In 2024, educators are seeing that movement accelerate at lightspeed, fueled by ever-evolving technology. Current topics in the field of teaching methods for children include:
1. Artificial intelligence.
using AI tools to help deliver high-quality education to students everywhere. Advanced AI algorithms and machine learning models can:
· Personalize learning plans so everyone is always challenged at the right level.
· Free teachers from grading and paperwork, giving them more time to focus on students individually.
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AI strategies are also being tested and implemented at the world's top schools, colleges, and universities. Some faculty members clone themselves to create video lectures in minutes. Others teach through innovative videos where they interact with AI avatars (digital doubles of real actors) that play the student's role:
As educational technologies improve and educational trends evolve, experts and big organizations are excited about how artificial intelligence can transform education.
The World Economic Forum analyzed AI's impact on education in its latest report in 2024, "Shaping the Future of Learning: The Role of AI in Education 4.0."
The impact of AI on education:
· Tailors the educational content and pacing to individual student needs.
· Allows teachers to devote more time to teaching and student interaction.
· Improves access to education for students with disabilities and language barriers.
2: Interactivity
Education through interactivity uses quizzes, simulations, and collaborative projects in online learning environments. An online platform with interactive videos, particularly one with built-in quizzes that provide real-time, instant feedback, is super-effective and makes learning more dynamic.
Interactivity typically tests and redirects, adapting the learning path on the spot. Students don't need to wait for a teacher to grade them, so they can go through materials at their own pace and accelerate learning.
In a recent conversation with Michael Milken, Chairman of the Milken Institute, Elon Musk said that children don't need a teacher in front of a board. Instead, he advocated for compelling, interactive learning experiences that truly engage and help them learn actively:
The impact of interactivity on education:
· Allows students to participate in their learning process actively.
· Encourages collaboration and communication.
· Interactive videos make lessons more adaptive and personalized.
3: Gamification
As every kindergarten teacher knows, games have always been used to teach. Today, they're particularly effective because kids are so much more exposed to dopamine hits while playing games on their parent's devices. On a biological level, dopamine shapes learning and is an excellent way to improve the effectiveness of learning programs.
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Students demand more interactive and gamified education. By 2026, the game-based learning global market will hit a compound annual growth rate of 21.9% and reach a revenue of $29.7 billion.
Gamified teaching strategies apply game-design elements and principles in educational contexts. Like any game, they boost motivation using points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges — all the things that typically get you hooked when playing digital games.
In a recent Stanford report on "How technology is reinventing education," Dan Schwartz, dean of Stanford Graduate School of Education and professor of educational technology, said gamification tries to make "chocolate-covered broccoli." In other words, it uses art and rewards to add some fun to speeded-response tasks with single-answer, factual questions.
Impact of gamification on education:
· Increases student motivation and engagement.
· Subtly encourages continuous learning and improvement.
· Promotes healthy competition among students.
4: Mobile learning
In 2024, 60.67% of website traffic is mobile, and the overwhelming majority of internet users (92.3%) will consider going online through their smartphones instead of other devices.
Mobile learning, or m-learning, refers to using smartphones, tablets, and laptops to access learning resources and environments anywhere and anytime. It's highly attractive for everyone, from kids with smartphones to grown-ups chugging away at corporate training on the go.
Impact of mobile learning on education:
· Allows students to learn from anywhere.
· Facilitates just-in-time learning.
· Encourages a more personalized learning experience.
5: Adaptive learning
Adaptive learning uses technology, often integrated with learning management systems, to customize each student's learning experience. It tracks student progress and adjusts what they learn next, keeping things challenging and effective.
In workplace training for non-negotiable skills such as compliance training and health and safety certification, adaptive learning is used to ensure comprehension and skill acquisition.
According to the Adaptive Learning Industry Report 2024-2030, the top three biggest adopters of adaptive learning are K-12, Higher Education, and Corporate institutions.
Chart with the global adaptive learning market.
Impact of adaptive learning on education:
· Makes learning more fun by tweaking the difficulty and type of content.
· Welcomes all kinds of learners, making sure they get material that fits just right.
· Boosts memory and reduces stress by giving quick feedback and help.
6: Digital citizenship soft skills
The internet is a giant playground, but it can be dangerous to navigate without proper skills. Digital citizenship teaches internet users how to manage their digital footprints, respect intellectual property, spot credible content from fake news, and even interact nicely in online communities.
This shift requires schools and institutions to prioritize digital literacy in their curriculums. These soft skills prepare students to be informed, responsible, and awesome digital citizens.
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On Feb 13, 2023, the Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act was introduced in the Senate.
Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE and ASCD and internationally recognized learning designer, says, "Digital citizenship is about far more than just helping kids be safe online; it's about empowering them to use technology to solve real-world problems, to know how to balance their time between a variety of online and offline activities, to be curious learners and to use digital tools to deepen their relationships with their family and friends."
Impact of digital citizenship skills on education:
· Promote safe and responsible use of tech inside and outside of educational institutions.
· Improve critical thinking and discernment.
· Prep students for the digital economy and online learning.
7: Augmented reality
Augmented reality overlays digital information in the real world, making the learning environment more interactive and immersive. Students can see and interact with 3D models and simulations that pop into their physical surroundings using devices like smartphones, tablets, or AR glasses.
The latest advancements in this technology make AR experiences even more accessible and engaging for students. Check out this video by Lestute on how AR can be used in education:
PlayAR (Augmented Reality) in Education | Letstute
The more this tech evolves, the bigger its impact will be, especially in the medical and engineering fields — imagine if instructors could teach someone the steps to dismantling a bomb using AR.
But AR might as well work for language learning — a student studying Spanish can point their AR device at a chair, and the Spanish word "silla" will appear along with pronunciation guides and usage examples. This immediate, context-based learning helps with faster, more intuitive language acquisition.
Impact of AR on education:
· Transforms traditional teaching methods into interactive, 3D experiences.
· Encourages experiential learning.
· Breaks down geographical and physical barriers in education.
8: Blended learning
This type of learning mixes learning online with spending time in a traditional classroom. Teachers and students meet in person, but students also have some freedom to decide when, where, and how they want to learn.
This approach helps foster conversations between students and teachers, both in person and online. Equally important, it offers students greater flexibility, allowing them to balance their studies with other commitments more effectively.
For instance, consider a university biology class where the professor combines classic face-to-face teaching with online videos and virtual labs. Students can dive into interactive content at their own pace, try out virtual experiments, and chat in online forums.
Even though some learning happens online, the blended formula keeps education engaging and teachers central. It even fosters a sense of belonging, as you can discover from this insightful TEDx talk:
PlayBuilding Belonging through Blended Learning | Reimala Sivalingam | TEDxUniversity of Manchester
Impact of blended learning on education:
· Offers flexibility in how and when students learn, accommodating different learning styles and schedules.
· Enhances student autonomy and responsibility in managing their learning.
· Provides more opportunities for interactive and engaging education.
9: Experiential learning
Experiential learning requires institutions to facilitate internships, workshops, and simulations where students are fully involved and solve real problems. It's hands-on and interactive and helps develop practical and soft skills for future careers, including crucial leadership skills.
Experiential learning leads students to pick up practical knowledge and make tough decisions in their real jobs later on. The stakes are high, especially as children become absorbed by technology, and educators must shift them from just consuming online content to doing something actively.
Adrienne Alexander, an educational revolutionary, has some powerful thoughts on "The education revolution we need to have:"
PlayExperiential learning: the education revolution we need to have | Adrienne Alexander | TEDxBrisbane
Impact of experiential learning on education:
· Deepens understanding by engaging students in practical situations.
· Develops critical life skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and decision-making.
· Prepares students for professional careers with relevant, hands-on experience.
10: STEAM education
Expanding on the traditional STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), STEAM incorporates Art. So, it promotes creative and innovative thinking and encourages students to approach challenges from multiple perspectives that create innovative solutions.
While AI and digital citizenship skills are great, creativity is now the predictor of success. Being able to think differently is more important than ever, which is why STEAM education is so powerful and will only continue to grow in importance:
PlayWhat is STEAM education and why is it important in our current times?
Impact of STEAM on education:
· Promotes well-rounded intellectual development.
· Enhances innovation and creativity.
· Prepares students for a diverse range of career paths.
11: Big data learning analytics
Here, we have two education trends in one: big data will get bigger, and learning analytics will be a powerful tool. Schools are using big data learning analytics to understand students better. This understanding enables them to adopt data-driven strategies for learning optimization in the classroom and online.
Teachers and educators rely on AI to collect, analyze, and report large volumes of data about learners and their contexts. Then, they identify patterns and insights that help them design courses, decide on policies, and offer individual student support.
As documented in various research papers, like this one from the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Network, analytics are critical and effective in higher education.
Impact of big data learning analytics on education:
· Enhances decision-making in educational programs.
· Supports personalized learning and interventions.
· Enables continuous monitoring and adjustment of teaching methods.
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Rahmad Agungnugraha
Thank you for your valuable opinions.. I think that this can only be achieved by scientifically advanced countries, capable of creating educational environments based on artificial intelligence.. Do you have previous recent studies on the extent of the benefit of digital games? For children, and whether they do not harm their mental or psychological health??
Fatema Alalyan
The implementation of educational technology in my country (Indonesia) still faces several obstacles, especially in terms of infrastructure and the readiness of teachers or students. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development noted that equal access to online learning in Indonesia is still low. Only around 34 percent of students in the country have access to computers.
Many educational technology startups in the country are aware of this problem. Some have started to focus on developing distance learning products, for example, packaging learning materials in hard drive media so that they can reach students who do not have access to the internet.
Educational technology startups in Indonesia (AyoBlajar) also take a different approach. They have prepared hundreds of learning videos along with thousands of practice exam questions that are in accordance with the curriculum from junior high school to high school, so that they can be accessed anytime and anywhere by their users.
In this way, students adopt technology relatively faster. However, there are still many teachers who are not very tech-savvy and are overlooked. Fariz said that educational technology companies must be able to accommodate this problem, either by holding comprehensive training for teachers or developing tools that make it easier for them to teach online.
with AyoBlajar has developed the Learning Management System (LMS) eCadme, the only LMS in Indonesia that is integrated with distance learning features such as live streaming so that teachers or tutors can adapt to technology more quickly.
teachers who have felt the benefits of AyoBlajar's LMS. "eCadme makes it easier for teachers because all the features are integrated in one place. Students are also more organized, because only those who have registered accounts can participate in learning activities.
Another obstacle that haunts in terms of business is the low ability of users to pay for technology services. The World Bank reports that the number of users willing to pay for educational technology services in Indonesia when the trial period ends is less than five percent.
This has prompted many educational technology startups to look for solutions to retain paying users on their respective platforms. One of them is by creating features or services that ensure users will return as users.
The AyoBlajar startup tries to overcome this by consistently releasing Online Classes every day on its platform. The videos they produce are two-way, so users can ask questions directly related to the material being taught. This feature encourages students to keep coming back to the AyoBlajar application while measuring students' abilities in real time.
AyoBlajar also collaborates with government agencies, educational organizations, and television stations to raise awareness about the importance of education for all Indonesian children. This step indirectly builds trust in users who are looking for trusted educational technology services.
To date, there have been around 17,000 people registered as AyoBlajar service users since it was first launched in September 2020. At the same time, there are around 10,000 active users spread across 29 educational institutions that have used AyoBlajar's eCadme LMS.
The research that I have conducted in the IT field includes:
Psychological Assessment for School Counselors During the New Normal
Smartphones, the Influence of Student Self-Control on Learning Concentration
Career Information Service Assisted by Career Tree Media for Exploration and Strengthening Career Decisions for Class XI. 3 Students After Graduating from Pekalongan State …
Evaluating Character Education Strengthening Policy during Learning from Home in the New Normal Era
While my research in the field of positive psychology/psychological health includes Positive Psychology Interventions, Implementation of Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Student Well-Being and there are several other studies related to student well-being
Sruthi Sugunan Panayan That's right...that's the best step and process in learning today, even though there are problems in practice in the field.
Fatema Alalyan
teaching strategies play a crucial role in early childhood education. By implementing engaging and effective strategies such as play-based learning, hands-on activities, individualized instruction, scaffolding, and more, educators can create a vibrant and supportive learning environment for young children.
Remember, each child is unique, and it’s essential to tailor instruction to meet their individual needs and abilities. By incorporating these strategies into your teaching practice, you can promote the holistic development of children and set them up for future success.
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS HOW TO CREATE FUN LEARNING FOR CHILDREN
Rahmad Agungnugraha
Do you have any specific references about Indonesia's experience in education?
Today, schools and organizations around the world are encouraging great skills, for the traditional application and effective learning techniques in popular teaching; to ensure that children are ready, confident learners, always ready for new talents and skills for children, and are considered intelligent in learning in order to innovate and teaching techniques for children; which engage children in the process of their education and development, that is, instead of just imitating, copying or memorizing information, and also works to help children develop their rich interactive skills; in language and exploration, as well as the importance of learning and its many benefits, and its effective applications in the teaching and learning processes.
Fatema Alalyan
The commitment of the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology to improve the quality and relevance of education in Indonesia continues to grow through holistic transformative steps. In the Merdeka Belajar era (, the main focus on curriculum innovation, empowering teachers, and integrating technology in the classroom are the main pillars in an effort to ensure that every individual has access to quality education.
The Merdeka Belajar paradigm (a curriculum with diverse intracurricular learning where content will be more optimal so that students have enough time to explore concepts and strengthen competencies), which places the needs of students as a priority, is an essential foundation for educational transformation. Through this approach, schools and educators can fully adjust learning methods to the needs and abilities of students.
"When someone feels the benefits of student-focused education, it will be a strong motivation to maintain it,
Moving the transformation of Indonesian education towards a better direction is a priority not only for the government, but also for all stakeholders. The Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology explained three key factors that will influence the desire for Merdeka Belajar in the future.
First, the important role of hundreds of thousands of Teachers-in-Charge who have become agents of change by introducing a new paradigm in the world of education and providing a positive impact on fellow teachers. Second, more than 80 percent of schools in Indonesia have voluntarily studied and implemented the principles and ideas of the Independent Curriculum.
Finally, the digital revolution through learning support platforms that have been introduced by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology. The Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology emphasized the importance of viewing this movement not as a top-down government policy, but as an initiative that grows from the grassroots.
"In a developing country like Indonesia, education must always prioritize students who are left behind. Therefore, a strong mandate from the government is needed to prioritize curriculum and teaching that focuses on those who are potentially the most left behind," explained the Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology.
The real transformation in national education has also been realized in the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although this pandemic has resulted in serious challenges, including a decline in student learning outcomes in various countries, Indonesia has managed to maintain or even increase average scores, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of the Indonesian education system.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology has introduced a number of innovative steps to ensure the continuity of the learning process during the pandemic, including distributing internet quotas to students and teachers, using a platform for sharing good practices for teachers, providing learning content via television, and providing messages to schools in the use of School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds).
creating a curriculum is very important for our students with student learning goals, and it is hoped that creating a simple curriculum can be seen from the importance of the relationship between the results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the National Assessment in Indonesia. "The National Assessment provides a more specific picture of each school in Indonesia, providing important data for planning and improving learning
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) also appreciates Indonesia's educational innovation and the implementation of Merdeka Belajar. "Indonesia has introduced all of these elements together as part of a coherent system. This is an innovative step and reflects the positive results of PISA
The education reforms carried out by Indonesia have taken place over a long period of time to achieve optimal results. Focusing on deeper learning and a more student-centered learning experience will be key to the future success of Indonesian education.
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