Emerging Technologies and TrendsWhat’s on the horizon?

Technologies to WatchEmerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, research, or creative expression within education around the globe. Horizon Report: 2009 K-12 EditionThe New Media ConsortiumThe Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)Projects timeline for entry of technology into the mainstreamOne yearTwo – Three YearsFour – Five Years

Collaborative EnvironmentsOne Year or LessVirtual Workplaces – integrated media - 2D and 3DLMS – Moodle, Blackboard, SakaiSocial Networking Platforms – Ning, PageFlakes3D Virtual Worlds – Active Worlds, Second Life, HiFives

Online Communication Tools One Year or LessDesktop Videoconferencing – Skype, OovooInstant Messaging Services - MeeboMicroblogging Platforms – Twitter, Plurk, Edmodo

MobilesTwo – Three YearsMobile Devices – phones, multi-touch displays, Internet accessApplications – games, reference materials, music, Google EarthBuilt-in Features – microphone, camera, GPS

Cloud ComputingTwo – Three Years Networked computersDistributed Processing PowerHosting and Sharing - Flickr, Google, YouTubeApplications - Splashup, JayCutCreating & Presenting - Prezi, Vuvox, SlideShare, SlideRocket

Smart ObjectsFour – Five YearsLink the virtual world and the real worldEveryday life – point-of-sale purchases, passport tracking, inventory management, identificationObjects relate to their environment and to each other – Violet’s Mir:ror, Siftables

The Personal WebFour – Five YearsDeveloping and Organizing Online ContentTools for tagging, aggregating, updating, and trackingCustomizable widgets and resourcesPolicy decisions, inadequate infrastructure, and limited student access

Key TrendsThe Next Five YearsTechnology affects how we work, collaborate, communicate and succeed.Technology provides with the means for empowering students.The web is an increasingly personal experience.Learning environments are changing. The value of innovation and creativity is increasing.