How is Smart Learning Revolutionising K-12 Education?

Learner: The seeker of knowledge or the student is also known as a learner. In smart learning, the learner is an active participant who leads the learning process instead of being a passive follower of the instructor.

Faculty: The teacher or educator responsible for driving the learning process is called the faculty. In smart learning, faculties are facilitators or mentors who inspire the learners to pursue knowledge in a learner-centric framework.

Curriculum: The content of education is known as the curriculum. It reflects the evolution of the form and delivery of knowledge in a smart learning approach.

Learning Environment: The online or offline environment where the learning takes place is called the learning environment. In smart learning, mobile learning environments are the norm. They help customise the learning process by allowing learners to learn from anywhere and anytime.

Resistance to ChangeImplementing smart learning solutions may invite resistance from teachers, administrators, and students who are accustomed to traditional learning methods. School leaders may overcome this challenge by employing change management strategies and maintaining transparency at all levels.

Solution Choose a smart learning system emphasising clear communication among management, administration, teachers, and students. The Extramarks Smart Class Product offers seamless user connectivity, simplified classroom management solutions, and enhanced student engagement through a unique classroom-to-home ecosystem. It helps teachers and students experience the benefits of classroom management first-hand to reduce resistance to change.

Infrastructure and Connectivity ChallengeAccess to technology and the internet can be challenging for many schools. Accessing the technological infrastructure and connectivity needed for smart learning is difficult for educational institutions in remote areas. Such institutions need significant investment to implement equitable smart learning solutions for all their students.

Solution School leaders can discuss the significance of smart learning solutions for their students with the district administration to garner financial support. Large corporations also invest in fields like education and agriculture to improve their social impact – they can help fund a school’s drive to implement smart learning. Extramarks Smart Class Plus offers all our partner schools reliable and substantial operational support for implementing and using effective smart learning solutions in their school.

Teacher Training & Professional DevelopmentSmart learning requires a paradigm shift in a school’s teaching and learning methods. Teachers must lead the change and guide the students about using the smart learning tools to their benefit. Teachers need training to effectively utilise technology, curate high-quality online resources, and design engaging and interactive learning experiences. Schools should be ready to invest in professional development for teachers to ensure the effective implementation of smart learning techniques.

Solution Schools must organise training programs to help familiarise teachers with smart learning technology while emphasising the pedagogical benefits of smart learning. Extramarks is revolutionising the teacher experience by empowering teachers through user-friendly technology, automated solutions for administrative tasks, and a student-centred approach to impactful instruction. EXTRAMARKS also has a dedicated training, maintenance and support team to resolve any issues promptly.

Measuring Learning Outcomes & Assessing ImpactSmart learning aims for holistic education and development of the learner. The learning outcomes from smart learning pedagogy may not be accurately measured by standardised testing. Teachers must employ diverse evaluations, including formative assessments, project-based learning, and developing student portfolios to capture the entire range of learning outcomes. Evolving assessment techniques are vital to finding the relevant data to drive pedagogical decisions – which can improve smart learning strategies for the school.

Solution Extramarks creates comprehensive solutions that enable schools to implement end-to-end smart learning modules in the school. The Extramarks Smart Class Plus application includes game-based learning that helps teachers gather insights about each student’s level of understanding and pace of learning. This data is then used to improve the smart learning approach and personalise the learning experience for students. It also includes holistic, hassle-free assessments wherein test-creation and in-class practice are simplified for teachers, with the flexibility to conduct pen-and-paper tests, instant grading of evaluations, and shareable answer keys. All these features make it possible to evolve assessments with evolving learning styles. With new-age assessments, Extramarks Smart Class Plus offers actionable analytics on a convenient teacher dashboard.Such data can offer valuable insights to teachers about the effectiveness of smart learning methods, classroom management concerns, and precise recommendations on areas of improvement.

Adapting Curriculum and AssessmentsTo implement personalised learning experiences under the smart learning methodology, schools must revise their curriculums and assessment techniques to suit the new learning model. Educators must adapt assessment strategies to gauge student progress in a dynamic learning environment. The effectiveness of smart learning strategies may also be visible to teachers and students only when the learning outcomes are measured with accuracy.

Solution The Extramarks Smart Class Plus application designs all smart learning solutions following the curricula defined in the new education policy. We bring you the latest in technology and subject matter to upgrade the learning experience offered in your school. Teachers can administer tests by automating the creation of tests and in-class practice exercises on the Smart Class App.

Measuring & Evaluating EffectivenessSchool leaders need to define a robust evaluation framework for smart learning outcomes before implementing a smart learning policy in their institution. As the concept of smart learning is new, school leaders may find it challenging to define the key performance indicators to monitor and measure the work done by their teachers and the knowledge gained by their students through smart learning.

Solution Identifying the indicators for success in the smart learning environment can help chalk out a roadmap of effectiveness for schools. For example, measuring aspects like student engagement, higher achievement levels, and reduced dropout rates can help give an insight into the success of smart learning strategies in your school.