Technology at IIT Delhi isn’t replacing classrooms, it’s strengthening them: SB Paul, Head Educational Technology, IIT Delhi

The digital era has pushed universities worldwide to rethink how learning happens, and IIT Delhi has emerged as one of the institutions leading this transformation with clarity and purpose. Rather than allowing technology to overshadow human teaching, the institute has used it to enrich classrooms, expand access, and rethink pedagogy itself. In this interview, S. B. Paul, Head of Educational Technology at IIT Delhi, offers an inside view of how the institute is navigating the rapid rise of online platforms, AI tools, data-driven learning systems, and secure digital infrastructure. He speaks candidly about the challenges, the experiments, and the philosophy guiding IIT Delhi’s approach as it prepares for a future where technology and education are inseparable—and where thoughtful integration matters more than ever.

How has IIT Delhi leveraged technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience, especially after the pandemic accelerated digital adoption?

Even before ...