COVID induced Pandemic has forced learning groups of all ages across the globe to look for alternative studying methods with schools, colleges, universities and other learning institutions remaining shut for long periods. The scenario has changed the way the world looks at education and learning permanently. The ubiquitous use of virtual learning platforms has engaged students all over the world and is here to stay.
Online education has always been viewed as an alternative to traditional learning methods especially to adult and professional groups looking to gain more knowledge and skills. Even though students are readying or have already returned to physical classrooms, the adoption and use of virtual learning modes such as platforms and apps have already made permanent marks.
Online learning stimulated by the Pandemic
The Pandemic has enabled an increased use and availability of a vast range of electronic gadgets to let students integrate themselves with the online learning experience. Several innovative ways of providing students with learning facilities and resources have emerged, letting them attend, engage and successfully complete target curricula content. Synchronous online conferencing tools like Google Meet and Zoom allow students to join global classrooms conducted by experts from any part of the world. Lessons imparted through these media can be recorded and sent to learners to watch and learn at their convenient time.
Other online platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Canvas and Blackboard are all allowing teachers to create innovative curriculum based content for learning, training and also skill development. Professionals, teachers and students are already using options like workplace chat and video meets to keep their study material organized with the support of PDF, Word, and Excel files letting them track learning and assessment.
Augmented Reality has give e-learning a personal touch
AR-based e-learning tools have greatly enhanced the remote learning experience. From virtual labs and field trips to interactive 3D models, students are engaging with content more deeply than ever before.
By integrating AR/VR development into educational platforms, institutions can now create immersive, hands-on experiences across a range of subjects—math, history, biology, quantum physics, and more.
Some of the benefits in using AR as part of virtual teaching method include:
- Motivated students
- Increased content understanding
- Long-term content memory retention
- Better task performance
- Higher sensory coordination
- Improved collaboration
Future of online learning
With internet access improving globally, demand for education apps using AR technology is on the rise. Educational app downloads surged by over 90% after the pandemic declaration. From a $107B market in 2015, the EdTech industry is expected to grow to $350B+ by 2025.
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Continuous learning is the new norm in today’s ever-changing job market. Many pandemic-era job losses may never return, making it essential for learners of all ages to keep upgrading their skills. This shift has expanded the scope of eLearning solutions, especially for youth and working professionals.
Concluding it all
Flipped classrooms are the most feasible and also affordable learning options that provide the best exposure to technologically backed education with loads of options to help deepen understanding. Open and closed discussions with faculty and peers that encourage problem-solving techniques along with critical thinking all aim at self-directed learning among both younger school students and older learning groups. Among the wide range of technologies used to augment online learning that was propelled by the Pandemic restrictions, AR-based apps are fast making their impacts positively in both physical and virtual classrooms.
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