Times have changed! Gone are the days when students used to go to designated classes only, for learning and studying from their tutors. Technology is growing at the speed of light. All industries, all businesses are experiencing major transformations due to daily advancements in technologies. The education sector is no exception. In this changing era, students are more driven towards using a mobile phone for every purpose. Everything they can access at their fingertips. So why not make the most out of it?
Mobile technology in Education Industry
Education industry can outgrow exponentially by embracing latest technology. Not sure, how? Then, keep reading :)
Benefits of Mobile Technology In Education Industry
Surfing internet on mobile can save your lot of time since the information you are looking for pops up immediately on Google. If we talk about students, they can save their time to visit library for searching books and content they want. This is just one benefit; there are many other benefits of mobile technology in education industry for both educators (tutors) and students. Let’s take a look!
1. Innovative learning methods
Students are of three types, lookers, listeners and movers. In a traditional classroom, it becomes challenging for tutors to handle them all in one go. There are educational games available on mobile applications that indulge the students into a healthy thought process along with providing them fun. Tutors can take classes online, upload tutorials and provide tests at different difficulty levels. Plus, an interactive elearning technology can keep the learning enthusiasm intact in all type of students. In addition, online platforms assist educators in creating blended learning environments that make learning relevant to students’ lives. Also, educators can access real-time feedback through digital formative and summative assessments and data.
2. Online repository of eBooks and Tutorials
ebooks and online learning
Library apps and book search apps are most popular education mobile apps. They provide ease to the students in searching right material from their mobile device at their convenient time. Moreover, they can access online tutorials and save them in their device.
3. Enhanced teacher-parent communication
Beyond the walls of educational institutions also communication between teachers and parents can be enhanced. And hence, attendance management apps are gaining popularity.
In addition, teachers can share scorecards, feedback, notes, etc. with parents with the help of mobile technology. And, on the other hand, parents stay aware of their child’s progress and can take follow ups at their convenience. From both the ends, it helps in maintaining transparency.
4. Reduced communication gap between educational institutes and students
Personalized elearning, connected and efficient classrooms, and a secure, powerful IT infrastructure have potential to reduce communication gap between educational institutes and students. Because traditional methods at times fail to pay equal attention to all students, but mobile technology in education industry can easily eliminate this hitch.
Signing off…!
Over and above, there are many other advantages too! Fees can be paid online, students can book classes online, If you are thinking about how to embrace mobile technology in the education industry, the very first advise would go for a mobile app.
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