5G Networks
5G is the newest iteration of wireless technology. The network offers lower latency and much faster data speeds, more reliability and availability, drastically increased network capacity, and a more uniform experience for all users. The product is a seamlessly integrated system of devices and users with no buffering, wait times, or lags. 5G networks are established in many parts of the world, […]
Classrooms of the Future
What are Classrooms of the Future? Current thinkers and futurists challenged us to re-think what we think we know about learning and where it takes place. In the 21st century, the “Classroom of the Future” stops being a “place” or a “space” where students gather to learn—whether it be synchronously or asynchronously. Rather, the classroom […]
Big Data & Learning Analytics
Big Data & Learning Analytics: Holds high value in Higher Education and education as a whole because it provides real time data analysis into how students learn. What makes it so relevant in education is the fact that it is possible to predict which students are at risk and suggest suitable types of intervention to be […]
Immersive Experience
As technology continues to improve and we push the limits of computer science, education must adapt. Immersive experiences have the ability to take students out of their seats and let them explore all of the wonders of our world. Through Virtual Reality, we can explore our world without having to leave the comfort of our home. There will […]
Assistive Technologies
This is a RePost of the original AI in AT posting by Joseph Kwan and Joyce Lo. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Assistive Technology (AT) are different technologies that have been increasing in importance in recent years. AI is when computer systems perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, identifying objects, learning, making decisions, and solving problems. […]
Experience Design
You’ve heard of product design, graphic design, fashion design, architecture, etc, but Experience Design is the invisible frontier of human engagement. As mobile technologies continue to get smaller and more capable, they are beginning to disappear from our physical awareness without letting go of our attention – in fact, they are cleverly meshing our physical and digital […]
Privacy & Security
It often seems like the perils to our privacy and security online are not just growing, but are outpacing analogous perils to our existence in the real world. I don’t think I’ve come across a term to encompass digital agoraphobia, but it must be an anxiety disorder in its own right. The reason this option […]
Persuasive Technologies
From Wikipedia, Persuasive technologies are broadly defined as technologies designed to change attitudes or behaviors of the users through persuasion and social influence, but not necessarily through coercion. ‘Good’ examples of this strategy exist in the health profession, among others, to aid individuals in keep in keeping with a regimen that would be beneficial to their wellbeing. ‘Bad’ examples also […]
Chatbots
Conversational systems can range from simple informal, bidirectional text or voice conversations such as an answer to “What time is it?” to more complex interactions such as collecting oral testimony from crime witnesses to generate a sketch of a suspect. All forms of virtual assistants, including Siri, Alexa and all of their siblings also fit […]
Wearables
Wearable technologies can gather data—from the body of the wearer or from the environment—or provide information, or both. Wearables represent an evolution in our relationship with computing and hint at a future of ubiquitous connectivity where the furnishings of our everyday life are imbued with sensors, processors, and information displays. Inconspicuous wearable devices could change the […]