| | 8 February 2020HIGHERReviewTHE EDUTECH REVOLUTION: TRENDS THAT WILL SHAPE THE INDIAN EDUCATION LANDSCAPE IN 2020By Rohit Jain, Co-Founder, uFaber EdutechThe advent of the internet in India in the 2000s ushered a new era altogether. While entertainment gradually shifted from televisions and radios to computers, a paradigm shift started occurring, quite stealthily, in the education landscape in the late 2000s. Cut to 2019 and technology has revolutionized the very way students and teachers perceive learning. From integrating interactivity into as many aspects of education as possible and enabling teachers with intuitive aids of delivery, to empowering traditional institutions to cross the digital divide, technology is underpinning the EduTech revolution in India. The fact that India is one of the biggest telecommunications markets in the world has only helped ignite the revolution further, with rapid internet penetration even into the hereto underdeveloped regions. Here are a few trends that will spearhead the Edutech revolution in the New Year.Phygital ClassroomsPhygital, as the term suggests, is a blend of physical and digital. With advancements galore in augmented reality in the past few years, phygital classrooms will be a reality in 2020. Seamless integration of offline and online experiences will add a whole new dimension to learning, helping deliver a conducive environment that encourages students to simultaneously learn and apply the concepts in real-world scenarios. Personalized LearningEvery student has different needs and pace of learning. Gone are the days of the `one-size-fits-all' teaching approach. With immense strides made in digital technologies, it has now become possible for students to learn in their own way and at their own pace. Interactive video content and emphasis on the development of subject matter knowledge along with building emotional and employability quotient Rohit Jain co-founded uFaber and Mexus education and lead it to become a leading K12 education company in India with one of the most diversified product portfolios. Along with developing domestic as well as international sales channels, Rohit has also been advising several startups for product development and sales strategies.Rohit Jain, Co-FounderIN MY VIEW
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