2017 Horizon Report

 

TRENDS

Looking through the EDUCAUSE Library I was interested with the 2017 Horizon Report where it represented the short-term, mid-term, and long-term trends. It is evident that 2017 report, blended and collaborative learning were highlighted as short-term trends. A consistent trend since 2012 has been blended learning. Researchers have been conducting research to identify best practices in online and face-to-face learning as online learning has become more accepted in the academy. In addition to face-to-face meetings, universities can provide flexible, easy access, and various multimedia technologies through more dynamic learning management platforms. Adams Becker et al. (2017) notes that at the moment, digital modes of teaching are focusing on the impact they are having on students.

Collaborative learning is based on four principles: the learner is at the center, interactions are key, group work is incorporated, and real-world challenges are addressed. Since the early days of the internet, there have been many communities of practice. Change has been brought about by technology. With cloud-based services and shared workspace tools, groups and teams can collaborate anywhere and anytime (Adams Becker et al., 2017).



Technology

Educational Technology Developments on the Horizon contains two technologies that have recently emerged and four technologies that were previously featured. Technologies that enable adaptive learning fall into the category of those that have been around for one year or less. By combining personalized learning and learning analytics, these technologies monitor student performance. They enable content to be presented in a manner that accelerates or remediates learning depending on the needs of the students. With the advent of mobile devices, learning and working environments have become more personalized, allowing users to explore relevant topics at their own pace. Smartphones and tablets are becoming more popular as learning management tools as fewer student’s own desktop computers. Classrooms and lecture halls use mobile technology to engage students and make them more interactive.



Forces that impact the trend and the technology

Students should develop a commitment to lifelong learning through the integration of informal and formal learning. Prior learning strategies are being developed by institutions in a number of countries. Internet access, especially broadband access, is considered to be inequitable in terms of digital equity. Many people believe developing countries are the only ones affected by this issue where 30 million Americans lack access to broadband, according to the Center for Public Integrity (Holmes A. 2016). In addition to making web content accessible to disabled audiences, access can also mean making it more accessible to people with disabilities.  A number of cutting-edge teaching strategies are being introduced by faculty, including learner-centered learning and competency-based instruction, as well as learning is enriched by the most advanced educational technologies. As a result of this shift, many schools are rethinking their role as educators and what faculty models they should follow. According to the TIAA Institute (2016), evaluation of faculty models was conducted under the direction of a study commissioned by higher education stakeholders.



Conclusion

Trends, challenges, and technologies are reinforced in the Horizon Report 2017. Faculty must embrace some of these technologies and consider how to tackle the challenges ahead. Look forward to seeing new additions, particularly in the technological area. As a result of these new technologies, we are able to provide our students with an integrated learning experience. Educator roles are being rethought, as well as new faculty models being explored. 

 

Reference

2017 horizon report. EDUCAUSE. (2017, February 15). 2017horizonreporthe.pdf (educause.edu)

Adams Becker S., Cummins M., Davis A., Freeman A., Hall Giesinger C., & Ananthanarayanan V. (2017). NMC horizon report: 2017 higher education edition. Austin, TX: New Media Consortium.

Holmes A. (2016). Rich people have access to high-speed Internet; many poor people don’t. Center for Public Integrity. 

TIAA Institute. (2016). Rethinking faculty models/roles: An emerging consensus about future directions for the professoriate. 

 

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