Journeying through education in India – The year that was!

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Indian education system has undergone an accelerated transformation, coming out of the shadows of the pandemic. And one of the first changes to be implemented was the approval to the proposal to pursue two full-time degrees simultaneously by the University Grants Commission. Multiple UGC committees have debated this change for several years and this approval brings Indian higher education one step closer to the international standards.

Another pertinent development was the new regulations for the PhD programme which lets candidates who have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree programme in any discipline with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade to be eligible for a PhD programme. This move opens up the research ecosystem, adding to its strength.

The implementation of the visionary National Education Policy (NEP) that saw delayed progression owing to the pandemic saw renewed focus and resurgence in the year 2022. One of the notable developments this year was implementation of regional language in technical education by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

This special issue of Digital Learning encapsulates the journey of the education sector and its key players detailing their journey and plans for the upcoming year. Elets Digital Learning and its flagship knowledge sharing platform, the World Education Summit, will be celebrating the 25th edition on the global platform in Dubai in March 2023.

We look forward to your continuous support and encouragement to bring a meaningful change and connect in the world of education.

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“Gamification has brought about a revolution in the learning graph of young students”

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January 3, 2023

Augmented virtual reality is already using problem-based learning and has created interactive real-life graphics and games where students could experience historical events, real-life situations and learn more by experience simply put it is an expansion in an immersive experience says Haseeb Faquih, Secretary, Orbis Education Society in an interview with Nidhi Shail Kujur of Elets News Network (ENN). Edited excerpts:

Tell us about your achievements in terms of ‘Innovation in Education during the year 2022.

In the year 2022, we used the interdisciplinary approach while setting assignments and projects. These assignments required gathering and using evidence to create knowledge or solve problems. Right from early classes, students made models through science kits and objects that are easily available. Various Teaching aids were used in multiple forms like pictures, videos, charts, flashcards, or educational toys to deliver the content to the students as experiential learning and not just reading.

Through robotics and exhibitions, students shared their scientific understanding and creativity. Our students through models were able to leverage the synergy between the modelling process and Maths and Science content. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence as a skill subject has provided our student’s familiarisation with technology It allows students to command basics in Computer Science and Maths.

Through Art integration, students understood Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in a non conventional way. Students were able to engage and contribute.

Our teachers helped to facilitate and ameliorate the school’s Science and Technology programs and curriculum. Understanding the need of the hour the school has catered to the technological requirements to support and spread digital literacy to not only the students but also to all the staff members.

How will futuristic technologies transform education in the year 2023?

The pedagogies will be integrated with emerging technologies and further ease the teaching-learning experiences. These emerging technologies can be integrated with any subject for example Mathematics can be taught using AI tools, and Economics using data science and data visualisation tools. Languages can be introduced by natural language processing techniques used by chat box, voice-to-text, translators and more text. AI tools can be used to create new courses and curricula that match the students’ level.

What are the innovations that accelerated the transformation of growth in the education landscape in the year 2022?

Various emerging technologies were used for creating better course content and personalised student-specific content. Augmented virtual reality is already using problem-based learning. It created interactive real-life graphics and games where students could experience historical events, and real-life situations and learn more by experience simply put it is an expansion in an immersive experience. Gamification has brought about a revolution in the learning graph of young students. The digital content libraries were extensively used and appreciated by the students.

What is your mission and vision to impact the paradigm shift of the education arena in the year 2023?

As remote and hybrid learning are here to stay they will transform the educational experiences. Our school as always will want to keep up with the latest in technology to assist in better teaching and learning at school. For the coming year, our institution has been selected as a pilot school in our district to implement Hybrid Learning, Digital Literacy and Skill Hub Initiative. We will work towards getting established as a Hybrid Learning Institution, by implementing Automation of Operations, a Digital Teaching-Learning Platform, using Digital Pedagogy.

Digital Literacy Program will once again be stressed specifically for Cyber Security, the latest trends in Information electronics and communication technology and e-Governance.

The education sector is undergoing a digital transformation

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January 3, 2023

Post covid educators were looking forward just to normalising the situation and thinking to start schools and colleges with a normal mind. Many in education might be wondering whether 2022 will mean “back to normal” at schools and colleges. I was also sympathetic to that and found myself yearning for mask free.

We had been leveraging pandemic infrastructure to open up classrooms to the real world and Investing in durable skills and durable networks could future-proof pathways That’s the innovation for us.

Technology plays a very important role in helping everyone survive in the 21st century, without it one can not imagine this world. It has gripped its way into our daily lives, making it grasp tighter in every aspect.

Even since covid19 happened technology has proved to be a boon for the educational sector. Diverse solutions have been employed accompanied by varied rates of success and owing to the abrupt change in technology, would help change the face of education globally.

Technology will help in mending the quality of education, the educational system, and communication, and providing enriched resources. With the growing realisation of the distinguished role of technology, advancement is set to start and pave a new path that will bring revolution to young minds.

The education sector is undergoing a digital transformation. Virtual Reality (VR) in education, Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, 3D printing, social media in educational institutions, and the use of biometrics in schools these innovations are causing the transformation of growth in the education landscape.

Education prepares children for a lifetime journey. it equips them with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values for jobs tasks and fulfilling lives that are unknown today.

So the future requires new approaches to skills and transformation — schooling with innovative strategies and effective institutions.

The mission of the school has been to help children grow into productive, responsible adults who help make the world a better place. The vision, raise students with the thinking and learning skills that they require in order to continue to learn well after they have left my classroom.

Views expressed by- Prof. Raj Salunkhe, Chairman, Sharada Group of Education

“We created an environment where students feel encouraged to speak up and express their ideas”

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Use of technology in the classroom was increased to create a blended classroom where students interact with technology in the same way they would in the real world, says Karun Deep, Managing Director, Delhi Public School, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh in an Interview with Nidhi Shail Kujur of Elets News Network (ENN). Edited excerpts:

Tell us about your achievements in terms of ‘Innovation in Education’ during the year 2022.

We had many achievements in this academic year of 2022-23. One way lessons are very traditional and sometimes exhausting for both teachers and students. So we created an environment where students feel encouraged to speak up and express their ideas.

Our students join in-class activities in many ways, not just by raising their hands or being called out to answer.

Introducing more technology in the classroom to create a blended classroom where students experience technology as they would in the real world. We have achieved the below-given innovations that have been implemented extensively in the school.

Project-Based Learning (PBL) – Help students identify a real-world problem and develop a solution for it.

Blended Learning – Blending learning combines online learning with traditional classroom learning. Students must become comfortable with online tools and using the internet to contribute to their learning.

EdTech – Innovative classroom technologies often mirror the innovations outside of education. So, the more students engage with technologies in the classroom, the better prepared they will be to engage with and through technology in the workplace.

NAO – NAO is the most advanced humanoid robot used in education. NAO is a robot with a knack for knowledge – both learning and sharing it. A programmable personal teaching assistant, NAO helps teachers bring lessons to life, making learning more fun and more concrete for students. Every lesson gets better when NAO is there to lend a hand. We use NAO to make the children aware of the hardware and software extensively by which they could have hands-on experience.

How will futuristic technologies transform education in the year 2023?

It is high time, education institutions start focusing on changing trends and start adapting to new technologies to make education interesting, relevant and practical. Education institution can improve their brand image with quick adoption of the latest trends in technology. Adaption of innovative trends will not only help educational institutions to improve the quality of education but also help the students to grasp better, recall quickly and retain the knowledge for a longer duration.

Step by step approach to adopting those technologies can help a long way in improving education integration with the industry-relevant knowledge base. These trends in education technology will disrupt higher education in a positive way by improving it and making it much better than it already is. Education can help prepare students for a bright future which in turn will brighten the future of society.

What are the innovations that accelerated the transformation of growth in the education landscape in the year 2022?

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence applications can undertake simple but time-consuming tasks in education to ease the workload of educators or school staff. They can also be used to deliver students an improved and custom learning experience. The applications include:

Improving student performance

Voice-to-text technologies transforming classes to notes are helpful to students with hearing impairment

Smart classes

Digital technologies have also improved face-to-face learning. Smart classes equipped with interactive panels unlock the ways of delivering learning resources to students that were impossible with a blackboard and chalk.

“Futuristic technologies are going to change the face of the education world at a very fast pace”

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The introduction of AI-based learning, coding, robotics; electronics, 3-D printing, augmented reality, machine learning, and so on, is set to revolutionise the educational industry, with an increase in the use of self-help learning tools says, Vishakha Gupta, Principal, Beacon High School, Pune in an interview with Nidhi Shail Kujur of Elets News Network (ENN).

Tell us about your achievements in terms of ‘Innovation in Education’ during the year 2022.

Education has been revolutionized post-Covid where things have moved from the offline to the Hybrid model. Better IT equipped teachers are the demand of the time where they can handle both classroom instruction as well as Tech-enabled.

a. The teachers have been made tech-savvy and the plethora of activities and teaching tools that are being generated are commendable.

b. Also educating the children by covering up the knowledge loss was a challenge which was efficiently handled through extra teaching sessions.

c. The students were given tasks to get them back in the practice of writing; by exposing them to a lot of project work on interesting themes, inclining them to pen down content without the hint was aimed at enhancing writing skills.

d. Importance of Parent’s involvement was understood thus parent participation programs were initiated.

e. Training and counselling for students, staff and parents were identified as the key need to reassure them, and multitudes of sessions were held.

f. Skill development was understood as the need of the hour hence skill development sessions were organized to incline the student’s interest towards learning various skill sets.

How futuristic technologies are going to transform education in the year 2023?

Futuristic technologies are going to change the face of the education world at a very fast pace. The introduction of AI-based learning, coding, robotics; electronics, 3-D printing, augmented reality, machine learning etc; is here to revolutionise the educational industry where self-help learning tools will find an influx in the education domain. The dependency of the child on the teacher and the textbook alone will see a drastic reduction, turning the entire scene to need-based learning. The happy part is that the child will get precise and immediate answers to all his questions, and the teachers will find a helping hand for clarifying the concepts but this will also lead to a sad situation where the teacher student bond may loosen and the connection gradually lost over the years.

What are the innovations that accelerated the transformation of growth in the education landscape in the year 2022?

Covid -19 infused change and the need to be prepared for any such eventuality in the future, led to the understanding of alternate learning methods and thereby accelerating the transformational process of growth in the field of education and metamorphosizing the teaching – learning methods, culminating in the introduction of AI-based learning, coding, robotics; electronics, 3-D printing, augmented reality, and machine learning, due to the hybrid model of education.

What is your mission and vision to impact the paradigm shift of the education arena in the year 2023?

A paradigm of the education arena upended and replaced the prior paradigm, resulting from the accumulation of anomalies or evidence that challenged the status quo. This shift has opened up a range of new lifelines for personal and professional growth, presenting more opportunities than before. Hence my mission and vision are to integrate modern learning mythologies with age-old concepts for developing a global perspective and prepare future-ready citizens, geared to face the unknown that waits to be revealed.

“Futuristic technologies will further alter the education sector’s dynamics in 2023”

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Digital transformation has impacted traditional learning by shifting to online and cloud-based delivery platforms. The graph of specific skill development through online courses will undoubtedly rise says Papri Dey Borthakur, Vice Principal, NPS International School, Guwahati, Assam in an interaction with Nidhi Shail Kujur of Elets News Network (ENN). Edited excerpts.

Tell us about your achievements in terms of ‘Innovation in Education’ during the year 2022.

The pandemic had ushered the virtual classrooms and technology-infused instruction in classes. Teaching and learning found new dimensions, no doubt, but tech-driven classes didn’t provide much scope for imbibing durable and key skills such as problem-solving, resilience to deal with setbacks, leadership quality, critical thinking, time management and so on. In 2022, when the schools had the good fortune to conduct physical classes throughout, I invested all my energy in prioritizing the development of these skills. Teachers were given hands-on training to nurture these skills in the classroom on a daily basis through appropriate activities incorporated into various aspects of the curriculum.

I also initiated the ‘Bag less Week’ for each class wherein the students learnt beyond the traditional classroom setting through experiential learning. They were provided opportunities to gain concrete experiences through visits to the state museum, municipal office, cultural museum of the northeast, the wetlands and forest eco-systems around Guwahati city etc. Their real-life experiences were expanded in the classrooms through reflections.

I also moved past a siloed professional-centric approach to raising our students and started using a model of social connection. Doctors, entrepreneurs, administrative officers, homemakers, beauticians, parents, career counsellors, nurses and many others were invited to interact and spend time with learners of different age groups to create positive and reciprocal connections and psychological bonds with the community.

How futuristic technologies are going to transform education in the year 2023?

Futuristic technologies will further alter the education sector’s dynamics in 2023. We have already witnessed how digital transformation has already impacted the traditional learning process by shifting towards online and cloud-based delivery platforms. There will definitely be a rise in the graph of specific skill development through online courses. Artificial Intelligence will become the trusted partner for tracking student progress and diagnosing to provide necessary interventions.

Globally connected learning platforms will undoubtedly become more popular for futuristic learning beyond subjects offered in traditional schools.

Gamification and game-based learning will become a trend in 2023. Students will hone their cognitive tools by participating in challenging games on digital playgrounds.

What are the innovations that accelerated the transformation of growth in the education landscape in the year 2022?

The transformation of growth in the education sector was accelerated by online and cloud-based delivery platforms. Developing new competencies to train for futuristic job opportunities was made available to both students and professionals who wanted to learn subjects and skills that were not available locally. With flexible timings, these courses could fit in without disrupting the regular schedule. Another benefit of these courses was the lower cost factor. Software powered by self-learning algorithms helped to provide students with more personalized forms of need-based learning.

What is your mission and vision to impact the paradigm shift of the education arena in the year 2023?

We are dealing with Generation Z who are tech natives and a digital generation. Many of them have been using phones and tablets even before they started schooling. Dissociating them from technology and expecting them to attain mastery in concepts would somewhat be expecting a fish to climb a tree. So why not embrace technology and leverage its digital adaptability for the larger benefit of creating future-ready learners?

This is what is my primary vision as well as the mission to impact the paradigm shift of the education arena in the forthcoming year. We are well aware that many of the jobs that Gen Z will not exist in future and many existing jobs will become automated. Future jobs will require future skills and certificates and degrees collected through rote learning will go out of demand because they cannot be converted into tangible skills. The best way to make the problem meet the solution would be to adopt approaches that resonate with Gen X and lays the foundation for self-directed learners. Skill building is the need of the future and my goals for 2023 will resonate with this need.

But the flip side of the tech native generation is that they are impatient and start feeling dejected if they fail in their initial attempts. My mission will also be to create mindfulness in them which is the key to building resilience because it shows the benefits of developing emotional stability and increased conscientiousness. Students will be guided on research-backed mindfulness and its effects and experiential practices that will help in making mindfulness a way of life. They will be steered towards realising that failures are inevitable in life – Sometimes we win but always we learn.

“Educational institutions will focus on personalised learning for better outcomes”

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The modern education sector is no longer restrained by space or time. While different trends have emerged in the education sector in the past, recent trends have entirely transformed the education landscape shared Jonali Das, Principal, Modern English School, Guwahati, Assam in an interview with Nidhi Shail Kujur of Elets News Network (ENN). Edited Excerpts:

Tell us about your achievements in terms of ‘Innovation in Education’ during the year 2022

Modern English School (MES) has always been at the forefront of imparting quality education and building the leaders of tomorrow. In recent years the institution has emphasised collaborative learning and critical thinking among the students. We also emphasise building mental and physical resilience, and moral values and enhancing communication skills such as compassion, assertiveness etc.

Cementing our commitment to offering a world-class learning experience and support to students, we also recently hosted the Inspirus Higher-Ed Northeast Roadshow 2022, which witnessed the participation of more than 30 renowned universities. This enabled our students to understand emerging career opportunities significantly and recognise their strengths.

How are futuristic technologies going to transform education in the year 2023?

The modern education sector is no longer restrained by space or time. While different trends have emerged in the education sector in the past, recent trends have entirely transformed the education landscape.

The coming years will witness a rapid adoption of promising technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and much more for an immersive and fun-filled learning experience.

Furthermore, educational institutions will increasingly focus on personalised learning for better outcomes and will incorporate gamification applications in education delivery.

What innovations accelerated the transformation of growth in the education landscape in the year 2022?

Some of the most prominent trends and technologies that reshaped the education sector in the year 2020 include-:

Remote learning

The Covid-19 pandemic surged the adoption of digital education across the globe. The consequent lockdowns forced a majority of schools and colleges to switch to a remote learning model. In the post Covid-19 era, many institutions are implementing a hybrid model for education delivery at all levels.

“Gamified future is definitely going to transform education”

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January 2, 2023

Gaming is one of the most innovative trends influencing educational technology development. Contrary to popular belief, video games do teach valuable life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, social awareness, teamwork, and collaboration, says Dr Vandana Gupta, Principal, EuroSchool North Campus, Bengaluru in an interview with Nidhi Shail Kujur of Elets News Network (ENN). Edited excerpts:

Tell us about your achievements in terms of ‘Innovation in Education’ during the year 2022.

EuroSchool has a dedicated academic research and development wing, Cerebrum, which has designed a learner centred curriculum that provides opportunities for experiential and self-motivated learning.

At the centre of our innovation strategy, we have our very own digital learning ecosystem, ARGUS, which enables learning anytime, anywhere.

How are futuristic technologies going to transform education in the year 2023?

In the 21st century, technology is crucial to everyone’s ability to survive. The world cannot be imagined without it. As technology has wriggled its way into our daily lives, its grip is becoming tighter in every way. Technology has shown to be a boon for the educational industry ever since Covid-19 took place. Although educators were already aware of the importance of digitisation, this pandemic provided it with an abrupt thrust.

Gamified future is definitely going to transform education. In fact, gaming is one of the most innovative trends affecting the development of educational technology. Contrary to common assumption, video games actually teach important life skills including problem-solving, critical thinking, social awareness, teamwork, and collaboration.

Further technology skills including data science and programming are soon likely to be offered as a language option in schools.

What innovation accelerated the transformation of growth in the education landscape in the year 2022?

After the pandemic, we headed more and more towards a hybrid and blended environment where we integrated the greatest aspects of the online and offline worlds. Online has so many advantages. Online learning allows for knowledge to be accessible anywhere, at any time, and at a pace that best suits the needs of the student. Students have the option to fast-forward and rewind while watching. That is undoubtedly a significant advantage of content transmitted via the internet or other technological means.

What is your mission and vision to impact the paradigm shift of the education arena in the year 2023?

As per my understanding of the current school scenario and NEP 2020 choose what to learn and how to learn would be up to the students in future schools, which would be centred on learner autonomy. Even how they assess their own learning will be up to them.

The three maxims of learning, leading and innovating, which result in impact, influence, and inspiration, are essentially what a potential school leader would thrive on. So my main priority would be to fundamentally transform my school to accommodate cutting-edge teaching and learning methods.

“Digital transformation have accelerated immeasurably in the education sector”

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As we ride the digital wave, it is becoming easier to connect with people all over the world. With the click of a button or a simple voice command, you can access a world of information. To brief us about how futuristic technologies are going to transform Education in the year 2023. Amit Chowdry, Founder & CEO, PeopleLink Unified Communications interacted with Nidhi Shail Kujur of Elets News Network (ENN). Edited Excerpts:

Tell us about your achievements in terms of ‘Innovation in Education’ during the year 2022.

During the year 2022, we are proud to have deployed our HyFlex Classroom solution and SaaS-based virtual classroom platform in some of the leading institutions and universities of India like IIT Bombay, Armed Forces Medical College, Delhi University, NALSAR University of Law, IIIT-Hyderabad, IIT Kanchipuram, and Amity University to name a few.

With this, our cutting-edge HyFlex classroom solution provided a seamless classroom environment for the students and teachers, bridging the gap between a conventional and an intelligent classroom learning experience.

How are futuristic technologies going to transform Education in the year 2023?

The future of education is reshaping beyond the walls of a classroom, and the digital transformation and up-gradation in the education sector have accelerated immeasurably. It has transitioned from the traditional setup to the HyFlex technologies & cloud-based video collaboration approach. As a result, HyFlex education is the new norm, enabling the students to interact and learn directly from the experts.

At their current rate of upending the established educational system, India’s value in this sector is predicted to reach USD 30 billion in the next ten years.

According to us, in 2023, HyFlex learning technology will improve the virtual collaboration between teachers and students while enhancing classroom engagement, and productivity, and personalising the overall digital learning experience.

What innovations accelerated the transformation of growth in the education landscape in the year 2022?

The approach to teaching changed, instead of focusing on When & Where, we progressed towards focusing on What & How in our direction moving forward and embraced the new way of teaching.

Leaning towards a hybrid-flexible approach in our classrooms in 2022 ultimately enhanced the overall learning & collaboration experience for the educational institutions as well as the students.

What is your mission and vision to impact the paradigm shift of the education arena in the year 2023?

Our mission is to reimagine the way education is delivered so that each and every individual has access to quality, personalised learning.

We believe that we can create a more equitable future for all by empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s complex global economy. We will do this by continuously innovating our HyFlex learning solutions & our virtual educational platform that makes it easy for educators anywhere in the world to share their content and curricula with others who want access, while also providing them with financial rewards based on user engagement.

In addition, we will work tirelessly to enable seamless collaboration between different schools, businesses, government agencies, and more so that everyone can benefit from education innovations fast enough for them to have a genuine impact!

Journeying through the learning curve of India’s academic arena in 2022

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January 2, 2023

The Indian education system has seen a significant transformation in recent years. Technology is becoming more prevalent in schools and paving the way for an updated educational system. The stage is already set for innovation to reimagine the future of learning, with its worth predicted to reach USD 30 billion over the next ten years. DigitalLEARNING explores the various facets of education that took place through out the year in 2022.

T he pandemic that swept the globe in 2020 sent India’s education industry on an emotional roller coaster. After 34 years, the new education policy was finally implemented, only to be derailed by the unexpected closure of schools. However, by implementing remote learning methodologies and employing technology, schools, colleges, and higher education institutions (HEI) soon recovered.

The unprecedented crisis gave decision-makers the opportunity to take a step back and reconsider the function and significance of education. The education industry has truly undergone a transformation as a result of the widespread adoption of technology in lectures and online courses and the pressing need for skill development. A new, and possibly permanent normal will be established in 2023 as institutions reopen.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has prompted significant institutional changes, which have been implemented by India’s top educational advisory organisations. The start of the pandemic, however, appears to have held back the NEP’s implementation in 2021. In light of this, 2022 appeared to be prepared to start the necessary reforms. Here is a run through the educational development in the year 2022.

Implementation of National Education Policy 2020

There finally seems to be a strategy in place to start the effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 after over two years of discussion and debate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired over a meeting in May 2022 to examine the implementation process and to get specific proposals for fulfilling the policy’s objectives from leaders in education.

Following this meeting, the state government of Karnataka decided to implement the NEP 2020 policy beginning with the 2023–24 academic year, as declared by B. C. Nagesh, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education. Along with several higher education institutions nationwide, the states of Assam, Goa, and Uttarakhand have made similar announcements for the upcoming academic year.

Perhaps this is the first occasion that a government-mandated education policy has been so enthusiastically accepted nationwide. It may be recalled that the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution allows for legislation on education by both the Union and state governments. Even though certain states have expressed concerns, the finer details of NEP 2020 implementation have been worked out over the past two years, and 2023 should ultimately see the spread of a consistent education system over the majority of India.

A shift in curriculum

The fundamental goals of the new education strategy may be implemented differently from state to state and between institutions. Major changes to the primary and higher education systems appear to be taking place as a result of K. Kasturirangan, a former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), establishing the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). A 5+4+3+4 curricular framework will be created as a result of the NEP, which will do away with the 10+2 framework currently used in K–12 education and replace it with learning that occurs in four stages: foundation, preparatory, middle, and secondary. This is the first foundational-level curriculum that the education policy has created.

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), which was established recently, has quickly taken the lead in designating high-performing HEIs. The initial criticism it received for not checking institute-submitted data and instances where institutes ranked highly on the list lacked basic infrastructure, diversity, and hygiene, etc. has considerably subsided over time.

The NIRF has gradually grown, adding more criteria each year to more accurately assess institutes. The structure is always changing. The term “Research Institution” was included in the framework last year. This year, it has been announced that “Innovation & Entrepreneurship” will be added to the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement. 7,254 institutes participated in 2022, a considerable rise from the 6,272 institutes that participated the year before.

K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary, Union Ministry of Education while announcing the 2022 ranking had said, “We will be focussing extensively on how quality and procedure in each institution will be refined (and) developed so that they may reach the top ranks in the near future.” The NIRF is also the ranking framework that institutes most frequently use to assess students’ academic potential. The education minister has made preparations to include school rankings in NIRF. Details, though, are not yet made public.

Major changes in 2022 at a glance

Implementation of Common University Entrance Test (CUET)- In July 2022, the University Grants Commission (UGC) held the first round of undergraduate and postgraduate examinations for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). All central university admission exams are part of CUET. According to sources, 2,50,495 students received CUET places in 2022, but only 1,91,586 took the test.

Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes (CCFUP)- The new curricular framework for the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP), which will replace the current Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) throughout higher education institutions, has been issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The new curriculum will give students several entry and departure options with UG certificates, UG diplomas, or degree certificates dependent on their earned credits, among other noteworthy characteristics.

New Regulations for PhD programmeAccording to new regulations released by the UGC, candidates who have successfully completed a four-year bachelor’s degree programme in any discipline with a minimum of 75% overall marks or its equivalent grade are now eligible for a PhD programme.

Emphasise on Regional Language in Education- The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) introduced regional language in technical education in August 2022, in keeping with the NEP’s goal to promote Indian language in the teaching and learning process. In this regard, UGC is anticipated to integrate regional language into all subject-area course curricula. The use of regional languages in medical education has also been emphasised by the Ministry of Education, and it is anticipated that it would release guidelines in this regard.

The whirl in Edtech

The K12 and online tutoring platforms appear to have taken the brunt of the turmoil that the edtech sector experienced this year. According to media sources, edtech platforms like BYJU’s, Unacademy, and Vedantu, among others, collectively accounted for approximately 7,000 layoffs in 2022, or nearly 45% of all firings in the startup industry.

Four edtech businesses, Lido Learning, Crejo.Fun, Udayy, and SuperLearn, closed their doors during the startup ecosystem’s fundraising winter. Ironically, upGrad, an edtech in the professional education sector, stated it will be employing 1,400 new staff in the middle of the layoffs and shutdowns.

The demand in the K12 industry has changed dramatically as new schools and coaching facilities have opened, notably for business-to consumer activities. The industry will likely experience some stabilisation in the upcoming year. The biggest issue for edtech firms will be to regain and maintain consumer trust and plan for long-term sustainable solutions as education continues to explore the role of edtech in and outside the classroom.

Technology trends that will define 2023

Personalised Learning – We have long believed that our educational system is stiff and overly complicated. It was all about traditional classroom learning up until now, but now that the school system has been digitalised, we can see a more individualised kind of learning emerging.

Gamification- Gamification is a technique for problem-solving in education that makes use of game mechanics. It helps to increase student engagement, develop their abilities, and maximise learning. Additionally, it aids in memory retention and simplifies difficult concepts. In addition, it accomplishes learning objectives, inspiring students to set greater goals and receiving immediate feedback. By 2023, it’s anticipated that use of this game-based teaching strategy would increase by about 32%.

Digital infrastructure-The physical infrastructure of the school undoubtedly contributes significantly to providing students with a helpful atmosphere for their academic journey, but the future of education will be built on the digital infrastructure. In India, digital classrooms have grown in popularity over the past few years. These technology-enabled classrooms (digital infrastructure) offer a plethora of new opportunities for teaching and learning by integrating technology such as interactive whiteboards or projectors, audio-visual capabilities, ICT labs or multimedia centres, educational games, classroom activities, management software, homework submission, review software, cloud-based e-learning initiatives, and so on.

Augmented and Virtual Reality – The education sector is going through a significant upheaval, and virtual and augmented reality are two key technologies causing this transformation. It engages pupils with compelling techniques, enabling successful learning. Students benefit from virtual tools in a controlled setting that help them to understand complex ideas. Further, AR and VR technologies are seen as the future of education, despite India’s adoption still being in its infancy.

A shift sweep towards future

The past year has been the first significant step in regaining lost knowledge from the pandemic. One of the main areas of concentration for the coming year will be returning all of the employees and students to the institutions. Another delicate balance will be struck when the industry needs to determine the place of edtech outside of offline classrooms.

In the first year of implementation, the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) examination dates and admissions processes were severely delayed. Private universities in particular struggled because exam results were released in September, after classes had already started. Exam schedules have been disrupted frequently since the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, including this one. The Union ministry of education is already working on a calendar for coming academic year.The year 2022 has taught us a lot about how to adopt policies, learn about edtech, and prioritise laying a solid educational foundation in addition to combining skill development with textbook knowledge. The education industry will undoubtedly benefit from the lessons learnt in 2022 and will keep a running foot forward to cope up in the upcoming 2023.

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