Technology is rapidly changing the world we live in and is also transforming the way we educate ourselves. According to a recent article from Science Focus, the school of 2050 will be a very different place from what we know today.
Green technologies are likely to be used in the classrooms of 2050. For example, single-use plastic will not be found anywhere. Some schools may even create their own vertical farms.
Access to educational information will change. People will use online platforms to acquire knowledge, learning itself will be more personalized, will include elements of virtual and augmented reality. Collaborative and problem-solving methods, instead of notes and lectures, will mostly be used to prepare students.
Students will be biometrically scanned as they enter the classroom, making it easier for teachers to track attendance.
Smart glass will appear in future schools, automatically adjusting its color to protect people from sun exposure.
As it gets hotter every year, air-conditioned classrooms will become the norm. By 2050, 3D printers will be used at home and in schools.
Adaptive learning systems controlled by artificial intelligence will appear in the school environment by 2050. Learning styles and assessments will be adjusted in real-time based on a person's performance. Additionally, artificial intelligence can predict student performance.
Perhaps by 2050, students will be in virtual classrooms, helping to reach more students at once. Assignments will be given and completed primarily online and there will also be special notifications warning students about grades, reviews, and deadline extensions.
Training may also take place in the metaverse. While physical libraries will still exist in 2050, augmented reality books will also become common.