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Ninad Vengurlekar Vice President, IL&FS Education State of Digital education in 2011 The year 2011 saw a greater acceptance of technology based education in schools. The digital education market has stabilised in schools in terms of offerings, quality, pricing as well as understanding. However, the biggest challenge is to further enhance the scope of digital technologies in our education system. Role of Education Technologies Education Technologies are shaping up rapidly in India.
Learning is now being delivered through mobile phones and TV. Telecom operatorsare now waking up to this new untapped opportunity. DTH operators are building exclusive interactive educational channels for children and youth. Expectations for 2012 The problem is not technology; the problem is of content that can guarantee learning outcomes. When world class learning content comes into play on world class technologies then magic will happen in education. Trends to Rule 2012 I have great hopes from the stretch of high speed internet that runs across millions of homes and educational institutions across India. Small start-ups or even individuals can then start online schools, tuition classes and allow children, youth, housewives, employees, senior citizens to learn and educate themselves at their own pace.
Prof Pawan Gupta Educational & Management Consultants, SoftTech Engineers Pvt Ltd State of Digital education in 2011 Digital Education in India is still in infancy. Even though many schools have adopted Smart classrooms, most are yet to make a move in that direction. If India wants to join the group of rich nations, then it has to use modern technological means in a big way for educating our youngsters. Leveraging of digital technology is the solution. Expectations for 2012 State and central governments should make provision for much more financial outlays for purchasing quality digital content. Trends to rule 2012 Education for all will be possible only through the digital learning. Wish list to the government for policies, PPP Government should have a policy to understand the quality of content.
Rajiv Bhalla Associate Vice President and Country Head, Sales & Marketing, NEC India State of Digital education in 2011 The Indian education system has shown a sustainable growth over the past few years. Moreover, the advent of interactive technology in education system has given a boost to the overall Indian education system. The advanced technology tools are sure to better equip the teachers in imparting knowledge to students. Technology trends to rule 2012 In the coming year, India’s education sector is likely to step up its IT spending. Increased spending is necessary if we wish to modernise the teaching learning process. The advent of 3D technology in education system is surely going to mark a revolution in the education sector as this is bound to better equip the teachers in imparting knowledge.
february / 2012 www.digitallearning.in
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