In this 8-10-page paper, explore emerging themes in the field of educational technology and elucidate educator perspectives in order to project future directions while grappling with several current issues facing the field.
By asking leaders in the field of educational technology, the Horizon Report conducts annual research to gauge future developments for technologies, project those that will likely impact teaching and learning, and determine when these are likely to be adopted for use in classrooms.
Using your textbook, recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s Hype cycle, and recent scholarly literature you will map the current landscape, look into the future, and predict three trends that are likely to have significant impact and what these trends will likely mean for teachers and for students.