What does digital transformation in education consist of?

Transformation of the teaching and learning methodologies.

Initially, schools adopted technologies such as Zoom and Google Meet for videoconferencing for classes. However, organizations can now integrate their website with these resources and establish a seamless classroom experience on a digital foundation that integrates the use of different technologies.

Learning AR/VR

Augmented and virtual reality is growing widely in education. Augmented reality is a simulation of a 3D environment that people can interact with using VR glasses or headsets.

These technologies bring subjects such as history, geography and biology to life. For example, the Cleveland University clinic trained in anatomy and surgery using AR-based 3D human modeling at Case Western Reserve University.

Gamification

Educators will help children retain subjects through a great learning strategy. Gamified learning is very common in education and is gradually spreading in the vocational training and examination sectors.

Digital examination portals

Universities also face challenges in terms of evaluation and qualification. Students often struggle to pass exams. Institutions should incorporate webcams in their online exam portals to avoid fraudulent practices. It will help them monitor suspicious activities such as opening tabs, using background chats, sharing images, etc., while performing the scan.

Web portal for the recruitment of new students

Every educational institution should consider its website as the main engine for attracting new students. Beyond offering an omnichannel educational service, institutions need to focus their recruitment efforts on promoting and attracting potential customers.

Initiatives such as paid campaigns and content generation are key to attracting qualified traffic. However, it is very important to consider that the design of the part that is focused on attracting new users must be very different from the internal web portal with which customers interact. These two interfaces must be different because they have completely different objectives but always maintaining the consistency and values of the brand.

Advantages of digital transformation in education

Tracking of student results

One of the effects of digital transformation in education is that it provides a more realistic way to monitor student success. By recording information about students’ work, technology can play an important role in enabling teachers and parents to track their progress. For example, manuals or creative works can be compared at intervals with material that is already digitally recorded, leading to a clearer understanding of who is improving and needs attention.

Improving results with data analytics

Schools can use analytics to monitor and improve results. Students can better understand what individual children and schools need by reviewing information obtained through the use of technology in the classroom. The more clearly you can understand how a student has missed a term, the easier it will be to run the course. Technology will help us diagnose these deficiencies much more easily and reliably than teachers could do in a classroom of more than 30 students.

Cooperative learning

Digital learning forces collaboration. Teachers can create and manage groups through learning platforms. Co-authored work and presentations are facilitated by collaborative creative environments such as Google Docs, Twiddla, Edmodo, etc. These types of interactive tools are already in use in organizations, and why shouldn’t student teachers be competent before they join the workforce?

Future-oriented curricula

Schools must teach the curricula of the future. Robots, artificial intelligence, automation: no longer science fiction movies. Overwhelming evidence suggests that workforce needs are changing and continue to expand greatly in the future, but the organization is not prepared to fully educate them. It will not take years to create and update curricular changes. Students have more access to appropriate and frequently updated content. The ability to upgrade and operate quickly requires daily access to new material and functionality.

Improved synergies between parents and teachers

Research indicates that children perform better in school and are much healthier overall when parents are involved in their children’s academic success. Automation provides progress notes and reports to parents electronically and alerts them to pay custody fees in a timely manner.

In addition, they can rest assured about the safety of their children, because if they are absent or on vacation, the children are informed and the school bus route can be followed from any location. Imagine if the software provided an efficient career guidance solution by recommending career options based on calculated metrics based on the student’s strengths and weaknesses.

Time savings

Digitization is a big savings in today’s world, where time is money. In addition to metro services, many cities have not fully integrated transportation infrastructure. To reach their educational institutions, students must travel for hours.

In this scenario, digital training is a rescue for students in the most remote areas of the country. This model has been successfully applied beyond international borders by UNISA and GetSmarter. Simply log on to a website or turn to satellite TV to learn a subject instead of spending long hours on the road.

The challenges of digital transformation in education

Reluctance to change

In fact, almost 70% of public sector employees believe that their digital skills are below those of the private sector. Despite this, several leading policy makers reject the next big steps towards digital maturity.

In essence, people prefer to become familiar with what they do and refuse to step out of their comfort zone, leading to slow growth and development. Many in education fear failure and are hesitant to learn new skills or processes if they conform to a new technology, culture or mindset.

Lower knowledge or skills

The right level of confidence, knowledge and skills is important to drive innovation in the organization. Currently, UK employers are facing a growing digital skills gap to fill 43% of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) vacancies.

Educational institutions must compete to reach a small talent pool, or pursue new approaches to upgrade emerging players in the UX and CX sectors through cloud infrastructure, in order to ensure a smooth and efficient digital conversion.

Data silos

In this digitally rich age, numerous metrics provide insights into prospective students, internal efficiencies, user experiences and much more from schools, universities and trainers. In short, this is an invaluable level of detail.

The problem is that these data are soft, sometimes inaccurate and unreliable, especially in the education sector. Education decision-makers must make informed forecasts, integrated business decisions and new educational measures to understand the most useful and informative data in order to receive smooth, fast, accurate and structured data.

Lack of instructions or strategy

One of the main obstacles to progress is knowing where to proceed with digital transformation in any sector or industry. Given that the prospect of massive change can be overwhelming, it can be difficult to understand which path to take or how to build a solid strategy.

System compatibility

In today’s world, most companies and organizations rely on technology-driven systems and infrastructures to ensure smooth and successful operations every day.

One of the main problems of digital transformation in educational systems is the lack of compatibility with modern digital technologies for its advancement. This incompatibility means that a current integration system must be upgraded, customized or replaced, which inevitably requires time and resources.

Conclusion

By digitizing the learning experience, both students and teachers can enhance their abilities to create an active educational process. Digital transformation in education can be applied in many aspects, such as e.g. new student recruitment, online learning, student assessments, personalized learning experiences and testing.

At Cronuts Digital, we understand the profound impact that digital tools and strategies can have on educational institutions. We help implement cutting-edge technologies, streamline processes, and develop tailored solutions that enhance the learning experience and operational efficiency. Contact us to discover how we can support your educational institution in leveraging digital transformation to achieve greater success and engagement.