Technology & Innovation Technological Innovations in Education
By Bhanu Pratap Singh
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Technological innovations are having a significant impact on education systems at all levels. Online courses, educational software, social networking tools, and other emerging technologies are disrupting the traditional classroom environment. Understanding the effects that technological innovations have on students, teachers is critical to developing strategies and techniques to manage and use technology in education. So here are some of the technological advancements that has taken place in recent times in European countries and need to be adopted in India. 

3D Printing 

3D Printing are already causing waves in the education sector and students are loving them. Things that were previously taught via text  books can now be explained and understand through 3D models. Through this printing  technique, students can have a better understanding of things that were thought to be  complex. In higher educational institutions, 3D printing is used by engineers to develop  prototypes to be used in the development of final systems. 3D printing takes concepts and  makes them real. 

Social Media in Educational Institutions 

Educational institutions have not been left behind in capitalizing on the impact of social  media. In fact, most of these social networking sites were developed on campuses and the  first users were college students. Universities and colleges can connect with each other  through social networking sites even if they are several continents apart. Through these  sites, they are able to organize contests, meetings, and parties. Students from different  schools use social media to exchange ideas which can change lives.

Virtual Reality (VR) in Education

Virtual Reality technology is already the hottest thing in the tech world. Big companies are  gearing up for a brutal war over this technology including Google, Sony, Oculus (backed by  Facebook), Samsung, and more. One of the areas of application of VR technology is  education. With VR, students can learn via interacting with a 3D world. Google has been on  the forefront of introducing experiential learning in schools through VR technology. 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 

Artificial intelligence is being applied in all levels of technology, from the lowest to the most  advanced levels. AI is used in schools to automate key activities such as grading of  subjects and providing feedback on areas that need improvement. It is also used to  enhance personalized learning among students, especially those with special needs.

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