Ringing in the new year always brings with it such a sense of optimism and renewal. I am looking forward to 2010--what it brings in the area of educational technology and what kind of trends will take form as we move into a new decade.
The mobile tools hold so much promise, I am sure we will continue to see advancements there. In addition to using them to replace some of the tasks we have done previously on computers, I think there will applications and uses that we haven’t even dreamed of that will take full advantage of what a mobile device can offer. Cell phone technologies continue to advance and carrier networks continue to improve providing us with a rich playground on which to develop tools to enhance learning.
The social aspect of the cell phone in education is yet untapped. In ways that we currently use text messaging as an emergency alert system, perhaps we can transition into homework alerts or tutoring tips. Staying connecting to teachers and classmates also offers great potential.
As always, a new technology tends to mimic the old--initially. Stand up radio announcers simply stood before a camera when television was first introduced. It will be interesting to see what unfolds as we explore the unique features of cell phones and mobile technologies and how we can harness them to support learning.
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