The Role Of Technology In Propelling Edtech To New Heights Of Success
The Verge, Thursday, May 4,2023
Online learning has come a long way since its inception. In its earliest years, the edtech ecosystem had to contend with a whole host of problems - from winning over a sceptical public to grappling with infrastructure that couldn't handle its ambition, nothing about the journey was easy.
But the perseverance and dedication of this early band of pioneers won in the end. This hard work was complemented by the convergence of several other factors, including the proliferation of smart devices, improved nationwide connectivity, and the affordability of data. Taken together, this resulted in edtech platforms becoming a viable educational alternative. This was only strengthened by the COVID-19 pandemic when online learning became the only option available.