January is always a good time to lay some bets on what could be hot in the field of learning technologies for 2010. Here's a few selected thoughts on which devices and solutions that could make the grade this year.Mobile Multimedia Tablet
The eagerly awaited Apple Tablet will set a new standard for allround on-the-go multimedia devices. By the end of this month a massive media campaign will kick-off that should send most of us rushing for our checkbooks. Netbook sales take a dive.
Home Gaming
Microsoft will announce more details about Project Natal that will change home gaming forever. If you have not seen Milo, check this video out. Prepare to be amazed (and maybe scared). Nintendo struggle to catchup, although the friendly wii may see a facelift. Sony slash the price of their PS3 to ridiculous levels.
Touchscreen Technology
Microsoft brings cool touchscreen technology to the home PC with Windows 7. Applications get a whole new development playground. e-Learning on the PC gets a much needed facelift - at last.
Google wows us with the Wave
Google Wave moves out of the test lab and into everyday use. Social networking is now owned by Google who convince millions that email is dead. Facebook takes note. Foreward thinking Trainers start to seize the opportunity by integrating virtual classes, collaboration spaces for projects, online learning, social sharing and networking into waves.
eBooks
eBooks get a lift from the Apple Tablet. More eBook devices come on the market but a multi-functional Internet-enabled device steals the show in 2010. Do you really want to be tied forever to one large online bookstore for all your titles? Freedom wins the day.
Augmented Reality takes off
The iPhone and Google Android launch many more Augmented Reality apps and finally get joe public to view their surroundings in 3D (okay with wiki-ish augmented pop-up knowledge bubbles).
Mobile learning gets serious
Mobile learning becomes mainstream as iPhone, Blackberry and Android phones open up to a whole host of new breathtaking innovative applications. Learning-on-the-go inspires and motivates users with rich multimedia games and content. Online Learning has never been such fun.
Software as a Service becomes attractive
Mobile learning gets serious
Mobile learning becomes mainstream as iPhone, Blackberry and Android phones open up to a whole host of new breathtaking innovative applications. Learning-on-the-go inspires and motivates users with rich multimedia games and content. Online Learning has never been such fun.
Software as a Service becomes attractive
SaaS (Software as a Service) also known as shifting e.g. content and functionality to a purely Internet-(cloud) based web service gets wider appeal. The Training Department gets back to focussing on developing engaging content and innovative delivery mechanisms while reducing the cost and effort of maintaining inhouse systems.
That's it. Short and sweet. Just like learning should be. Don't forget my birthday in April. Small hint. Apple. Tablet. Happy learning.
That's it. Short and sweet. Just like learning should be. Don't forget my birthday in April. Small hint. Apple. Tablet. Happy learning.
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