Session 12--What the Future Has in Store for Education
Some believe the future will look like more of the same—more
smartphones, tablets, screens embedded in every conceivable surface. David Rose
has a different vision: technology that atomizes, combining itself with the
objects that make up the very fabric of daily living. Such technology will be
woven into the background of our environment, enhancing human relationships and
channeling desires for omniscience, long life, and creative expression. The
enchanted objects of fairy tales and science fiction will enter real life.
No one really has a crystal ball telling us what the future holds. Given that this course's mission was to revolve itself around, and expose you to, technology that can be used to teach the adult learner; and given the fact that the evolution of the tools and resources covered this semester are evolving at an exhausting pace I thought that we would end with 'possibilities...'
We normally would meet together for your Final Projects presentation, but we are all online now. Please review your Final Project description and expectations on the syllabus to make sure that you are aware of the criteria and guidelines. AND ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN B in case the tech doesn't work right.
Until then dream...
PS-Some of you have already completed your Final Projects. There will be another blog entry for you to post them soon, but if you would like to submit it early, then that would be great!
Please also check to ensure that you have completed all of your blog postings, entries, and submissions, and let me know if you have any questions. Remember there is an example of a FP in the margin.
Good Luck!
Professor Fontaine
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