The presentation discusses technological trends in e-learning and their impact on virtual teams in the IT workplace from 1985 to 2015. It highlights advancements from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0, emphasizing mass collaboration, innovative learning, and the future role of nanotechnology and smart systems. The conclusion points to unique learning opportunities and the benefits of virtual connectedness and collaboration.

1. International e-Learning Symposium 2007
Technological trends and their impacts on the
virtual teams’ learning in the IT workplace
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Presented by:
Dr. Mehmet YILDIZ
Executive IT Architect, IBM
Melbourne, Australia
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2. Agenda
• Purpose
• Definitions and context
• Technology trends
• Technology profiles
• Learning impacts
• Conclusion
• Questions / Feedback
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3. Purpose
The purpose of this presentation is to:
• Provide tacit and transferable knowledge
• Provide technology profiles and predictions
• Explain how technologies impact these learners
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4. Definitions & Context
•IT Professionals
•Workplace Learning
•Virtual Teams
•Technology / Tools / Processes
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5. Internet Technology Trends – 1985-2015
Level of Interaction, usefulness and complexity
We are rapidly moving towards the 3-D Internet & Semantic Web +
+ Fully
Integrated
Inside
+ ea
r e her
e
Web 2.X
Web 3.0
(Semantic
+ Connected W (3D Web) Web)
Web 2.0 Complex & Single
Individual Integrated Central
Simple Applications Database
Web 1.0 Application
Simple GUI Scripts Customised Intelligent &
Search Pervasive
Text Simple Advanced Access
based Search Search
1985-1991 1992-2002 2003-2007
Time 2008-2010 2011-2015
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6. Current Technology Profile
Web 2.X Technologies
• Broadband, Fast DSL
• Interactive websites
• Advanced search engines
• Blogs, Wikis, Tubes, Podcasts, CoPs,
• Extended email with collaboration tools
• Online text, voice and video communication
• Free [unlimited] storage
Mobile Technologies
• Mobile phones with multiple tools and built-in technologies
• Voice over IP
• Laptops connected to nearby, multiple & functional devices
• Local and remote networks via wireless devices
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7. Current Technology Impact
• Mass collaboration (local/global)
• Connective and innovative learning
• Information anywhere, anytime– easy to access
• “Innovation that matters”* – global online jams
• Partially [tailored] free content
*One of IBM’s corporate values. www.ibm.com
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8. Future Technology Profile
Web 3.0
• Semantic web
• Pervasive web
Nanotechnology
• Molecular level integrated devices
• Neural and pervasive networks
Autonomic Mobility and Ubiquitous Communication
• Digital identifiers
• Autonomic communication devices
• Self managing systems
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9. Learning Impacts of Future Technologies
• Collaborative / innovative
• Tailored to needs of individuals
• Experiential learning
• Highly motivating
• Fully [tailored] free content
• Productive
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10. Conclusion
• Rapid change
• Unique learning opportunities
• Virtual connectedness and collaboration
• Innovation
• Awareness / enlightenment
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11. Questions / Feedback
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