| | 8 May 2021HIGHERReviewIN MY OPINIONLearning in today's world has evolved greatly. Digital technology has revolutionized the approach to learning for students and teachers alike. Several EdTech platforms are springing up to make learning digitally accessible. However, certain platforms are going the extra mile to provide students with an after-school learning model that is affordable and engaging. This is because students need a model of learning that doesn't just encourage memorization but focuses on the grasping of concepts in an engaging manner.Fortunately, our textbooks are choked full of top-notch content. For example, A typical chapter on circles taught in schools has information like the circumference of a circle is 2(pi)r and the area is (pi)(r)(square), and so on. However, students need an active after-school learning experience that teaches them how to effectively use that knowledge. These platforms have adopted a model that is concept-driven. This is because students need to "understand" the concepts rather than memorize them. They are taught in a way that enables them to truly learn a concept.Here are some ways that these EdTech platforms are going above and beyond to provide students with a concept-driven learning model.Empowered With live Video learningWhile recorded video-based learning is popular, it doesn't offer students enough to go with. Students need more than a do-it-yourself approach to learning. This is where live sessions make all the difference. When used in concept-driven learning it becomes a boon to students and teachers alike. Let's take a look at some ways in which live-video learning helps: Engaging Experience: students are empowered to see, hear and actively learn the concepts that are being taught in a way that they are used to nowadays. E-LEARNING PLATFORMS ARE BRINGING CONCEPT-DRIVEN LEARNING TO THE CENTER STAGEBy Rohit Jain, CEO and Co-Founder, DUX EducationA concept-driven model encourages students to think outside the box. It allows them to see the reason why they are learning something while also opening up their minds to use these learnings in a real-world situation
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