Educational experts have come up with the notion of adopting proper planning, distance learning and the use of the latest technologies to reduce education costs at schools.
For them, it might initially seem counterintuitive to invest in new technology, however, choosing the right software and tools can reduce the need for working capital and minimize the use of material resources.
“In many cases, private institutions are charging hefty amounts, and the government should actively engage with them to get fee structures rationalized,” remarked former Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Dr. Shahid Siddiqui. “When they are earning millions of rupees, the chargeable amount is becoming unbearable even for middle-class parents, while kids of poor people cannot even think of studying at these institutions.”
“The government and the owners of private institutions should sit together and think out a way forward to address this issue,” he added.
He pleaded in favour of the idea of distant learning through the latest online techniques and said, “It will make us technologically efficient and help save money.” distance
Dr. Siddiqui said different schools use bulk paper to maintain records of teachers and students and prepare reports, timetables, syllabuses, and much more. “Imagine how much money is spent on maintaining this physical record. But, by going paperless and moving databases to the cloud, they can cut down on a sizeable amount of money.”
