What is the Future of Learning?

Within the last several years, the idea of conventional schooling has shifted dramatically.

With the development of the internet and modern technology like video conferencing systems and smart whiteboards, being physically present in a classroom is no longer the only way to learn.

Nowadays, as long as you have access to the internet, you can obtain a good education anytime and wherever you choose.

Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered life in a variety of ways.

We're seeing new patterns arise and grow as everyone around the world adjust to new methods of working, learning, and socializing.

So, what does this signify for the future of learning?

1. Collaboration, co-creation, and connectedness

   The idea of a teacher standing in front of a class of students who listen and respond to instruction is becoming increasingly obsolete.

   While not an entirely novel concept, student learning spaces will eventually replace the traditional classroom. Students will become collaborators or co-creators of their learning in this way.

   Classrooms will exist both as physical locations and as virtual spaces, reversing the present learning model to allow students to learn at home while spending class time collaborating and applying their knowledge to real-world problems.

2. Learning anywhere, anytime

   It is getting simpler to connect with a global audience as we ride the wave of the digital era.

   With the press of a button or a simple voice command, a world of knowledge is at your fingertips, and as technology advances, students must adjust their learning to keep up.

   Also, with so much uncertainties in the world and technologies like video conferencing systems available, more students and schools will seek to embrace a remote learning approach.

   When it comes to learning, technology is no longer a motivator — it is a must. It has to be included in the future of education to guarantee that pupils are prepared to deal in a technologically reliant society.

   Therefore, education in the future will need to illustrate how technology can be utilized to benefit students and teach future generations how to deal with difficulties that occur as a result of it.

   

3. Customisation for a learner-first approach

   Previously, regardless of aptitude or abilities, all children did the same task. We now understand how this leads to disengagement, misbehaviour, and poor results.

   As a result, teachers will create individualized learning plans for students, allowing them to learn at their pace and engage with content that is most beneficial to them.

   These strategies will be effectively integrated into the school system thanks to a mix of evidencegathering and input from parents, students, and other professionals.

4. Changing teaching methods

   Education leaders have begun to reach out to youngsters using novel teaching methods such as virtual learning, instructional games, interactive smart boards, and even edutainment (educational entertainment).

   Simulated learning situations immerse the student in the learning process. RoomQuake, for example, transforms an ordinary classroom into an earthquake simulator.

   Students can drop the book and move into an experience using educational games and edutainment learning approaches, which provide possibilities for great teaching moments.

   Additionally, this strategy offers sufficient opportunities for learners to build real-world skills like teamwork and time and task management.

   

5. Younger generations will be more interested in self-learning

   Self-education is considerably more accessible than it has ever been in the digital age. Much of this is fuelled by access to 24-hour news and many websites that provide a continual stream of data.

   Unsurprisingly, social media plays an integral part in this process of self-education. The most popular channels for individuals to educate themselves on important topics are YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

All in All

The future of learning appears to be bright and hopeful. With technological advancements, there is hope that learning will become more accessible, inclusive, and focused on some of the most important topics.

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