New Delhi, December 20: The usage of technology for learning assumed a pivotal role during and after the pandemic. EdTech companies started to garner attention during this time. According to BuiltIn, 92 per cent of educators recognize the influence of technology on education. 59 percent of school children believe that online learning tools have improved their grades and test results. Students can have a fun learning experience with the aid of EdTech smart gadgets, game-based in-class activities and interactive virtual courses. “It is vital to realize the benefits that EdTech offers to increase convenience, quality and learning experience. In the world we are living in, there are many possibilities to advance our professional development. Many new age EdTech platforms offer uniquely designed courses for youth to improve their skills and better prepare them for the workforce, something which the traditional education system struggled to do,” says Vineet Gupta Jamboree Education Founder.

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Educational Technology (EdTech) platforms

The skill gap between higher education and what the industry wants is being addressed by courses on EdTech platforms, making young people more employable. India's EdTech market has grown to approximately $2 billion in the past few years due to the proliferation of various new companies in the industry. The funding for education technology in 2021 was close to $4.7 billion, making it the third most valuable sector in the nation. These platforms are equipping the youth with the necessary skill sets so that they can create more career opportunities for themselves.

It is essential to select a suitable EdTech platform for offering up-skilling courses. Eruditus, Vedantu, Brainly, UpGrad, Unacademy and similar businesses evolved into unicorns. Byjus, the country's prominent EdTech Company, rose to the status of one of the most expensive enterprises. Jamboree Education has a substantial physical presence, with over 35 teaching centres in India and Nepal. 

Jamboree also offers a robust platform to deliver its courses online. Students enrolled online can also visit centres if they wish to meet teachers. Meeting physically helps teachers to understand students better and also motivates them. Hence the fundamental element of education that includes experience and interactive learning is achievable through classroom teaching; it is essential to have a strong online presence in addition to a solid physical presence which Jamboree does.

“A number of EdTech start-ups, for example, Uday, only relied on online learning and thus had to shut down while the EdTech firms that had already developed strong offline presence prospered. To remain competitive in the market, it is vital to modify the company's strategy. Unacademy established a coaching facility in Kota for offline education programmes. For the same reason, Byju's has partnered with the Aakash group of institutions. At Jamboree, we believe that online and offline systems should complement one another in an ever-changing environment and we endeavour to continue doing so,” highlights Vineet Gupta Jamboree Education Founder.

Moving ahead

EdTech platforms have helped create more professional opportunities for students. The EdTech sector helps students find better career opportunities in addition to providing interesting, flexible training and learning resources from leading companies. They help students with career guidance, professional growth, skill development and employment opportunities.

EdTech is increasingly enhancing modern education with its essentially limitless possibilities by providing educators and learners access to every resource imaginable. EdTech may hence be used effectively to raise the level and standard of learning. The EdTech sector has not only created thousands of jobs, but it has also enabled retraining and skill-upgrading of our present workforce. The Covid-19 pandemic served as a lesson in the importance of using online communication and resources, highlighting the potential of technology as an ally in education and employability.

“Widening skill gaps in the workforce today have come to light as a result of the competition in the IT and technology industry. Without regard to limitations of distance, money or time, EdTech services are assisting learners in accessing educational programmes, improving their skills and enhancing their career opportunities. The ability to progress in one’s career is not constrained by class attendance, schedules or promotions. Students can get a competitive edge by enrolling in international programmes at global institutions. The hybrid model that we adopted in Jamboree can assist in enhancing the teaching-learning process along with opening up more career opportunities for students,” concludes Vineet Gupta Jamboree Education Founder.

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