E-learning and Teaching in the New Millennium

Teaching is becoming one of the most challenging professions in society as the world is changing at an exponential speed, especially during the pandemic. In the current economic scenario characterised by changes in industry advancements in the fields of artificial intelligence, intelligent robots, the Internet of Things, augmented reality, virtual reality, autonomous driving vehicles, big data and neuro-technological brain enhancements, traditional classroom coaching cannot always meet the requirements of lifelong learning. Learning has been shifted in higher education institutions (HEI) and working professionals like corporate trainers, professors and consultants need to integrate eco-friendly education. They must understand how they can correlate and put their knowledge in varied contexts according to the requirements of the industry. Traditional, blended, and virtual e-learning using modern communication technologies has an influence on the teaching-learning process in the new era which offers tremendous opportunities and reduces the cost of living. The future generation is expected to be highly trained in emerging communication technologies by learning how to use these technologies in a pedagogical context and need to appreciate the values associated with remote educational strategies. The fundamental challenge encountered by teachers is to understand the concepts of Education 4.0 and educational institutes must adapt to the demands and challenges of Industry 4.0. There is a necessity for rethinking teaching and redesigning learning to be relevant to post-pandemic learning needs and practices. 

Keywords: Blended E-learning, Education 4.0, Industry 4.0, Traditional Elearning, Virtual E-learning.