The future of education appears to be brighter than it has ever been. The pandemic's two years have prepared the path for greater opportunities and unique learning perspectives. Many structural and functional changes have been outlined in the NEP 2020, and more are on the way.

Curriculums were changed fairly instantly, teachers were retrained, and kids conformed to the 'new normal.' What was once thought to be a 'quick fix,' has become the norm over the last year and a half, and it appears that the hybrid model is here to stay, with many learning institutions adopting it.

Here are the important education trends for 2022, as India's education industry undergoes a massive digital transformation:

1. The digital divide is widening, as are the learning gaps: While the impact and reach of digital education has grown dramatically, not everyone has had access to the greatest information.

2. Immersive learning experiences with more personalization: Technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) were already gaining traction, but the pandemic has hastened their acceptance.

As more students use computer screens in the classroom, there is a greater demand for aides that help students connect more deeply and visualise concepts.

3. To complement digital-heavy curricula, new evaluation models and methodologies have been developed:

While India transitioned to an online education system, major discrepancies in outcomes existed and continue to exist.

The next few months will be critical in assessing the learning gaps produced by the online model as students increasingly return to campuses and educational institutions adopt a hybrid strategy.

The education sector is at a crossroads, with faster adoption of edtech solutions expected by 2022, as it challenges us to reconsider established techniques, pedagogies, and mindsets.