crystal ball gazing: a look at one possible future of how education can be transformed by...
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Crystal Ball Gazing:A look at one possible future of how
education can be transformed by technology.
Jym Brittain, Director Center for Teaching and LearningNortheastern State University
Available athttp://ctl.nsuok.edu/drupal
Current “Leading Edge”● Distance Learning
● Podcasting
Example Podcast
Prediction
Mobile Learning orM-Learning
Rationale of Prediction● The Goals of the distance learning program at NSU are:
· making educational opportunities more affordable for students;· increasing student access by increasing scheduling flexibility;· increasing student access by making courses available at convenient locations;· improving the quality of course offerings;· increasing NSU's access to new audiences;· increasing enrollments;· creating opportunities for faculty development
● “…our state’s future is going to be determined, in large part, by our ability to educate our citizens so they can compete globally. Currently, we are below the national average in the percentage of our population with college degrees, so there is much to do.
● Oklahoma is fortunate that Gov. Brad Henry and our Legislature value higher education as an engine for economic growth “
● January 2007 :: Message From Chancellor Glen D. Johnson
Current Mobile Technology● Presentation devices● Podcast receivers● Multimedia capable● Internet devices● - Small screens● - Slow net access● - Other limitations?
UBIQUITOUS
Existing Technology
Videoshare.avi
Emerging Technology
Connection Rates
http://www.phoneplusmag.com/articles/825/71h241551435767.html?src=/wireless.html
NTT DoCoMo achieves 5Gbps downlink in 4G field trialsPosted Feb 11th 2007 www.engadget.com
ImplicationsCurrent Technology
Growth in Online LearningIncreased AccessScheduling FlexibilityLocation FlexibilityTied to network availabilityText presentation limitations
Prediction
Explosive GrowthUniversal Access (location
and time)Multimedia Delivery
Emerging Field of Study
Experimental Implementation
What’s Needed● Infrastructure – Blanket coverage● Instructional Models● Authoring/Delivery tools● Professional Development● Patience
Questions?
Jym BrittainCenter for Teaching and LearningNortheastern State [email protected]
Presentation available at
http://ctl.nsuok.edu/drupal