Big Data for Educational Applications in the Urban Indian Context

Sujatha Ramesh; and K  Natarajan

doi:10.17485/ijst/2020/v13i04/149851

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Big Data for Educational Applications in the Urban Indian Context

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Indian Journal of Science and Technology

DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2020/v13i04/149851

Year: 2020, Volume: 13, Issue: 4, Pages: 475 – 485

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Big Data for Educational Applications in the Urban Indian Context

Sujatha Ramesh^1,* and K. Natarajan²

¹A-701, Westend Raheja Vihar, Chandivali Rd., Mumbai 400072, Maharashtra, India
²Indian Space Research Organisation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

*Author for correspondence:
Sujatha Ramesh
A-701, Westend Raheja Vihar, Chandivali Rd., Mumbai 400072, Maharashtra, India
E-mail ID: sujatha.natraj@gmail.com

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Abstract

Objectives/methods: This study has discussed the implications of Big Data for education at all levels in schools and colleges of India. A system design is also presented for Big Data education in the context of the New Education Policy (NEP) of the Human Resources Development (HRD) Ministry, Government of India, which is currently being evaluated by the policy makers and academia across the nation.

Findings/application: Big Data will make substantial impact on education in the years to come in conjunction with other educational technologies. This study highlights the importance of Big Data for Smart Cities and urban areas, considering educational technologies.

Keywords: Big Data, Educational Impact, NEP, Indian Context, Smart Cities.