HOW TECH-ENHANCED CLASSROOMS
IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING
3 Introduction
4 Benefits of Technology-
Enhanced Classrooms
5 Key Technologies Transforming
Classrooms
6 Implementing Technology
in the Classroom
8 Measuring the Impact
9 Emerging Technologies Poised to
Further Transform Education
10 Get the Edge With LEAD Group
WHAT'S INSIDE
INTRODUCTION
I
ndia’s educational journey has undergone immense evolution, starting from the
ancient Gurukul system to the cutting-edge integration of smart technology and
artificial intelligence today. This transformation has brought about more inclusivity
and accessibility for all students as well as a range of other benefits.
THE EVOLUTION OF CLASSROOMS:
A
A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Almost a century ago, the Gurukul system placed a strong emphasis on
comprehensive education. Students lived and learnt under the guidance of
their guru, and this method established the groundwork for an immersive and
cooperative learning environment.
Traditional classrooms with textbooks and chalkboards became the standard over
time, giving students an organised academic training, which was the need of the
hour for both personal and professional development.
A big change came with the introduction of smart classrooms, which combine
digital information, multimedia technologies, and interactive whiteboards to
improve accessibility and engagement.
The rise of AI is further revolutionising the education system, enhancing the
learning experience. AI-driven learning resources are also crucial in giving students
greater autonomy, allowing them to pursue their education at their own pace. All
in all, the advent of new technology is making India's educational system more
equitable and flexible.
KEY MILESTONES IN THE INTEGRATION OF
B
TECHNOLOGY IN INDIAN CLASSROOMS
From Traditional Classrooms with: To Smart Classrooms with:
Quarterly and final exams Continual assessment with
Low parental involvement formative exams
One-sided, passive teaching Real-time parental involvement
Overburdened teachers Multimodal teaching with smart
Sole dependance on teachers for TVs and tablets
academics AI-assistants to relieve teachers
Mentorship models with practical
focus
Constant support via AI tutors
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BENEFITS OF
TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED
CLASSROOMS
B
y integrating digital tools and resources, these classrooms not only increase
student interaction, but also provide personalised learning experiences,
immediate feedback, and access to a vast array of online resources. Here are their
varied benefits:
A ENHANCED ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTIVITY
The inclusion of technology in the classroom not only keeps students engaged but
also helps them retain what they learn better. It also facilitates active learning and
makes complex concepts easier to understand. Additionally, visual, auditory and
kinesthetic learning enables students to interact better with new concepts.
B PERSONALISED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Technology in the classroom creates a personalised learning path for each student,
while considering their prior knowledge, understanding of concepts, and interests.
This helps them learn at their own pace and at an individual level.
C IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT
Adaptive e-learning systems can give students immediate, helpful feedback thanks
to AI algorithms. This quick feedback promotes a more effective learning process
by assisting students in recognising their errors, correcting them, and solidifying
their comprehension.
ACCESS TO A WEALTH OF ONLINE
D
RESOURCES AND TOOLS
Tech-driven classrooms provide many online resources that can be accessed at
any time to improve understanding. It also helps to clarify doubts and enables
students to use tools that aid in understanding how to apply their learning to real-
world scenarios.
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KEY TECHNOLOGIES
TRANSFORMING CLASSROOMS
T
echnology is making learning more immersive and tailored to the individual needs
of students. From interactive whiteboards and smartboards to virtual reality and
artificial intelligence, these innovations are enhancing the educational experience
and preparing students for a tech-driven future. Here is a look at some of them:
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS AND
A
SMARTBOARDS
Teachers can use these as a replacement of the traditional blackboard to monitor
and manage the class better. These smartboards have intelligent features with a
centralised resource hub and allow multimodal teaching, making learning easier
and more enjoyable for students.
B VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY
Getting a feel of concepts through VR and AR, be it physics to geography, helps
students absorb and comprehend subjects better. This boosts learning outcomes
while preparing students to adapt to future leaps in technology.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ADAPTIVE
C
LEARNING SYSTEMS
AI-powered adaptive learning systems help boost student engagement through
Interactive elements such as gamification, real-time feedback, and multimedia
resources. This, in turn, motivates students and keeps them invested in their
learning journey.
PERSONALISED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
D
AND TOOLS
By taking a student’s needs, interests, and talents into account, such tools
keep them interested and motivated to learn for longer periods of time. By
giving students the tools to recognise and solve their own learning difficulties,
personalised learning promotes accountability.
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IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY
IN THE CLASSROOM
Taking certain strategic steps and helping teachers gain the necessary training, you can
ensure that all students enjoy access to an inclusive learning environment.
STEPS FOR INTEGRATING
A
TECHNOLOGY EFFECTIVELY
The implementation of technology in the classroom is crucial in the modern
world. This process can be summarised in five distinct steps:
1. Entry 4. Infusion
2. Adoption 5. Transformation
3. Adaptation
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
B
TRAINING FOR TEACHERS
Implementing technology in a classroom is only possible when teachers
are fully on board. In-person and online training, digital lesson plans, and
certifications can help them fully embrace this transformation.
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IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
OVERCOMING COMMON
C
CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLES
Integrating technology into the classroom requires not only upskilling
teachers but also getting them to wholeheartedly adapt to the new approach.
Ensuring students learn basic digital literacy skills and are able to engage with
technology is another challenge.
All this can be overcome by:
Preparing teachers with seminars and online courses
Adopting technology via partners who can personalise products to suit a
school’s requirements
Training students to develop the required language and digital skills
ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY
D
FOR ALL STUDENTS
Introducing technology into one classroom at a time may not be the right way
to transform your school into one that leverages technology for the better.
Even converting one room into a tech-enabled classroom, such as a computer
lab, may not give all students access to the new approach to learning.
Ensuring that every student has equitable access to technology means
giving the entire infrastructure an overhaul. By getting all your teachers to
be stakeholders in the journey and preparing to adopt technology across the
board is the only way to give it a fair chance to succeed.
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MEASURING THE IMPACT
M
easuring the impact of technology-enhanced learning is crucial for understanding its
effectiveness and guiding future improvements. By utilising key performance indicators,
research studies, and data-driven methods, schools can track progress, assess outcomes,
and ensure that technology is truly benefiting students and teachers.
METHODS FOR DATA SUPPORTING THE
A C
ASSESSING THE BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY
EFFECTIVENESS OF IN EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED
While there are many research studies on
LEARNING smart classroom in India and overseas, here
are some statistics and figures collected
The best ways to assess the strengths and
from schools around the world:
weaknesses that are:
76%
Define your goals and criteria students say that
Choose appropriate assessment methods technology makes learning
more engaging
Align the assessment with the pedagogy
and technology
90%
Teachers say that
Collect and analyse data of student technology helps them to
performance assess student learning
more effectively
Interpret and communicate results
88%
Students believe that
technology in the
classroom helps them
KEY PERFORMANCE
B better understand complex
INDICATORS AND concepts
METRICS TO TRACK
39%
Students say they use
PROGRESS educational games or
simulations to supplement
Tracking the progress of your school their learning
can help you take informed decisions for
67%
a better future. Certain indicators and Parents believe that
metrics can help you track that progress, technology has improved
such as: their child's overall
performance in school.
Student attendance rate
Sources:
Student performance
EdWeek.org
Graduation rate Tech.ed.gov
Thetechadvocate.org
Proficiency rates for each subject ZipDo 2023 survey
GlobalDigitalCitizen.org
Faculty & staff attendance rates Commonsense.org
Thriveglobal.com
Classroom Utilisation Rate State of Technology in Education Report, 2023
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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES POISED TO
FURTHER TRANSFORM EDUCATION
Education is changing as a result of emerging technologies like automation,
gamification, and cloud computing.
Teachers and administrators can easily understand the areas where students are
performing well and the gaps they need to bridge thanks to automation.
Gamification increases student motivation and retention while making learning
interesting.
Teachers can more efficiently access and save curriculum and class notes thanks
to cloud computing
PERSONALISED AND ADAPTIVE LEARNING
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ENVIRONMENTS: LEVERAGING AI TO TAILOR
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUAL
STUDENT NEEDS
AI-driven tools help analyse data to determine students' strengths, limitations,
and learning preferences. Teachers can use AI for developing individualised
lesson plans, offering focused assistance to those who need additional help and
supplying advanced learners with enrichment activities.
Additionally, teachers can concentrate on creating meaningful connections with
students thanks to the time-saving benefits of AI-based automated grading
systems. AI can further improve learning by enabling smooth communication
and giving immediate feedback.
ROLE OF POLICYMAKERS AND EDUCATIONAL
B
LEADERS IN FOSTERING INNOVATION
India's educational system has seen a dramatic change with the implementation
of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. NEP is a 21st-century education
reform initiative that attempts to make education more transdisciplinary,
flexible, comprehensive, and responsive.
It strongly stresses on the importance of integrating technology and digital
tools in Indian classrooms to benefit both teachers and students. To facilitate
its implementation, the National Curriculum Framework for School Education
(NCF) was subsequently created based on its vision.
NCF also highlights the importance of using technology in the classroom and
equipping students with new media skills. This is leading to schools across the
country adopting digital tools to upgrade the learning environment.
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GET THE EDGE
WITH LEAD GROUP
LEAD Group helps you revolutionise your school’s educational infrastructure by
integrating advanced technologies. Here’s how:
Smart Classrooms Student App
Equipped with smart TVs and other tools, An AI-powered student app connects
students get multimodal education via at-home learning with at-school learning.
audio, video and activity-based teaching. Students can watch classroom videos,
enjoy gamified learning, complete
homework, and practice with auxiliary
Unmatched Curriculum tests.
We incorporate a unique English
Language and General Awareness
(ELGA) Program and coding and Jasper - AI Assessment Builder
computational Skills (CCS) in our
This AI-powered assessment builder
curriculum. Our pedagogy helps students
enables teachers to create customised
build collaboration, communication and
assessments for students in 3 clicks!
thinking skills.
Teacher Capability System Nucleus (Academic ERP)
We offer each teacher a smart tablet Managing a school means overseeing
which is powered by our Teacher every aspect of education and
App, which comes with features like administration. We offer a single platform
lesson plans and built-in homework for monitoring teachers and classrooms,
assignments. and communicating with parents.
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