NEP came at a time when disruptive technology has made solid routes in many sectors Pradhan
New Delhi Oct 23 PTI The new National Education Policy NEP has come at a time when disruptive technology such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality have taken solid routes in many sectors Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on SaturdayPradhan also emphasised that the benefits of digital infrastructure can be fully utilised when each and every student has access to digital devicesNEP has come at a time when disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence virtual reality have taken solid routes into many sectors These technologies present a number of opportunities for our children and teachers Our government has announced National Digital Education Architecture NDEAR a unifying national digital infrastructure to energise the entire education ecosystem he said in his address at the Techspectations EDUCATE summitThe day-long summit hosted by Manorama Online and JAIN Online part of JAIN Deemed-to-be University had discussions on the emerging possibilities and challenges transforming the Indian education sector in the new normal world Talking about a major reform in education technology National Education Technology Forum NETF Pradhan said NETF will provide a platform for free exchange of ideas in the use of technology to enhance learning assessment planning administration and several other aspects of the school as well as in higher education NETF will facilitate decision-making in the induction deployment and use of technology It will not only provide latest knowledge and research but also the opportunities to consult and share best practices with state governments education institutions and other stakeholders We must recognise the importance of leveraging the advantage of technology while at the same time acknowledge the potential risk and dangers he saidCN Ashwath Narayan Higer Education Minister of Karnataka said We have brought in accountability transparency efficiency and accessibility through our unified university and college management system initiation We have been able to connect with all the stakeholders of the education sector in real time ensuring free flow of data that helps holistic development of the sector So we continue to make ample use of technology to strengthen our education system thereby the NEP can be implemented to its fullest Techspectations EDUCATE is an annual summit offering a holistic view on the overwhelming challenges and dynamic opportunities of online learning which is also evolving at an exponential pace Various stakeholders associated with the Edu-tech sector including academicians school and college authorities teachers and professors students researchers and scholars parents government officials EdTech companies among others deliberated on the paradigm shift in the education sector triggered by the pandemic The Indian education sector has been witnessing a paradigm shift from the traditional model of learning to imperative mode of learning The onset of the pandemic has driven the need for online learning demanding educators to adapt themselves to the changing situations India has quickly responded to the changes and adopted a new-age digitized learning mechanism said Chenraj Roychand Chancellor JAIN Deemed-to-be-University However there are challenges we continue to face in the largest education system Due to this a large section of experts still advocates for theatrical learning rote learning and exam-based learning These challenges can be addressed by implementing collaborative approach-centric and project-based learning in our educational institutions he added PTI GJS GJS TIR TIR
New Delhi Oct 23 PTI The new National Education Policy NEP has come at a time when disruptive technology such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality have taken solid routes in many sectors Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on SaturdayPradhan also emphasised that the benefits of digital infrastructure can be fully utilised when each and every student has access to digital devicesNEP has come at a time when disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence virtual reality have taken solid routes into many sectors These technologies present a number of opportunities for our children and teachers Our government has announced National Digital Education Architecture NDEAR a unifying national digital infrastructure to energise the entire education ecosystem he said in his address at the Techspectations EDUCATE summitThe day-long summit hosted by Manorama Online and JAIN Online part of JAIN Deemed-to-be University had discussions on the emerging possibilities and challenges transforming the Indian education sector in the new normal world Talking about a major reform in education technology National Education Technology Forum NETF Pradhan said NETF will provide a platform for free exchange of ideas in the use of technology to enhance learning assessment planning administration and several other aspects of the school as well as in higher education NETF will facilitate decision-making in the induction deployment and use of technology It will not only provide latest knowledge and research but also the opportunities to consult and share best practices with state governments education institutions and other stakeholders We must recognise the importance of leveraging the advantage of technology while at the same time acknowledge the potential risk and dangers he saidCN Ashwath Narayan Higer Education Minister of Karnataka said We have brought in accountability transparency efficiency and accessibility through our unified university and college management system initiation We have been able to connect with all the stakeholders of the education sector in real time ensuring free flow of data that helps holistic development of the sector So we continue to make ample use of technology to strengthen our education system thereby the NEP can be implemented to its fullest Techspectations EDUCATE is an annual summit offering a holistic view on the overwhelming challenges and dynamic opportunities of online learning which is also evolving at an exponential pace Various stakeholders associated with the Edu-tech sector including academicians school and college authorities teachers and professors students researchers and scholars parents government officials EdTech companies among others deliberated on the paradigm shift in the education sector triggered by the pandemic The Indian education sector has been witnessing a paradigm shift from the traditional model of learning to imperative mode of learning The onset of the pandemic has driven the need for online learning demanding educators to adapt themselves to the changing situations India has quickly responded to the changes and adopted a new-age digitized learning mechanism said Chenraj Roychand Chancellor JAIN Deemed-to-be-University However there are challenges we continue to face in the largest education system Due to this a large section of experts still advocates for theatrical learning rote learning and exam-based learning These challenges can be addressed by implementing collaborative approach-centric and project-based learning in our educational institutions he added PTI GJS GJS TIR TIR
