A Study on Recent Technology Trends in Higher Education.

by Nayana Shree. L, Sheetal Gowda

Published: March 16, 2026 • DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110200097

Abstract

Technology has actually brought about a sea change in the way things function in the field of education in India. It is almost a game-changer that can actually help in making education more accessible to people and changing the way things are taught and achieving results in the field of education. Therefore, this paper will discuss how technology has evolved over the years in educational institutions. It will describe the use of concepts such as Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Virtual Classrooms and Video Conferencing, Smart Classrooms, Cloud Computing, E-libraries and Digital Resources, Learning Analytics, and Mobile Learning. These technologies can truly help students become more engaged and learn better. The study also examines some of the major challenges such as teachers not being prepared to use these new technologies, lack of appropriate infrastructure, and some people not having access to the internet. According to the paper, we need to enhance our infrastructure, help teachers become better at using technology, and collaborate with the public and private sectors to develop new technologies that will endure. If we harness technology in a manner that it will truly help make the Indian higher education system better and help us compete with other nations. Technology in the education sector, in India, is a very important issue and we should focus on it. Technology can bring a huge change in the Indian education system by providing better access and quality to education, and it will be very helpful for the readiness of the future of the country.