Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Higher Ed Trends for 2012

Sometimes predictions seem to be written to attract attention. I don't place these predictions in the crazy category.  Seem pretty reasonable to me.  Consider the following from D.A. Barber as written in 5 Higher Ed Tech Trends for 2012 -- Campus Technology

In 2012, higher education institutions will look to improve the
learning experience through analytics and personalized learning
environments, while reducing costs with digital resources and cloud
technologies.



Washington, DC-based Gilfus Education Group
has released its annual list of the top five trends in education
innovation for 2012, which included three focused on higher education
technologies:

  • Prestigious institutions will launch online experiences designed to be as unique as those available to students on campus:
  • "Dynamic and flexible learning experience engines" will emerge to replace learning management systems (LMS); and
  • Tablets will surge as a means of delivering courses and e-learning media.