EDUCATION INDUSTRY TAKES ON A NEW, VIBRANT FORM

Education plays an integral role in a country where more than 50% of the population is under the age of 25. Unlike the past years, the education industry is now breaking out from the shackles of old-school traditional methods of teaching. The government, academicians, parents and students alike are aware of the increasing gap of skills in demand and supply. Disruptive modes of teaching are being used across schools, colleges and skill-based centres. These new ways of teaching are not only engaging but also very effective in making an impact on students’ minds. Franchising is nowadays not restricted to only play schools or K12 schools but has expanded reach in education through academies offering vocational training, payment gateways and exam preparation centres. Following are some of the trends observed in recent times in the education space:

The number of students taking up vocational training has been on a rise. There are physical centres providing skill-based training to students as well as online portals providing classes for specific courses which may vary from two to six months. Such courses are taken up by postgraduate as well as high school pass students to enable them to gain a new skillset or improvise their limited knowledge to change domains.

Cyber security and Big Data Analytics

Organisations have come to realise the power of big data and analytics with the kind of efficiencies that can be achieved through this. Such courses have not yet been fully introduced in all formal education institutes; hence, organisations are taking advantage and filling the gap by providing such courses through offline and online self-paced mode.

Integration of Offline and Online

Schools and institutions both are leveraging the online e-based learning technology to aid their face-to-face interaction with students by providing them live examples and simulations through online classes and virtual reality headgears. Additionally, online test series, group discussions and seminars are conducted through the online mode.

Cognitive Brain Development of Kids

There are organisations aiding schools in development of the creative side of the brain for students. They associate with schools and conduct workshops which help in creative development of the students. This has become extremely popular among parents as people nowadays understand the importance of overcoming the monotony which children suffer from.

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