Acer: Revolutionising India’s education sector through technological innovations

In today’s digital age that we live in, using technology in the classroom is commonplace. Therefore, it is not surprising to observe that the edtech sector is experiencing rapid expansion. Fuelling this growth is coding, one of the modern digital skills that is now essential for students. Well, coding not only broadens their job options but also equips students with transferable skills like problem-solving, critical/analytical thinking, logic, decision-making, and more. Considering this, HT School organised HT Code-a-thon 2022, the second iteration of its coding competition. Consequently, coders in grades 4 to 9 got a golden opportunity to master the fundamentals of coding through this national-level online competition. Acer, a well-known technology brand and an enabler in the education sector, was the tech partner for HT Code-a-thon 2022. The event was conducted in two rounds: the Qualifiers and the Finale, while the felicitation ceremony was held virtually on April 27, 2023.

How the COVID-19 pandemic forced all educational institutions around the world to employ the full range of technologically advanced teaching-learning tools for students in all fields needs no introduction. Since then, to help their students as much as possible, teachers and educators have been exploring new options for online teaching methodologies. It is here that Acer’s mission has been clear-cut: to employ technology for betterment of the educational system in response to shifting conditions. No wonder, Acer has been a facilitator and a leader in the education space with its range of laptops, desktops, PCs, tablets, projectors, PC monitors, and high-end computers.

Notably, one skill that became quite prominent during the pandemic was coding. It was here and then that HT School decided to come up with a coding competition for school kids of all ages. Joining hands with HT was Acer, whose vision aligned perfectly in tandem with HT’s Code-a-thon initiative. Sharing more on this, Sooraj Balakrishnan, Head of Marketing, India and Bangladesh, Acer says, “We are thrilled to have participated in India's largest coding Olympiad for school students, HT Code-a-thon, and contributed to empowering the next generation with advanced technology. Initiatives like these inspire and motivate young minds towards digital innovation. At Acer, we design products with cutting-edge features that cater to the needs of students right from school to college, and to their professional journey. Acer is renowned for bringing the latest technology to market while keeping performance, usability, reliability and style at the core of our products. We are proud to have been a part of this journey towards a brighter future for India's youth and excited to have witnessed the interesting projects that emerged from this event.

He further remarked that being one of the top technology firms with a variety of IT products for education and smart classroom solutions, Acer was able to leverage its capabilities towards partnering, supporting, and helping students develop coding as a skill in conjunction with HT. Coding is a vital skill that opens a lot of employment prospects for a person. In fact, coding has

an impact on society because it can lead to the introduction of such products (apps, games, etc.) that can revolutionise an industry.

In fact, the educational landscape has changed significantly over the past two years, with the PC playing a big role in how well students achieve academically across all age groups and demographics. Aided by its cutting-edge technology and innovations, Acer has been able to convert many schools into smart schools per se. Moreover, the tech company has also contributed to the education industry by offering seamless learning experiences to students and teachers alike. With the widespread use of PCs nowadays, the opportunities for education are endless. They may be able to move a student into a virtual setting that closely resembles a natural one using modern technology, as well as learn and use various features related to coding software and programmes on these PCs, laptops, and other devices.