Parents+students receptive to online education
The maximum adoption of e-learning tools is happening in Maharashtra with 36% followed by Punjab 27% and Delhi/NCR with 12%, according to a survey published on 11 June 2020.
The reason for higher adoption in these states is that parents and students were receptive to online education and adopted the shift conveniently, said the survey conducted amid COVID-19 by Admission24, an EdTtech startup that spruces up the idea of the quality education across nooks and corners.
The report also highlighted that states like Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, among others are witnessing the growing adoption of Online education.
The survey stated that 80% of the educational institutions’ demands for extensive digital transformation solution ensuring business continuity in the education sector rather than just a video conferencing solution.
In the survey, Admission24 have got in touch with 500 educational Institutions in the states.
Admission24 CEO & Founder Abhinav Sekhri stated, “The COVID19 has forced schools, coaching, and tuition centers to shut shop — leaving students with the only option of moving towards the virtual world to continue preparation and learning.
“The majority of EdTech companies have witnessed a massive surge in user onboarding — standing as an exception in an unsettled start-up economy. The initiatives like e-Vidhya by the Government is also opening new avenues EdTech Players, which will result in increasing adoption rate across the educational institutions with an adaptive and integrated system to make an extensive ecosystem of online learning.
“The penetration will increase even in the remote part of the country. Also, the schools and colleges that have already been working on the e-learning method will focus on ease, convenience, engagement, and affordability.”
“The industry is likely to see a major upward shift in the adoption of Online Education in the time to come. For EdTech companies, it’s an opportunity if managed properly and channelized in a better way.”
The report also highlighted that post the outbreak of COVID19, colleges and universities have witnessed a surge in the queries for Vocational Courses as compared to the management and traditional courses by students and parents.
Admission24 has helped educational institutions and students with the digital transformation and eLearning solution. Amid the COVID19 outbreak, the company has onboarded more than 160,000 students and has accelerated the adoption of Virtual Classes in more than 250 educational institutions across nooks and corners of the country.
Launched in 2019, Admission24 is a unique platform that offers information and knowledge pertaining to all educational and career needs. fiinews.com
