The future of education is paved by innovation

Authored by Venkat Sitaram, General Manager & Geo Head-South India Corporate Business, Dell Technologies India

“Learning is an experience. Everything else is just information.”

This statement by Albert Einstein stands truer today, as we accelerate in this new world with a whole new perspective towards education. To help students succeed in an ever-evolving world, it is important to equip them with skills of the future and empower them to face any challenge head-on. And to achieve this reality, the onus lies upon educational institutes and their digital readiness.¹

There is no denying that the educational landscape is witnessing an exponential overhaul, bringing in new experiences propelled by enhanced connectivity and emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, AI, AR, Automation, etc. Educational institutes are in the pursuit of creating a symbiotic connection between technology and education through smart devices, virtual classrooms, and more. Moreover, with a generation that is growing with a tech-savvy mindset, education technology is the way forward to help them tap into future possibilities. 

So, what does the future of higher education look like?

The future of higher education will be defined by the institutes that rapidly evolve with the change. With digital transformation becoming a ‘must have’ rather than ‘could have’, every higher education institute must re-envision learning spaces; not by rearranging the desks and chairs but by embracing both virtual and physical modes of education – inside and outside of the premises. 

Furthermore, the focus must be on delivering a personalized experience to every student, which includes the personalization of the pedagogy. Investing in technology training for educators is also crucial to make the teaching-learning process more streamlined. 

At Dell Technologies, we’re catalyzing the shift to the future of education!

We understand that it is a pivotal moment for higher education. Universities and colleges are witnessing a substantial shift in educational models, delivering unique learning experiences through digital adoption. Hence, we are striving to innovate digital tools, technologies, and services to steer collaborations between students, educators, and the administration while making education a seamless process for everyone.  From Desktop Virtualization to Mobile Computing and from Systems Management to Wireless Networking, we have been powering higher education institutes to continue education without any interruption. 

Our comprehensive IT solutions for higher education are engineered to design learning spaces that augment student engagement and drive innovative teaching practices. We have academic solutions to foster student success and build workforce readiness. In fact, researchers at colleges and universities worldwide are unlocking breakthroughs with our scalable and cost-effective high-performance computing (HPC). Moreover, with our secure IT solutions, we are strengthening campus defenses. Many of our higher education customers are leveraging Dell Technologies’ solution to better protect networks and data. 

Apart from IT solutions, Dell Technologies organizes various training programs for upskilling educators and students from underprivileged societies. Many of our programs are designed to foster tech-readiness amongst the younger generation, helping them become innovators of the future. It’s truly inspiring to see how young minds are so inclined to innovative technologies and by giving them a platform to communicate and build upon their ideas, we hope to enable a generation of tech-driven innovators capable of finding solutions to some of the looming challenges of today. 

Now, as we move forward in this new world, we are aiming to unlock what lies ahead in the education realm with technologies of the future. We envision a future where students are more involved, teachers are more collaborative, administrators are more efficient, technologists are more effective, and communities are more mindful.