Classrooms will make way for real-time video collaboration

Academic institutions are more likely to invest in virtual learning environments to improve education delivery in future. Also, classrooms will eventually make way for real-time video collaboration and mobile devices for interactive student-tailored lessons, according to findings in an "Education in 2025 - Technology Innovation" survey report by Polycom.

The three main factors which appeared to be inhibiting the progression of the education landscape were: funding, government not keeping pace with technological advancements, and curriculum not aligned to future workforce needs. Almost 42 per cent of respondents from Asia Pacific believed parents and students were demanding more access to content online.

The respondents believed technology has a vital role to play to support creativity, active learning and engagement as well as increase collaboration between schools and corporations and define career pathways. But, they felt its potential is not being maximised, citing teacher professional training and current learning models as an issue.