Emerging Technologies: A Framework For Thinking

By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. Jenny Millea, Dr Ian Green and Garry Putland: Emerging Technologies: A Framework For Thinking, Education.au September 28, 2005
This sweeping and forward-looking report commissioned by the Australian Capital Territory Department of Education (ACT DET) to look at the impact and potential of emerging technologies in learning is a must-read for decision-makers in the field; it also serves as an excellent introduction to emerging technology in learning for anyone interested in the field. While the authors nod toward traditional learning technology, such as learning management systems, they also capture well the larger trends impacting the field: mobility, interoperability, collaboration and communication, creativity, and open source. More...