Course: Trends and Issues in Education

1. Presented by
Hamza Yousaf
M. Phil Education
University of Kotli, AJ&K
Trends in Education in Relation to
Science and Technology

2. Trends in Education Relation to Technology
 Educational Technology
Educational Technology is simply the process of
integrating technology into education to build better
teaching/learning experiences that result in higher
learning outcomes.

3. Conti…
The last few years have witnessed a dramatic change in
the learning model. The way students are being taught
today is very different from the teaching methods that
were adopted a few decades back. Technology has
brought about various changes in the way education is
delivered and received.

4. Top Current Trends in Educational Technology
 E-learning
E-Learning is education or training delivered
electronically. It can be slide-based online activities, or it
can also be an online course.
In E-learning educational content is delivered to learners
through computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones.
Variety is the outstanding feature of online learning
platforms.
Live stream or group meetings using Zoom or Microsoft
Teams, recorded lessons. A good platform is LMS.

5. Conti…
 Video Assisted Learning
Video-assisted learning (VAL) is defined as a strategic
teaching approach to using videos – either educational or
conceptual – to improve a student’s comprehension,
cognitive ability, or social-emotional skills.
Videos, educational videos, animated videos,
documentaries, moral storytelling or demonstrations of
practical life skills.
Free educational videos platforms; Edutube, Teachfind,
Brightstorm and Khan Academy

6. Conti…
 Artificial Intelligence
The ability of a computer or a robot controlled by a
computer to do tasks that are usually done by humans
because they require human intelligence.
Plagiarism detection, learning management systems,
grading the students,

7. Conti…
 Data Management and Analytics
Managing data has become ever so convenient and
important with the advent of technology in education
system. Teachers’ can now complete analytics of student’s
performance, such as number of tests attempted, chapter
completed. Assigning and evaluating the assignments,
Complete record of all the students of school.

8. Conti…
 Collaborative learning
In classroom teachers encourage collaboration by
assigning group activities and tasks. Today technology has
bridged the gap between teachers and students. It helps
students to develop their interpersonal skills.

9. Conti…
 Immersive learning with AR and VR
Learning has become much more interactive than
traditional methods. While VR provides a constructed
reality, AR gives an enhanced view of a real image.

11. Conti…
 Gamification in Education
Gamification increases level of engagement in
classrooms. There is no reason for students not to be
actively involved in classroom games. . Gaming elements
help create a funny and positive learning environment for
learners. The adoption of gamification is most popular in
the K-12 education sector.
Platforms; Quizlet, Kickstarter, ClassDojo.

12. Conti…
 Social Media in Learning
Many educational institutes have started using social
media as a communication tool in which students can
interact with others easily. . Students can share study
materials, discuss with others in a group, or easily
comment on someone else’s post.
Educational videos on YouTube.

13. Trends in Education in Relation to Science
Audio Visual Teaching Aids
Slide Projector Based teaching
Student Centered
Research in Science Education
High Impact Factor
Analytical Thinking

14. Conti…
Problem solving
More Focus on Formative Assessment