Imagine this: a girl wakes up to the sound of the rain. Tip tip tip. The sky is a dark shade of grey. Her mother says, “It’s raining heavily. Don’t go to school today.”

She might not go to school, but she is not going to miss her classes.

“Good morning, Juhi,” her teacher greets her through the screen. “Ready for your math lecture?”

After school, Juhi completes some exercises and revises for tomorrow through the recorded lectures. Her personal AI assistant model grades her mock test papers “Good work! But you missed a point here…”

It rains for another day, but Juhi doesn’t fall behind.

This is Education 3.0.

It is not a passive trend.

It is a process. Education 3.0 is a reality we are currently living in.

But what exactly is Education 3.0? And why is it important to understand it?

Synthesizing the Traditional with the New

Education 3.0 is a branch of education theory that advocates for the convergence of technology, cognitive abilities and neuroscience.

In Ancient India, the gurukul system was quite prevalent. Each student received personalised attention and a tailor-made combination of subjects such as astronomy, zoology, etc.

Through a simple interface AI can revive the personalised method of teaching. AI is not designed to replace educators. It merely seeks to eliminate repetitive tasks and streamline the process for the educators. This will allow educators to spend more time with their students.

Knowledge Accumulation v/s Knowledge Application

Education 3.0 rejects retention-based knowledge and instils learning as a habit.

In the age of the internet and AI, education is extremely accessible. Information is available at the click of a button. Several reputed educational institutions are already introducing courses. They aim to convert this repository of information into a productive force, by helping an individual develop meaningful skills.  

Education 3.0 stresses on equity and digital literacy. Every student has the potential and the means to become a scholar, regardless of their age, gender, race etc.

What will Education 3.0 Look Like in India?

The National Education Policy, 2020, promises initiatives to promote digital learning and literacy.

Ed-Tech, or Educational Technology, is also gaining ground in India. Government initiatives as specified in NEP, include DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing), SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-learning for Young Aspiring Minds), and E-Pathshala (accessing textbooks as e-books).

Chetana itself has pioneered a revolutionary learning model – the OTT platform for schools. Chetana’s vision aligns with that of Education 3.0. We seek to facilitate change without leaving anyone behind.

Engineering Change

After a day of classes and sports, right before Juhi gets into bed, she flips open to the page of her novel – Malgudi Days by R.K Narayan.

Technology runs parallel with the idea of education. Both evolve to the needs of the time. We should embrace the models of teaching, but it is our duty to never forfeit the tools of knowledge that have brought us to this pivotal point. Change should always be looked at critically.

What is your 2035 vision?