Future of Education Post Covid-19 Pandemic: Reviewing Changes in Learning Environments and Latest Trends

Abstract

This paper investigates the accelerated transitions in education from traditional learning environment (TLE) through online learning environment (OLE) to Social, Innovative learning environment (SILE) and the latest trends of this change.  Stages of transition were divided into three parts: before, during and after covid-19 pandemic which was the reason of this accelerated change. Features and characteristics of every stage of transitions were analyzed and discussed based on Ed-Space and classrooms, learning/teaching process, curriculums, ICT applications, Ed-approaches and knowledge transformation. A mixed-method design of comparative and thematic analysis approaches were used to investigate learning environments based on the literature reviews of previous publications in different learning environments. The analysis of these features revealed the main characteristics and differences in every stage. New trends of OLEs and SILEs including cloud platforms, MOOCs, Digital LMS, OER-OEP, m-learning and social network applications have been identified. Finally, this research has recommended some approaches for students/teachers to adopt OLEs and SILEs applications and educational institutions, governments and international community to support OLEs and SILEs in the future.