Technology Trends Are Impacting Education Industry In India

<p>India's online education market is poised to grow to a $40 billion market by 2015, says Sameer Buti<br><br>Access to information 'anytime, anywhere' is becoming the defining mantra for educational digital learning solution providers in India. Traditional classroom teaching model has slowly metamorphosed into digital education learning platform, which is self-driven, 'eduprenuerial' and fast! - making India one of the biggest education markets in the world. Pupils well-versed with the likes of PlayStations and iPads, via digital learning, are making classroom environment more inclusive and participatory. India's online education market is poised to grow to a $40 billion market by 2015. With a robust internet ecosystem, number of schools and teachers are embracing the 'self-learning' teaching models serving as a significant bridge between students and teachers.<br><br>Today, teachers are not just giving lectures; they are facilitating an e-learning culture via embracing new age digital media technologies serving the education industry. The scope of instant interactivity - given that students are 'mobility-driven' and want information fast at the press of the button - is generating demand of tablets and offline pendrives, which serves meticulously as a repository of online course (chapter-wise), for entrepreneurs to come up with their 'brainchild' of learning systems to best serve the effervescent and fast-growing education industry in India.<br><br>With a vision to make education more contextualised, relevant, edgy, and agile, there are quite a few companies that have carved their business imperatives on one common theme: to make education spreadable, reachable, offline and online, affordable, and relevant for today's quick-witted students. The digital platforms, by a huge margin, strategically deal with the less innovative pedagogy styles and lack of teachers for specialized subjects - giving students the best e-learning experience and seeding an element of independency in their learning style.<br><br>On a more social front, the digital alternatives like Integrated Digital Interactive Classroom (IDIC), Content Management System (CMS) and Classpad can bring an element of reliability in students - making them more competitive in their respective courses. With the PMO office going digital and mobile friendly, India is embracing technological advancements - especially how information is communicated. Against this backdrop, there is a huge potential for educators in India to leverage the missing link between teachers and their students - and bridge it with Classteacher</p>