CURRENT AND FUTURE TRENDS

• Learning anywhere, anytime and is closely associated with technologies

  Ubiquitous Learning
• Wearable Technologies - Are electronic technologies or computer that are incorporated into items of clothing and accessories which can be comfortably be worn on the body (Google Glass, Iphone Watch, Fitbit Charge 2 "Fitness Wristband", HTC Vive VR Headset "Virtual Reality", Microsoft HoloLens "Augmented Reality")
• 3D Environment - Referred to as virtual reality or interactive 3d and have a figurative appearance (3d printer)
• Main Characteristics of Ubiquitous Learning

  1. Permanency - Learning materials are always available unless purposely deleted.
• Main Characteristics of Ubiquitous Learning

  1. Accessibility - Access from everywhere as personally required
• Main Characteristics of Ubiquitous Learning

  1. Immediacy - Wherever a student is, they can immediately access learning materials
• Main Characteristics of Ubiquitous Learning

  1. Interactivity - Online collaborations with teachers and/or peers (chat/blogs/forums)
• Main Characteristics of Ubiquitous Learning

  1. Situated Instructional Activities - Learning in context (on-site)
• Main Characteristics of Ubiquitous Learning

  1. Adaptability - Getting the right information at the right place for the right student.
• What is MOOC?

  • M - ( 100,000 plus students in a mooc )

  Massive
• What is MOOC?

  • O - ( anyone, anywhere can register for these courses )

  Open
• What is MOOC?

  • O - ( coursework is delivered entirely over the internet )

  Online
• What is MOOC?

  • C -( MOOCs are very similar to most online college courses )

  Course