Technological Lag in Pakistan's Education System

Abstract

At its inception, Pakistan's educational system has lagged in terms of technological adaption. The following are the main causes of this: Due to Pakistan's ongoing economic difficulties, less money has been spent on schooling. Although other sectors receive a large amount of the cash, education—particularly technology—receives little attention. Pakistan's education system receives extremely little funding from the public and private sectors. While advanced countries devote a sizeable portion of their GDP to education, Pakistan continues to spend very little, which prevents educational institutions from implementing the latest technology. One of the main problems has been the instability of educational policies. Every government proposes fresh statutes; however, they are not carried out well, which slows down the advancement of educational. Basic amenities like computer laboratories, access to the internet, and digital instructional materials are lacking in many schools and universities. In rural places, this issue is particularly serious. 

Since digital is not a major component of their training, most teachers lack knowledge of the latest technologies. As a result, they don't expose pupils to the latest technical developments. Technological educational technology is hesitantly adopted in Pakistan by parents, school officials, and instructors alike. Digital learning or e-learning platforms are not taken seriously, and traditional teaching methods are thought to be more effective. Many educators think that rather than improving the quality of instruction, technology diverts children. The use of technology in education is also slowed down by the preference of parents and educational institutions for traditional classroom setups. The school system has not been modernized; instead, old teaching practices have been maintained. Pakistan has lagged above comparable nations due to its sluggish adoption of educational technology. Corruption and poor administration cause a significant amount of the education budget to be lost, which hinders the adoption of contemporary educational improvements.

 Technology adoption is challenging in rural and isolated places since digital instructional technology and internet access are either non-existent or very limited. The main causes of Pakistan's lagging adoption of technology in education are weak regulations, corruption, a lack of government focus, financial problems, a lack of investments, and poor technological infrastructures. Addressing these problems can assist Pakistan in updating its educational system and aligning it with international norms.