| |March 20188CIOReviewTECHNOLOGY AND INTEGRATED LEARNING SOLUTIONS TO BE THE KEY GROWTH DRIVER FOR EDUCATION IN THE FUTUREechnology has emerged as the biggest theme to have impacted the education sector in recent years. The advent of digitally aided classrooms, web-based delivery & learning and the consumption of content in a digitized format has brought about a paradigm shift in the teaching-learning process. Technology has enabled education to shift from being a `knowledge transfer model' to becoming a more `collaborative and engaging experience' for the 21st century learner. Learners have also been quick to adopt technology ­ being visually savvy, a flat screen or a handheld is their new ally in the learning process. Therefore, it is only fair and logical that Education companies adapt their delivery platforms and mediums to suit the new-age learner. Below are some Education technology trends that have the potential to upturn the Education landscape forever.Adaptive learning through Artificial Intelligence (AI): Adaptive learning has the potential to solve crucial challenges in classroom learning, such as, how to engage learners of different abilities in the same classroom! Adaptive learning systems use machine learning and help to personalize the presentation of learning material based on an individual's learning speed, interest and problem areas. AI in the hands of teachers can become an important tool to ensure more uniform learning. Machine learning along with natural processing and speech recognition technologies are facilitating the development of conversational programs, also called chatbots. The bots can be programmed to provide a wide variety of services such as tutoring. The application of artificial intelligence in education is a space to watch out for in the near future. Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR and AR): This has probably been the most talked about recent trend. Virtual Reality immerses the user in a virtual or imaginary environment. Immersive educational environments are already being used to provide learners a life-like experience in subjects as diverse as history and chemistry. Augmented Reality on the other hand is a technology used to present an enhanced version of reality T IN MY OPINIONBy Sivaramakrishnan V, Managing Director, Oxford University Press IndiaProgressing from Chief Marketing Officer to Executive President for Education Services while at Manipal, Sivaramakrishnan has overseen seven years of strong business development, improved quality assurance, and the effective delivery of supporting technology platforms. Prior to moving into the education sector, Siva led a team that built and ran a successful online news, shopping, and gaming portal. He also spent nearly ten years with the Ford Motor Company including time based in the UK and US and held various consumer branding roles within Proctor & Gamble.Sivaramakrishnan V
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