A new concept Digital Education

 

There is no doubt that with the passage of time we all have seen many changes in our country and one of those changes which is a part of digitization is “Digital Education”. With countless benefits, this new trend has made it possible for students to learn anything they want without depending on anyone. Technology has taken over almost every area of ​​our lives and the advent of online courses has been groundbreaking. No need to have access to schools, time or a lot of money! All one needed was a good internet connection and a computer or Android phone.

 

One can take any course he wants to learn, learn at his own pace, discuss with other students to clarify queries or doubts. Even some online education portals provide certificates even after completing a course or some certification exam.

 

Because this new way of imparting education has many advantages not only for students but also for educators and technology companies providing online courses. So there are many online education portals available for online learning which can be divided into:-

 

Government education portal which are of course provided by the government and are non-profit earning portals which means the online courses are provided for free. Some of the government education portals are NPTEL, Swayam etc. which are funded by MHRD, Government of India.

A non-governmental education portal provided by private organizations/companies which may be for-profit or non-profit depending on the motive of the company.

Advantages of digital education

Among these myriad benefits are some of the benefits of digital learning:

1.Digital learning enables students to receive par excellence, 

quality education anytime, anywhere. Whether it is 

vocational and technical education or project-based learning, 

it provides students with a more interactive platform for 

learning and assessment

2.Free online courses open avenues for both education providers and students.

3.Online education gives students the opportunity to plan their future and accelerate their careers

4.Quality teachers are available for teaching.

5.These offerings are changing the way India learns by giving students an edge in education and an opportunity to advance their careers

Reasons for the growth of digital learning

1.With almost a billion people using mobile phones and more than 200 million mobile phones connected to the Internet, there has been a significant increase in digital education.

2.Real-time learning and feedback methods and personalized instructions supported online learning.

3.People are moving towards digital learning as ed-tech firms provide them with the convenience of “live and interactive” learning anywhere in a digital format through their online programs.

4.These online courses are affordable or even free and easily accessible.

5.Even top educators prefer digital learning because they deliver the same lecture in a different way and get higher than usual.

6.With almost a billion people using mobile phones and more than 200 million mobile phones connected to the Internet, there has been a significant increase in digital education.

7.Other students do not have to rely on any particular teacher, as in a physical classroom. They can choose from a wide range of educators, which is also one of the reasons for its growth.

With the vision of the Digital India program to transform India into a digital-based society and knowledge-based economy, the education sector in India is poised to witness major growth in the coming years. Technology-based reach and ease of access will make a socio-economic difference in the lives of Indian students. Further, this digital education will also increase employment which will of course lead to the growth of the country.