per cent marks, will be replaced by a graded evaluation system. Tele-learning, classrooms on mobile and, of course, online courses will be the new norm. Classes and lectures will be staggered.
As Poornima Luthra of TalentEd Consultancy says: "The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in educational institutions across the world being compelled to suddenly harness and utilize the suite of available technological tools to create content for remote learning for students in all sectors. Educators across the world are experiencing new possibilities to do things differently and with greater flexibility, resulting in potential benefits in accessibility to education for students. These are new modes of instruction that have previously been largely untapped particularly in the kindergarten to Grade 12 arena."
Remote learning and online education will be among the fastest growing sectors in the next 10 years. Reskilling for the New Age economy is a challenge and with millions of young unemployed, it will require gigantic effort and money. How quickly we are able to adapt existing schools, polytechnics and universities to the needs of tomorrow is the key.
To be continued...
(Amit Khanna is a writer, filmmaker and social commentator)
( With inputs from IANS )