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stakeholders of education on digital platfrom, and overlook information on how students in their child’s school are
the Digital Transformation in and Educational Institution. progressing compared to other schools, and how their
child is progressing relative to their peers. Parents will be
CONNECTED LEARNER – STUDENT able to see if their child has homework, the child’s actual
Students are busy. With demands on their time both work on current and previous assignments, and grades and
in and out of school, they juggle multiple projects and additional detailed teacher feedback.
responsibilities. Students need tools that will help them With access to critical information and more time to be
overcome challenges and manage their learning and their involved, parents can take action outside of school to
lives. They need a learning ecosystem that enables them to support their child’s learning. Parent-teacher conferences
make the most efficient use of their time. They also need can be proactive instead of reactive. Parents will be able to
tools that meet their diverse learning styles and situations. find supplemental activities or resources through the online
With a more effective learning ecosystem, a day in the life shop to help their child learn in certain critical areas.
of a student is more easily managed and productive, and In an effective and comprehensive learning ecosystem,
their learning experience enhanced. parents can manage their time, access school-related
information, actively participate in education, track their
As the learning ecosystem evolves, the classroom will child’s progress and be connected and informed.
evolve from a room with desks all arranged facing in the
same direction to a place where students can ask why, EXPERTISE TO LEAD DIGITIZATION INITIATIVES
how, and when in exciting, interactive ways. Students With a clear vision, schools can integrate technology
will have access to well-equipped learning environment available today to start becoming dynamic centers of
where they can easily work alone, in groups, or with a learning that combine the best of traditional education
mentor. Students can participate in classes led by experts with unique approaches and innovative teaching and
around the globe through powerful learning technologies. learning tools. An effective and comprehensive learning
Multiple classrooms will be linked together, and classroom ecosystem delivers tools for learning, focusing on the
instruction and student presentations will be archived for role of technology as an enabler rather than on the
later review or on-demand use. Students will have access technology itself. As teaching is refocused to learning, this
to their personalized learning environment from anywhere ecosystem must be in place to facilitate individuality in
in the school, and even between schools. They’ll be free to place of traditional educational processes. This learning
express their ideas in rich and dynamic ways. Students ecosystem is flexible, adapting to new
will be able to work together on group projects, and even innovations in teaching, learning,
collaborate with students and experts outside of their and technology. Envision the
school. possibilities of such an ecosystem,
a community of learning for
In an effective and comprehensive learning ecosystem, teachers, parents, students, and
students can manage their time, work collaboratively, administrators.
Learn effectively outside of school, access powerful tools
for learning and presenting, quickly and conveniently While planning for
access personal and global learning resources anytime and Digital Transformation be
anyplace and query subject matter experts without limiting mindful all stakeholders
time and geography constraints. of education and their digital
needs. If right choices are not
PARTICIPATIVE PARENTS made Digital Transformation
Parents lead hectic, busy lives, and they require easy will go terribly wrong.
access to information about their child’s education. This
information enables them to take an active role in helping Write to me on
their child succeed in school and in life. Parents also need your concern while
schools to streamline communication and school-related planning for Digital
activities so they have more time to be engaged with their Transformation
children. - Expertise to
Lead Digitization
Parents in an effective learning ecosystem can take Initiatives. I will get
active roles in preparing their child for success. They will expert opinions to
know what is happening in school through easy access to address your concerns.
contact information, calendars, presentations and reports ROSHINI KUMAR
from school administrators. They will access up-to-date Thought Leader - Digital Transformation
roshinik@lyceecorp.com
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