New technologies for e-learning in 2012 (and a little beyond)
In my e-learning outlook for 2012, I focused on mainly educational developments in e-learning during 2012. In this post, I want to look at...
e-learning outlook for 2012: will it be a rough ride?
© Firehorse Blog, 2012
Another year, and online learning, e-learning, learning technologies, educational technologies, digital learning, or whatever you call it or them, will continue...
iThanks, Steve!
'Never live someone else's dream; always live your own' - Steve Jobs
I'm just one of millions who is saddened by the death of Steve...
$300 iPads will eat Notebooks: Gartner
Nagel, D. (2010) Media Tablet Growth to be driven by iPad Campus Technology, October 26
Gartner Consultants has updated its forecast for overall worldwide enterprise...
The iPad: consumption not production?
For another spin on the iPad, see Jeff Jarvis' BuzzMachine:
'after having slept with her (Ms. iPad), I woke up with morning-after regrets. She’s...
Early reports on iPads in higher education
Kolowich, S. (2010) Minor bumps for iPad Inside Higher Education, April 23
A report on how some USA universities and colleges have reacted to the...
Educational affordances of the iPad
For a very quick and preliminary review of possible educational uses or affordances of the Apple iPad, see Elliott Masie's 10 minute video at:...
More news from the eLearning Africa 2010 conference
The news portal for the eLearning Africa 2010 conference in Lusaka, Zambia, between May 26-28 has the following news items about presentations to be...
Will banning laptops in class work?
de Vise, D. (2010) Wide Web of diversions gets laptops evicted from lecture halls Washington Post March 9
An article about instructors who have banned...
What technology students have this year
Smith, S., Salaway, G., and Caruso, J. The ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2009—Key Findings Boulder, CO: EDUCAUSE Center for Applied...
About Tony Bates
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.