LESSON 8 CURRENT AND FUTURE TRENDS IN MEDIA AND INFORMATION

Ubiquitous Learning

Learning at any time and place

Permanency, Accessibility, Immediacy, Interactivity, Situated Instructional Activities, Adaptability

The main characteristics of ubiquitous learning are:

Massive Open Online Course

Meaning of MOOC

eXtended MOOC

are based on traditional university course structures and make use of established teaching approaches and materials.

Connective MOOC

favors collaboration among learners as a form of active learning.

Relax Requirements, Video Format Availability, Accessibility, Repetition, High Quality, Feasibility, Self-Paced, Online Collaboration

ADVANTAGES OF MOOC

Coursera, EdX, Udacity, FutureLearn

MOOC Platforms

Haptics Technology

It is a type of feedback technology that uses computer programs to exploits the user’s sense of touch by providing force, vibrations, and/or movement.

Wearable Technology

Is a new trend where people are given the convenience of literally wearing their gadgets for multiple purposes.

Google Glass

It has a touchpad on the side which allows users to control and navigate it by swiping.

Apple Watch

it can connect through the internet, which allows the user to receive and respond to notifications.

3D Technology

Displays a picture or item in a form that appears to be physically present with a designated structure.

Haptics, Wearable, 3D

MODERN TECHNOLOGIES