| |March 20189CIOReviewwhere elements of physical real-world environment are augmented with digital learning experiences. AR/VR technologies help learners experience and interact with digital learning objects to support their learning. Educators, who earlier had print or digital images/animations for teaching support, can now leverage these high-fidelity educational experiences to achieve better learning outcomes.Online Assessments: New forms of technology mediated assessments have enabled a big shift from fixed-in-point summative assessments, which are today at the core of the learning process, to more continuous and adaptive formative assessments. Online assessment solutions are clearly more customizable, interactive, secure and quick to deliver. They work across multiple platforms (mobile included) and offer detailed interactive dashboards to analyze performance from various aspects. The ability to store historical assessment data and compare progress over time can be used to establish a trend and also draw inferences on the learners' progress in the context of learning. Online testing also brings in the benefits of anytime testing, remote proctoring, real-time audio-video integration and also more personalized testing. Learning Analytics: It is often said "what gets measured is what gets done". The focus is shifting from big data to `little' data. Little data is personal activity data which when analyzed by intelligent systems, is able to provide key insights into the way students learn. It may well become an important source of information and insight for decision-making for educators. It may also unlock new potential for personalization of tools and content. By adding the right information capture mechanisms and real-time insight capabilities, traditional Learning Management Systems (LMS) can now vastly enhance the teaching-learning experience. The implications of a data driven approach will be far reaching and will permeate not just teaching & learning but other areas including guidance on career choices. However, in our country where the `chalk and talk' education model is still widely prevalent, instant transition to technology based education by the majority will probably be a misnomer. An integrated learning solution is hence an excellent response to an Indian education system, where a `print book' is still the principal learning platform. Integrated learning solutions seamlessly combine print and digital mediums to ensure that the learner gets a consistent learning environment. Integrated learning systems also bring the teacher onboard by equipping them with audio-visual content, test generators, class performance analysis and automated reports. It is not surprising to see widespread adoption of integrated learning solutions in schools across the country. The next few years promise to be interesting in the context of education. Technology will certainly challenge and disrupt traditional methods, pedagogies and mindsets. The solution probably lies in its adoption by the educator, and its seamless integration with print and the present-day classroom.
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