Our education system is riddled with certain problems. Now you would say that education is the solution to all the problems but there are certain limitations that an education system entails and once these are addressed you can have a better education all around. 

Do not worry it is not like the education system is going to come crashing down as a result. The intent of this article is to bring to light the issues being faced by the education system. It is only meant as a piece whereby improvements can be made having identified what certain problems are: 

Problem 1: Resistance to Change

Old habits die hard, we all have heard this saying. It is true for education as well since the tried and tested methods are hard to let go of. When you inculcate technology into teaching methods, you are asking for those responsible for educating our generation to upgrade themselves. 

If a certain professor or a teacher has convenience in teaching via imparting lectures in the classroom and has been doing so for years, it would be difficult for him to integrate interactive learning methodologies into his learning style. And it’s not even about that instead it’s about equipping oneself with the technology which is difficult for the old-timers to get accustomed to.  

Hence, the resulting blockade to the education in terms of adopting latest in learning techniques mainly technology. Therefore, change calls for a large group of like-minded individuals and those bearing same objectives.  

Solution 1: Establishing a Global Network of Like-Minded Professionals

When like-minded individuals of the academia come together to work on a cause, they are likely to come up with resolutions to the so-called issues at hand faced by the education sector. Professionals of the day will have to bring on board those educationalists who are shying away from adopting the modern techniques in imparting education. 

Once the number has grown those in charge of the policy making for schools and colleges will be persuaded to incorporate the much-needed changes in the way education is being carried out. There is an example of Xpress Lab integrated global library where the individuals are sharing their resources within themselves and also with the global audience with the help of its library engine. 

Instructors or faculty members can publish their own post or content into the said library which can then be seamlessly be shared with the colleagues and other school boards. It also packs the feature of exporting and importing and assessment created in the past as well as course material leading to a decrease in both cost and time. 

Problem 2: Inflexible Education Budgets

Need I say more? These budgets are designed at the provincial ministry level and any cuts in them invariably lead to a certain cap on how far the education sector can go. The higher the budget allocated to the education, the more investment will transpire.  

Solution 2: Cost-Saving Products & Partnerships

School boards are always on the lookout to integrate cost saving technologies into the teaching techniques. It could be teaching platforms in the shape of software which does not require additional installation or user accounts’ access. Moreover, coursework help company can be availed online, institutions should search for bulk pricing options which are cost effective as then the software can be mapped to the entire school. 

 Reference to the Xpress Lab example above, it offers the user the advantage of undertaking a course and subsequently, robust assessment through its platform. It packs the Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system that can prove to be less expensive for your school budget. Bulk pricing option is also available. 

Problem 3: Outdated Professional Development Strategies

Workshops are good and they offer insight into the professional development strategies. There is one shortcoming, these workshops lack hands-on methodology. Also, when it comes to combining software for your school/institution there is a high probability of user errors and technical difficulties coming into play and to address them on a user-by-user basis can become a cumbersome job.  

If the software is for a large organization, for users it can be intimidating because even the IT personnel find it difficult to handle and resolve (when the software runs into deadlock). The realization that the whole school is based on this business system and how else it will function are some of the worst nightmares for the school management. 

Solution 3: Digital Solutions to Professional Development

The need is for hands-on webinars which can serve as an ideal replacement for the traditional workshops. It is due to the reason that in the case of the former, participants get indulged almost immediately but in the latter’s case, the participants sit and watch passively the presentation. 

Furthermore, if the research is carried out in the department where software is smaller and tailored for one-on-one handling, the stress associated with IT support can be minimized. Users will be able to submit questions, and in turn, receive support. The trick is to look for software of the organizations that are specialized in ongoing professional development support.  

Again, if we take the example of Xpress Lab above, we find that they are committed to professional development support in order to ensure that users get the maximum benefit long after its purchase. It can be integrated with your in-class curriculum. With the help of Xpress Lab, you can seek to access integrated global library which in turn allow users to work in conjunction with their fellow colleagues and even those abroad. 

In conclusion Above are some notable issues that have currently engulfed education sector, however, the list is not exhaustive. There can be any number of reasons. Let us know in the comments section below.