5 Tech Trends that Could Supercharge Education in 2016

http://www.edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2015/12/5-tech-trends-could-supercharge-education-2016


The article begins by talking about how virtual reality technology will become more available for classroom learning. The article mentioned that virtual reality would aid in the students learning "experientially" rather than by traditional methods. I know this would help the students understand certain concepts in science that are otherwise complex and difficult to imagine without some type of experience. The article then talks about 3-D printing and how technology for this is becoming more affordable. This type of technology wouldn't just replicate an established model, it would allow students to create an idea and see it come to fruition. That is amazing. Companies are investing in how technologies interact because most people have a variety of devices around them. Wearable technology is projected to be utilized in various ways in and out of the classroom. It may help with effective communication between teacher and student, as well as between teachers for collaboration. The article then goes on to talk about artificial intelligence robots that will become available for classroom use. The AI robots are known to engage special education students that would normally be withdrawn in the classroom. The author suggests putting the technology in the students' hands and see what they can create. Celebrate failures and analyze successes -  using technology to learn by doing and exploring.