Finding a role for themselves not only in the world of online education but are also partnering with conventional institutions to create new life forms of education challenges in education have existed forever we need a shift from knowing to learning because Google knows everything. Metrics need shifting from inputs to outcomes because just pouring more money is not working. Differentiation and personalization are not about making thing easier for children but about making learning accessible by tapping into their motivations and abilities. Assessment needs to shift from annual exams to regular feedback. Teachers knowing content is not the same thing as their ability to effect learning. Lifelong learning needs a continuum between prepares, repair and upgrade. Timetables are an industrial era model of one size fits all that blunt choices and learner agency Education technology can help education. The recent few initiatives by the government like making universities multi disciplinary, use of academic bank of credit for storing of credentials, promotion of various platforms, overhauling of the examination system to bring in a more inclusive continuous assessment system that test students on their ability to apply the learning, teachers training on use of digital teaching tools, launch of India Skills Online for skill training all encourage improving classroom learning with digital tools to improve digital literacy and create skills embedded education. The world is moving to blur the hues between traditional education and online learning online tools like assessments tutorials, live online projects, peer group discussions, online assessments, online mentorship and internships are being used to complement classrooms. Institutes are using technology platforms to introduce new disciplines like digital marketing, cloud computing, cyber security science, digital forensics to create future ready professionals. Use of gasification in various avatars like quizzes, leader board, badges, and online games is making learning more engaging and immersive.