Applying IT in education: Practical and Effective

IT is transforming teaching and learning activities

The Impact of Information Technology in Transforming Teaching and Learning

The application of IT in education has resulted in remarkable advancements, significantly improving educational outcomes. A notable benefit is the accessibility to a diverse range of learning resources. According to Statista, as of March 2024, around 800 million people worldwide have used online learning platforms such as Coursera, Khan Academy, and EdX. These platforms offer thousands of courses from top universities, opening unlimited doors to knowledge. For instance, Coursera alone provides over 7,000 courses, allowing students and teachers to access high-quality resources without geographical barriers.

Moreover, IT has facilitated the personalization of the learning process, enabling teachers to monitor and support each student more effectively. With learning management systems (LMS) like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Moodle, teachers can easily assign tasks, provide comments, and offer timely feedback to students. These tools save teachers time and allow them to track student progress, adjusting teaching methods to suit individual needs. For example, a teacher can use data from online tests to identify students facing difficulties with certain topics and provide additional materials or organize supplementary classes.

IT has also created a flexible and creative learning environment, promoting interaction and collaboration between students and teachers. According to a survey by market research firm Grand View Research, the global EdTech market is expected to grow to approximately $549.6 billion by 2033, from $146.0 billion in 2023, driven by digital transformation in education. Interactive tools like Padlet and Miro allow students to discuss and solve problems remotely.

Vietnam is actively keeping pace with the global trend of applying IT in teaching, ranking among the world's top 10 fastest-growing EdTech markets. In 2022, Vietnam saw the emergence of over 100 startups in the EdTech sector, demonstrating strong growth and significant potential to improve educational quality through technology. Companies and organizations in this field continually strive to enhance learning experiences and facilitate access to rich educational resources.

Khan Academy Vietnam and Azota Partner to Benefit Teachers and Students

Azota, a well-known platform for assessment and evaluation, trusted by over 300,000 teachers nationwide, is now partnering with Khan Academy Vietnam. Previously, teachers had to go through numerous steps to assign homework or tests to students. Now, with just a few simple steps on Azota, they can assign, grade, and review assignments seamlessly. Azota's standout feature is its user-friendliness and the ability to share unlimited test resources among teachers, providing a wealth of materials for reference.

Khan Academy Vietnam Program, a strategic partnership between The Vietnam Foundation and Khan Academy in the USA, offers free online courses in Math, Science, Programming, and Statistics for students from kindergarten to pre-university. Through the KAV Open School model, the team supports teachers nationwide in effectively incorporating Khan Academy into their teaching. Teachers can use the localized resources to assign exercises, helping students review and master their knowledge.

The partnership between Azota and Khan Academy Vietnam promises to provide an unprecedented wealth of learning resources and a tech-enhanced teaching and learning experience for teachers and students. This collaboration allows teachers to easily access and integrate high-quality teaching materials into their lesson plans. For example, a math teacher can use Khan Academy's instructional videos to illustrate complex concepts and then create exercises on Azota to assess students' understanding. This approach not only saves preparation time but also ensures students have access to up-to-date, internationally standardized materials.

Khan Academy Vietnam and Azota adopt technology to lighten teachers' workloads

In addition, the collaboration between Azota and Khan Academy enables students not only to undertake assessments but also to access suitable supplementary learning content through Khan Academy, enabling them to master knowledge at their own pace. From Azota's side, this platform provides tools for managing and evaluating students, allowing teachers to monitor each student's progress and performance in detail. Thus, teachers can easily identify each student's strengths and weaknesses and provide appropriate support. For instance, a student struggling with fractions can be given additional exercises and detailed explanations from Khan Academy, while another student can be challenged with advanced problems.

In recent years, a trend in EdTech known as "Edutainment"—the combination of Education and Entertainment—has been growing. This includes the rise of educational games and interactive simulations, where students learn complex concepts through game-based scenarios. Khan Academy has adopted this trend by integrating game-like features such as points and proficiency levels into its platform. When students complete assignments or achieve learning goals, they receive points and badges, positively reinforcing their motivation to learn. Integrating these features with Azota’s online assignment and grading system promises to further increase student engagement by making learning more interactive and enjoyable. This combination encourages healthy competition among students and nurtures a deeper passion for learning.

Currently, all learning resources and features on both Khan Academy and Azota are completely free for teachers and students. The teams hope that by applying technology in education, they will not only contribute to digital transformation in education but also reduce the workload of lesson planning, grading, and reviewing for teachers nationwide. This, in turn, allows teachers to spend more time enhancing their teaching activities, delivering higher quality and more effective lessons to students.

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