2020 has indeed been a strange year for many. With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the world to its knees, every industry has had to adapt to meet its demands. Schooling has been no different. Students learned from home and parents became teachers as best they could. Once the world regains normalcy, what does the future of education look like? Whilst we can only speculate, we seem to think that the educational sector will be left better off for all that was gained during this time.
What is the future of education in a post-pandemic world? Here’s what we predict will happen.
1) An even greater bond between traditional and digital learning
With COVID-19 keeping many learners at home over the course of the 2020 school year, technology has had to deliver what many teachers couldn’t provide in person. Ironically, the devices that often most distracted our children happened to be the same ones that allowed them to continue with their education whilst the world was in crisis. Going forward, we think that there’s a larger place for
technology in the future of education. In trusting our children with using these devices for their school work, they’ve shown that they can use them responsibly.
2) A shift from physical classrooms to nomadic ones
Over the course of the year, learning took place beyond the proverbial four walls of the classroom. It took place in homes, with dining room tables as desks and parents as assistant teachers. This has indeed caused a shift in the way that our children perceive learning and where it should be taking place. Following the pandemic, learners will take the opportunity to complete schoolwork at home to the best of their abilities. They’ll be able to focus in non-traditional settings that might not have set the scene for education in the past. This will leave them open-minded and ready to learn at all times.
3) A greater emphasis on skills and not just knowledge
In the past, many parents might have placed more importance on their kids gaining theoretical knowledge. It took a global pandemic to prove that skills and character are just as vital. Our young people expanded their minds and their skillsets during lockdown, learning new things, taking up challenges and even discovering additional hobbies. This has left many kids better off and with stronger skills than ever before.
4) A stronger appreciation for our educators
Sadly, many students and their parents take teachers for granted. The COVID-19 pandemic forced parents to assume this role, ultimately garnering a new-found respect for the ones who teach our nation’s children. In the future, we know that educators will be appreciated a lot more than in previous years.
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