8 next-generation user interfaces that are (almost) here — from hongkiat.com by Michael Poh
On 12/18/2012,
in Augmented Reality (AR), emerging technologies, human-computer interaction (HCI), user interface design,
by Daniel Christian
On 12/14/2012,
in Augmented Reality (AR), future, marketing/social marketing, UK,
by Daniel Christian
On 11/16/2012,
in Augmented Reality (AR), educational games / serious games, engagement / engaging students, innovation,
by Daniel Christian
Google releases global augmented reality game “Ingress” — from thecreatorsproject.com by Kevin Holmes
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Excerpt:
Google [has] released an augmented reality game called Ingress that involves a shady world where two forces are pitted against each other, battling over a mysterious energy (the best kind) that’s recently been discovered. One side is the Enlightened who want to use the energy to control people’s minds via portals and the other is a group called the Resistance, who are fighting against them.
From DSC:
It’s not a stretch to see how educational gaming might dovetail nicely with augmented reality to create some seriously-engaging learning experiences!
On 11/12/2012,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Augmented Reality (AR), cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, collaboration, communities of practice, competency-based learning/education, convergence, Daniel S. Christian, data related items, digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, e-publishing related items (EPUB and more), e-readers, education, education technology, educational games / serious games, elearning, future, future of higher education, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, instructional design, intelligent systems, intelligent tutoring, internet, K-12 related, learner profiles, learning agents, learning ecosystem, learning preferences, machine-to-machine communications, mobile learning, more voice more choice more control, multimedia, online learning, online media, online tutoring, personalized/customized learning, real-world assignments, second screen apps, social learning / networks, social media, student-related, technology (general), telepresence, TVs, user experience (UX), user interface design,
by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
I understand that Mr. George Lucas is going to express his generosity in donating the $4.05 billion from the sale of Lucasfilm to education.
Here’s a question/idea that I’d like to put forth to Mr. Lucas (or to the United States Department of Education, or to another interested/committed party):
Would you consider using the $4+ billion gift to build an “Online Learning Dream Team?”
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Original image credit (before purchased/edited by DSC)
yobro10 / 123RF Stock Photo
From DSC:
What do you think? What other “players” — technologies, vendors, skillsets, etc. — should be on this team?
- Perhaps videography?
- Online tutoring?
- Student academic services?
- Animation?
- Digital photography?
On 10/29/2012,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, Augmented Reality (AR), emerging technologies, homeschooling/homeschoolers, innovation, learning ecosystem, technologies for your home,
by Daniel Christian
Why Apple could still own the living room of the future — from cultofmac.com by Mike Elgan
Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, Google and all the big-screen TV makers want to
own the the all-purpose living room entertainment system of tomorrow.
Connected home has broad appeal — from connectedworldmag.com
Excerpt:
Connectivity is becoming a part of so many home devices and systems that someday soon we may no longer refer to “connected home” technology but instead simply say technology for the home. The connected aspect will be implied, thanks in part to M2M (machine-to-machine) technology.
Augmented Reality in education — from ARNews.TV by Paul Hamilton
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Learn best practices for using iBooks Author in education — from the New Media Consortium
Excerpt:
In 2012 the AT&T Learning Studio, NMC member Abilene Christian University (ACU) produced an annual report for corporate and on-campus audiences. The report needed to showcase media content within the broader context of our mandate to be a learning laboratory within the university. ACU chose iBooks Author to test its value as a tool for first-time users and design professionals. This webinar recording will walk you through opportunities and challenges in using iBooks Author for major projects.
Gartner Reveals Top Predictions for IT Organizations and Users for 2013 and Beyond
Analysts Examine Latest Industry Directions at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, October 21-25 in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla., October 24, 2012—
Gartner, Inc. has revealed its top predictions for IT organizations and IT users for 2013 and beyond. Gartner analysts presented their findings during Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, being held here through October 25.
Gartner’s top predictions focus on economic risks, opportunities and innovations that will impel CIOs to move to the next generation of business-driven solutions. Selected from across Gartner’s research areas as the most compelling and critical predictions, they address the trends and topics that underline the reduction of control that IT has over the forces that affect it.
“The priorities of CEOs must be dealt with by CIOs who exist in a still-turbulent economy and increasingly uncertain technology future,” said Daryl Plummer, managing vice president and Gartner fellow. “As consumerization takes hold and the Nexus of Forces drives CEOs to certain expectations, CIOs must still provide reliability, serviceability and availability of systems and services. Their priorities must span multiple areas. As the world of IT moves forward, it is finding that it must coordinate activities in a much wider scope than it once controlled, and as a result, a loss of control echoes through several predictions we are making.”
Gartner’s top predictions for IT organizations include the following…
Invisible’s ‘The New Obsolete’ showcases self-constructed instruments, touts a typewriter-driven piano (video) — from engadget.com by Billy Steele
Addendums:
- Leap Motion launches Software Developer Program and starts sending test units of its 3D controller — from thenextweb.com by Matthew Panzarino
- Study shows why tablets could become the new center of living room entertainment — from techcrunch.com by Darrell Etherington
- The educational value of multiscreen thinking — from technapex.com by Brent Hannify
On 10/27/2012,
in 21st century, Augmented Reality (AR), cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, emerging technologies, future, Google, innovation, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
The world is not enough: Google and the future of augmented reality — from TheAtlantic.com by Alexis C. Madrigal
The new Google FieldTrip app probes the question: What digital information do you want to see overlaid on the physical world?
Also see:
On 10/19/2012,
in Augmented Reality (AR), computer science, digital storytelling, emerging technologies, Europe,
by Daniel Christian
![Metaio unveils programming language for building augmented guide apps [VIDEO]](http://danielschristian.com/learning-ecosystems/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/metaio-MunichOct2012.jpg "metaio-MunichOct2012")
On 09/22/2012,
in 21st century, Augmented Reality (AR), emerging technologies, engineering,
by Daniel Christian
On 07/24/2012,
in 3D, Augmented Reality (AR), educational games / serious games, emerging technologies, health, innovation, nursing,
by Daniel Christian
Augmented reality in a contact lens — from spectrum.ieee.org by Babak A. Parviz
Top 9 best augmented reality iPhone apps in 2012 — from blog.startappz.com
Excerpt:
The principle of augmented reality based iPhone apps is to use the superb multitasking and image processing capabilities provided by the iPhone. Even though the technology of augmented reality is still in an embryonic stage, these smart iPhone apps give us a small glimpse of what’s to come. Most of these apps are available at Apple’s iTunes App Store. So check out the top 9 best Augmented reality apps for iPhone in 2012 Here are some really cool iPhone apps with augmented reality features.
Canon announces mixed reality system for industrial design teams — from Core77.com
50-gigapixel camera is straight out of science fiction — from futureoftech.msnbc.msn.com
David Brady / Duke University
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The Abundance Builders — from wfs.org by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler
Progress occurs when inventive people solve problems and create opportunities. Here are just a few of the breakthroughs that offer the brightest prospects for a future that leaves austerity and deprivation behind.
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HealthTap debuts paid private medical consultations via mobile device — from betakit.com
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IKEA 2013 catalog has augmented reality — from augmentedblog.wordpress.com
And then some.
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3D printing: The game changer — from T.Rowe Price by Hug Evans
Excerpt:
From my vantage point, 3D Printing is right up there as one of the most exciting innovations I’ve seen in the 20 years I’ve been around here. I think it’s going to change the way goods are manufactured across many industries.
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DIY holodeck gaming system to be built by university students — from thecreatorsproject.com by Kevin Holmes
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iRobot and InTouch Health announce RP-VITA Telemedicine Robot — from spectrum.ieee.org by Evan Ackerman
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New 3D Printers From 2012 — from kraftwurx.com
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On 05/22/2012,
in analytics, Augmented Reality (AR), Australia, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, collaboration, education technology, educational games / serious games, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, expectations, future, game-changing environment, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), learning ecosystem, mobile learning, mobile technologies, MOOCs -- Massive Open Online Courses, multimedia, new media literacies, online learning, open courseware and systems, publishing, teaching & learning, technology (general), telepresence, trends, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
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On 04/25/2012,
in Augmented Reality (AR), cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, productivity / tips and tricks, tools,
by Daniel Christian
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From DSC:
My thanks to Mr. Steven Chevalia at Calvin College for this resource.
On 04/04/2012,
in A/V -- audio/visual, Augmented Reality (AR), emerging technologies, Google, innovation,
by Daniel Christian
Also see:
- Google shows off prototype augmented reality glasses — from Gadgetbox by Rosa Golijan
- Google’s Project Glass reveals Google Goggles — from UltraLinx by Graham Macphee
- Could Google’s Project Glass be used in contact lenses? — from TheVerge.com by Nathan Ingraham
On 04/03/2012,
in 21st century, Augmented Reality (AR), creativity, digital storytelling, elearning, emerging technologies, engagement / engaging students, story, storytelling,
by Daniel Christian
Marco Tempest: A magical tale (with augmented reality) — TED Talks
Marco Tempest spins a beautiful story of what magic is, how it entertains us and how it highlights our humanity — all while working extraordinary illusions with his hands and an augmented reality machine. A magician and illusionist for the 21st century, Marco Tempest blends cutting-edge technology with the flair and showmanship of Houdini. Full bio »
From DSC:
A variety of items might apply to e-learning here:
- Imagine if this type of presentation were used to relay a topic — i.e. high-production values and skills were necessary to create it, but the piece/module could then be delivered to a vast audience
- Note the incredible use of graphics and animated graphics and how such items focus your attention
- …and more!
Also see:
- ‘Augmented reality’ TV — from advanced-television.com
On 02/08/2012,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, A/V -- audio/visual, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Augmented Reality (AR), changing business models, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, convergence, Daniel S. Christian, digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, education technology, emerging technologies, ethics, future, game-changing environment, innovation, internet, learning agents, learning ecosystem, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, machine-to-machine communications, media/film, mobile learning, mobile technologies, MOOCs -- Massive Open Online Courses, more voice more choice more control, multimedia, Near Field Communication (NFC), new media literacies, online learning, online media, online tutoring, pace of change, personalized/customized learning, presentations, publishing, reinvent, relationships, robotics, social learning / networks, social media, society, staying relevant, teaching & learning, technologies for your home, technology (general), television, tools, trends, TVs, ubiquitous learning, user experience (UX), vision/possibilities, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
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From DSC:
In case it’s helpful, clicking on this link or on one of the images above will link you to a recent presentation that I did for an Interim course at Calvin College entitled, “Social Media for Business?” As the class had already covered a lot of the topics relating to social media, my job was to focus more on some of the recent emerging trends and technologies. I will continue to keep pulse checking on those technologies which will allow for ubiquitous, mobile (as well as from the living room), 24x7x365, multimedia-based learning.
NOTE:
- Almost all of the images on the slides are linked up to web-based resources; so if you see something of interest, go ahead and click on that image/slide in order to learn more about that topic/article/etc.
On 02/03/2012,
in 21st century, A/V -- audio/visual, art, Augmented Reality (AR), corporate / business world, creativity, education technology, emerging technologies, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, interaction design, interactivity, internet, K-12 related, learning ecosystem, learning spaces, presentations, smart classrooms, technologies for your home, technology (general), telecommunications, television, trends, TVs, vendors, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration,
by Daniel Christian
Is this the future of touchscreen tech? New video [from Corning] will blow your mind — from Mashable! by Samantha Murphy
Excerpt:
Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning has unveiled a follow-up YouTube video to its wildly successful “A Day Made of Glass,” providing another look into what the future could be like with the growth of glass touchscreen interfaces, from innovative chalkboards and activity tables in classrooms to uses for it in hospitals.
Corning released two versions of “A Day Made of Glass 2? — one with a narrator and another, abbreviated version without commentary — the video follows the life of young Amy and her family as they go through their day using various products made of glass. Amy does classwork on a glass tablet, controls the temperature of the car from the backseat and even attends a field trip at the Redwood Forrest with an interactive signage that brings learning to life. Her teacher also works with students on interactive touchscreen activity tables. Corning expects these activity tables to be rolled out in the near future.
Sample images (by DSC):
