session overview

Thursday 26th January 2012
11:30 - 12:30 Track 1 Session 3

New technologies

The pace of new technology in learning shows no signs of flagging, and the pace of adoption seems phenomenally fast. Mobile learning hit the peak of hype and went through the nadir of irrelevance in a matter of a few short years and is now solidly mainstream. What other technologies can we expect to follow the same route and be impacting our learning lives at work in the near future?

P1: Digital learning futures

Steve Wheeler, Associate Professor of Learning Technology, Plymouth University

Touch screen and non-touch technologies, 3D capability, interactive handheld devices and social media - all are transforming some areas of learning and development. On the horizon, augmented and mixed reality, 3D printing and other innovations are heading in our direction. In the light of these developments this presentation will pose several questions: What changes can we expect to see in L&D in the next few years? What will be the benefits and limitations of new technologies on learners? How might we need to change our practices to harness the power and potential of these new technologies? There are many possible learning futures, and each L&D professional has choices to make. With an eye on some of the possible futures of learning, we will explore these issues in relation to: