7 Higher Education IT Trends To Watch In 2022

Higher education is one of the sectors that has witnessed a radical transformation ever since the World War II. The digital revolution has ushered in newer ways of learning through online education, making it more accessible and affordable to a larger populace

- Dhana Kumarasamy

Currently, while the mission of higher education institutions is to develop employability skills and make students career-ready, several universities and colleges have used technology to automate many internal processes so they can focus on providing a better learning experience. As technology continues to spearhead positive change, we examine how this impacts the higher education segment in 2022 and beyond.

Skills Shortage: Technological advancement and upskilling go hand-in-hand. For instance, those slow to the transition will find the skills that were once in-demand five and 10 years ago are now redundant. This makes it even more important for educational institutions to stay ahead of the curve and equip students who are entering the job market with relevant, updated skills. Institutions need to focus on adding new skills and provide the necessary tools for students to become employable or for advancing their learning progress.

Blended Learning: Covid-19 accelerated the changes that were expected to happen in the next decade, remote learning is one of them. At its core, the practice of blended learning requires institutions to provide the same experience and learning to students learning on-campus or off-campus. A student in the classroom or one joining remotely expects same learning experience, and learning delivery need to adjust to these new demands.