Do you have the same learning environment as your parents’ generation? We have come a long way since the 1990s and the rise of the internet with personal computers.
Current online education market is valued at over USD 9.39 billion. Ebooks, educational blogs, and learning communities are all part of revolutionized ways of education.
In Pakistan, Noon Academy is creating a new online learning environment by reaching thousands of students, regardless of background or school affiliation.
Anyone can benefit from Noon learning, whether one is enrolled in a public school or a private one.
Noon Academy is offering all courses online for school and college students in Pakistan.
In this blog, we will discuss how Noon is using the latest technological breakthroughs to create a supportive setting for learning.
Come and explore our online learning environment by joining a group of your interest!
5 Ways We Use Technology In Education
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Discussion Boards
“Got a question?” The noon community will actively respond to your queries in each course. Just go ahead and post your questions to remove any doubts.
Also, you will become more engaged when you interact with others.
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Learning Games
Studying alone and lacking motivation causes students to lose track of their progress. Noon Academy solves the issue by encouraging students to play learning games with other friends.
This feature helps students compete in friendly educational games, revise, and prepare for tests or exams.
You will find these features in the games:
- Instant feedback (know whether you answered correctly)
- Mark for review
- Fun environment
- Social connection with others
- Progress indicators (badges, player levels)
- Mastery (level-ups)
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In-Class Tools
All classes are taught live with a class chat and an interactive board.
Noon uses the latest in-class tools, such as mind mapping to keep the students fully immersed in learning. Each class is recorded and available for later use.
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Group Classes
Noon’s classes are organized into groups. When you are studying alone, you probably feel more bored with textbooks and notes.
Once you join a group, you will start meeting new people with similar interests and you will get to make friends as well. You will simply feel more energetic and ready to study when you join a group.
Students learn how others are studying in a group by cooperating with others. If you join a group, you will see others’ study habits and this can inspire you and make you a better learner.
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Lectures And Assessments
All classes will prompt you for daily homework practice. While the homework is not graded, it is a great way to make sure that you are keeping up with the classes.
You will have access to game quizzes to improve your understanding.
How Noon Is Creating An Appropriate “Climate” For Effective Learning
Maintaining a “climate” for effective learning is central to the student’s success.
A climate in class is defined as the mood, flow, and relationships build in the classroom. At Noon Academy, the student comes first.
Teachers at Noon are using technology to support the student and create the right climate for a supportive environment. Let’s read ahead to find out more!
Features Of A Supportive Learning Environment At Noon
Apart from using digital features, Noon Academy provides a supportive online learning environment for students.
But what makes up a supportive environment to encourage learning? Here are some of the attributes we include in our online classes:
- Knowing the students by name.
- Disallowing the use of punitive measures (punishments or threats).
- Creating an environment of mutual respect in peer-peer and student-teacher relationships.
- Creating an environment that values questions and curiosity.
- Fostering an environment that values answers – right or wrong.
- Providing positive and encouraging comments to the students.
- Welcoming students without any discrimination.
How We Make Lectures More Productive Through A Conducive Environment
A conducive environment for learning is central to a productive online classroom.
Lectures, class material, slides, homework, and assessments must be thoroughly designed to make the most of an online lecture. Here is what we are striving to achieve in our classrooms:
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Focus On Learning Outcomes
We are experienced teachers who have spent a number of years teaching matric, FSc, and CIE subjects.
Our learning objectives and outcomes are clearly defined for each class and subject.
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Create And Present Engaging Material
We like to keep the students engaged throughout the classes. Out slides are carefully curated to keep everyone in the loop.
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“What’s In It For Me?”
We believe that everyone in the class is looking for answers to “what’s in it for me?” So we make sure we are able to fulfill the academic expectations that students come to us with.
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Break The Monotony Of Lectures
Studying doesn’t have to be boring – we get that! That is why we add humor and a few laughs to keep students committed to the classes.
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Avoid Information Overload
Our classes are designed to keep the information in balance. We don’t want to stuff everything into a small time frame. Therefore, you will stay fresh and ready for your next class.
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Clearly Define Course Goals And Outlines
Just like each lecture, each course has clearly defined objectives. Each teacher works with his or her own group and manages the course outlines on the course page.
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Define Achievable Targets In Each Group
We offer exam preparation courses for board exams and O/A Levels. We keep our targets achievable even for the faster exam preparation courses.
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Encourage Social Learning
We want students to learn for other students too! That’s why we have an open culture of exchange of ideas.
The Use Of Technology In Education – A Look Into The Future
The use of technology in education has seen a rapid evolution in the aftermath of COVID-19.
While some still debate the efficacy of online learning, researchers have been pointing out the many benefits that a remote learning environment promises us.
A study on the performance and perception of cyber-learners by Navarro and Shoemaker observed the situation with respect to learning outcomes.
The research concluded that the learning outcomes of students having online classes were as good as or better than traditional classroom learning, irrespective of the background characteristics of the students.
Challenges Of An Online Education System In Pakistan
While online education stays on the rise, we cannot overlook the challenges of an online classroom.
By knowing the challenges, we can be better prepared to solve them! Let’s take a look at the challenges of digital and traditional learning in Pakistan.
Absence Of A Digital Infrastructure
Despite the efforts to overcome digital inequality, providing an infrastructure for digital education is the foundational concern.
Digital inequality means poor Internet facilities, lack of devices such as mobile phones, laptops, or computers, and a conducive environment for learning.
Ineffective Online Teaching And Training
Country-wide digital learning lacks an infrastructure, detailed lesson plans suitable for online instruction, and quality presentations.
An absence of online teaching skills, training workshops, and ineffective teaching practices will lead to poor quality of education.
Lack Of Practical Facilities
Educationists acknowledge that students miss the assistance they obtain in practical settings, such as laboratories.
While there can be passive alternates to learning concepts, access to labs may not be possible in digital learning.
Challenges Of A Traditional Education System In Pakistan
Education As An Expensive Investment
Joining education institutes in Pakistan comes with additional costs, such as printing books, worksheets, campus housing, and maintenance costs.
Digital education is a solution for the masses because fortunately, the technology already exists, and so do the devices.
Cheaper cloud computing, remote storage options, and an incredible range of free tools can slash the cost of education in our digital future.
The Education Leaders Have Defined Their Future
Global education leaders have already changed the course of the future to a mixture of in-person, location-based programs, experiential teaching, and the flexibility of both synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning.
Therefore, educationists in Pakistan need to be prepared for a global change in how education is transferred.
The Developed Countries Are Far Ahead
If we do not make a transition to digital learning in our higher education institutions, it is very likely that we will be left behind in the tech race in the world.
With most universities shifting online worldwide, we cannot risk being left behind in the digital space.
Let’s Get Started!
You can get started instantly and don’t have to lose momentum. Here is what you need to do:
- Free app download and registration
The noon app is available on Play Store and App Store. You just need a phone number to get registered and then you can join any board, class, or group.
- One-time payment or free courses
There are no recurring or monthly payments. Students just have to pay one time with no hidden or extra payments afterward. There are many courses for free as well!
Would you like to explore the benefits of learning online? Go ahead and download the Noon App!
FAQs
Is Noon Academy free?
All primary and secondary classes are taught free of cost. Matric, FSc, and O/A Levels classes are either taught for free with a scholarship or at a minimal cost.
Are there free trial classes available?
Yes! You can access a free class for each course on Noon Academy.