Chakrabarty is the Regional Director, CompTIA, the voice of the world’s information technology industry. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, professional certifications and public policy advocacy. You can view his profile here
Learnpedia, a leading provider of digital platform for competitive exam aspirants have announced the launch of two mobile apps for students preparing for JEE and medical entrance exams – ScoreJEE and ScorePMT.
The ScoreJEE/ ScorePMT is a comprehensive test-prep tool aimed at addressing learning gaps of students that may arise due to missed lectures, incomplete concept clarity and uneven pace of learning. It is designed to act as a perfect complement to classroom learning while enhancing the learning experience of students preparing for JEE/ PMT. Hitherto ScoreJEE and ScorePMT were available in three variants – i) Web interface ii) Web + offline via SD Card for Android based devices iii) Web + Pen Drive for Windows based systems.
ScoreJEE/ ScorePMT Mobile Apps is the next step in the direction of reaching out to more users and enriching the experience of those already on board. Students can access video lectures, track performance with special tools, clear doubts and take up challenging assignments that stimulate the mind. They can now stay connected 24*7 with these Mobile Apps. Students can buy the entire course or buy only selected chapter/s. ScoreJEE and ScorePMT Mobile Apps are available for download on Google Play-store [Download Link]
ScoreJEE/ ScorePMT Mobile App Features
Prep Kit – 4000+ videos simplifying all concepts in every subject
Drill Machine – 15,000 + Practice Questions
Test-Agavanza – 1,200 + tests with hints and video solutions to boost your confidence
Content Recommendations –Based on performance, appropriate recommendations will be made
Advancedge – 4,000 hand-picked questions from papers of the last 25 years with video solutions & short-cuts
Detailed Analytics – Get analysis of strength & weakness based on your attempt pattern across multiple tests
Interactive Game Based Learning – Stimulating features to keep you charged up
Doubts Forum – Post those nagging doubts and get them clarified
Quick Cheat – Notes that quickly recap the class discussions
India has over 60 lakh students preparing to write JEE and PMT across Classes XI and XII. While the role of the coaching institutes in preparing students for such competitive exams cannot be undermined, there are a few drawbacks in the traditional coaching methods. We have created ScoreJEE & ScorePMT keeping these in mind, ensuring that the students have the most stress-free and meticulous approach to test-prep.
Our research says that 40% of the JEE aspirants drop out of active preparation in Class XII due to sheer non-comprehension of concepts. We have therefore focused on conceptual clarity as our key strength. No other product today offers such comprehensive coverage of curriculum.
The potential for web and mobile based learning is immense. Thanks to the growing internet penetration and the Rs.1.13 trillion Digital India initiative, India’s e-learning sector is expected to grow at a compounded annual rate of 17.4% between 2013 and 2018, twice as fast as the global average.
The smartphone industry in India is a growing market with almost a third of all Indian mobile users expected to own a smartphone by 2017. Our target group is undoubtedly among the early advocates of smartphone technology. Our mobile apps helps them stay in control over their test prep while making the learning experience fascinating.
About Learnpedia Edutech Pvt Ltd
Learnpedia enables cost-effective personalized self-learning by offering highly stimulating digital content available through online and offline medium to augment performance in competitive exams. Learnpedia is currently looking for next round of investment to scale its business. For more information, please refer Learnpedia
Simplilearn, the largest destination for online training and professional certification courses, has announced the availability of an updated and improved PMI-ACP training course that enables project management professionals to become skilled Agile Certified Practitioners. With the course content aligned to the PMI-ACP 2015 exam model, Simplilearn is one of the few training providers to upgrade the course, considering the changing agile trends. Being a pioneering professional training provider, Simplilearn has always offered the most up-to-date courseware across business and technology categories.
With 80% of all software projects being agile based, the demand for agile certification is increasing by the day. The revised PMI-ACP certification training from Simplilearn helps professionals to advance their skills on agile principles, tools and technologies across agile methodologies.
Like all of Simplilearn’s trainings, the short-term certification course further aids in showcasing in-depth knowledge and experience in agile for brighter career prospects.
Priced from INR 6999, the PMI-ACP certification training caters to PMO leaders, project managers who are looking for successful ways for project planning and execution. Learners will benefit from 25 hours of high quality e-learning content, chapter quizzes, simulation exams, and downloadable e-book and course completion certificates. The updated course from Simplilearn is available on online self-learning and classroom training models.
PMI-ACP Certification is a globally recognized agile certification offered by the PMI Institute to professionals who qualify in the PMI ACP exam.
About Simplilearn
Simplilearn is the world’s largest provider of short term certification courses that addresses the unique learning needs of working professionals. Having trained over 4,00,000 professionals worldwide, Simplilearn provides unmatched customer experience, which handholds a customer – right from enrolling into an online course to getting Industry-recognized certificate in hand. Simplilearn’s course contents are recognized by over 40 certification bodies, prominent ones being PMI, Axelos, Scrum Alliance, Peoplecert, and The Open Group. Simplilearn has also diversified into vendor certification like those from Microsoft, Cisco, and Salesforce. For more information, visit SimpliLearn
Simplilearn, the largest destination for online training and professional certification courses, announces the launch of 45 new training courses indesign and multimedia. With the entry into a new domain, Simplilearn provides training in design and multimedia through short term online self-learning modules to aspiring professionals and students who wish to gain thorough expertise in creative graphics, animations and rich multimedia content and progress in their careers.
By enabling professionals to upgrade themselves with the latest industry skills, Simplilearn is scaling towards being the go-to career partner for professionals across industries.
The new courses are priced from INR 1999 and help individuals enhance their skills and stay ahead in the highly competitive creative industry. Learners will benefit from over 340 hours of high quality e-learning content, downloadable work files and course completion certificates.
Commenting on the launch of the new courses, Ankur Arora, Category Head at Simplilearn said
The digital phenomenon has catapulted graphic design and multimedia to a whole new level; the result of which can be seen in gaming, education, marketing, telecommunications, advertising, print and electronic industries.Creative Industries contribute 4.7 Million jobs to the US economy alone. It is essential for creative professionals to be skilled with latest software and technologies in the rapidly changing creative market.
The design and multimedia certification training from Simplilearn emphasizes on design and creative liberty while providing intensive technical training that will enable professionals to become the ‘go-to expert’ in their domains.
Professionals can choose from an array of software training that includes Aperture 3, select Adobe Premiere CC, Lightroom 5, Autodesk 3ds Max 2013, Maya 2013, Sony Vegas PRO 12, Maxon Cinema 4D & Avid Media Composer 6 to name a few. Aspiring graphic designers, animators, photo, video editors and anyone who is looking to build a creative career can benefit from these online training’s.
About Simplilearn
Simplilearn is a leading provider of certification courses that addresses the unique learning needs of working professionals. Having trained over 4,00,000 professionals worldwide, Simplilearn provides unmatched customer experience, which handholds a customer – right from enrolling into an online course to getting Industry-recognized certificate in hand. Simplilearn has also diversified into vendor certification like those from Microsoft, Cisco, and Salesforce. For more information, visit www.simplilearn.com
