From DSC:
Though we aren’t quite there yet, the pieces continue to come together to build a next generation learning platform that will help people reinvent themselves quickly, efficiently, constantly, and cost-effectively.
For those who craft narratives with data, consider subscribing to this stream of content [Christian]
On 12/12/2019,
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by Daniel Christian
Evergreen Data Visualization — from stephanieevergreen.com; with thanks to Mr. Pat Bailey for his post on LinkedIn.com about this resource
From DSC:
If you are using RSS feeds along with a product like Feedly, it might be worth subscribing to the stream of content originating at stephanieevergreen.com/blog/. I appreciated her designs in crafting/relaying narratives via the data that she has worked with.
On 12/11/2019,
in analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Asia, Australia, career development, change, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, computer science, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, data related items, emerging technologies, Europe, future, India, Microsoft, online learning, platforms, professional development, robotics, society, UK, United States,
by Daniel Christian
The Jobs of Tomorrow: LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report — from blog.linkedin.com by Guy Berger
Excerpt:
Here’s what you should know about this year’s emerging jobs.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make a strong showing on our Emerging Jobs lists, which is no surprise.
- Professionals are on the move, likely a result of factors like housing costs, political and regulatory change, or more flexibility with remote work opportunities.
- Demand for soft skills is likely to increase as automation becomes more widespread. Skills like communication, creativity, and collaboration are all virtually impossible to automate…
Also see these reports:
Online learning is here to stay.
The multibillion-dollar e-learning industry is taking off, and it’s staffing up to prepare. LinkedIn data shows the industry is snapping up both sales and tech talent, indicating continued customer demand for these types of solutions.
On 12/03/2019,
in accessibility / UDL, active learning, adjunct faculty, adult learning, analytics, attention, blended learning, CMS/LMS, colleges, community colleges, corporate universities / corporate training, Daniel S. Christian, data related items, digital learning, education technology, engagement / engaging students, face-to-face, faculty/staff, flipping -- inverted learning, formal learning, higher education, hybrid learning, instructional design, interactivity, internet, IT in HE, learning, learning ecosystem, learning preferences, online learning, pedagogy, platforms, student teaching/teacher education, student-related, teaching & learning, teaching online, training / L&D, United States, universities,
by Daniel Christian
2019 study of undergraduate students & information technology — from library.educause.edu
Excerpts:
Drawing on survey data from more than 40,000 students across 118 US institutions, this report highlights a number of important findings related to students’ technology preferences, supports, and experiences, with the goal of aiding technology and higher education professionals in improving student learning experiences and success.
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But they want to be more than in-class spectators:
- “I want my professors to stop reading PowerPoint slides word-for-word off of a screen, and to start using the technology at hand to create a different kind of lecture that will engage their students in the learning process.”
- “I’d love for there to be more interactive polling and questions during class. Even though I don’t like the idea of being in lecture every day, that would keep me more engaged if the instructors were more dynamic with their tech use.”
- “Integrate [technology] more into lectures. It’s very difficult to sit and watch you talk. Technology can be so beneficial to learning if used in the right ways to enhance and complement lectures. Use collaborative quizzes (Kahoot, etc.), let us research in class, etc.”
- “Provide more online learning tools such as interactive lectures where people on laptops or tablets can also engage with the material being presented.”
Figure 2. Student learning environment preferences for specific course-related activities and assignments
Recommendations
- Leverage analytics to gain a greater understanding of the student demographics that influence learning environment preferences.
- Continue to promote online success tools and provide training to students on their use through orientations and advisement sessions.
- Expand efforts to improve Wi-Fi reliability in campus housing and outdoor spaces.
- Allow students to use the devices that are most important to their academic success in the classroom.
- Establish a campus community to address accessibility issues and give “accessibility evangelists” a seat at the table.
From DSC:
Well students…you might find that you have a major surprise ahead of you — as a significant amount of your future learning/training will take place completely online. Go ask some folks who have graduated about their onboarding experiences. Then go ask people who have been in the workplace for over a decade. You’ll see what I mean.
On 11/27/2019,
in 21st century, Artificial Intelligence/Agents/LLMs/and Related, Asia, computer science, corporate / business world, dangers of the status quo, data related items, economics, emerging technologies, ethics, ideas, innovation, intelligent systems, law schools, leadership, legislatures / government / legal, morals/values, pace of change, platforms, policy, political science, privacy, programming, society, strategy, technology (general), the downsides of how people use tech, United States, vendors, vision/possibilities, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Why AI is a threat to democracy – and what we can do to stop it — from asumetech.com by Lawrence Cole
Excerpts:
In the US, however, we also have a tragic lack of foresight. Instead of creating a grand strategy for AI or for our long-term futures, the federal government has removed the financing of scientific and technical research. The money must therefore come from the private sector. But investors also expect a certain return. That is a problem. You cannot plan your R&D breakthroughs when working on fundamental technology and research. It would be great if the big tech companies had the luxury of working very hard without having to organize an annual conference to show off their newest and best whiz bang thing. Instead, we now have countless examples of bad decisions made by someone in the G-MAFIA, probably because they worked quickly. We begin to see the negative effects of the tension between doing research that is in the interest of humanity and making investors happy.
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The problem is that our technology has become increasingly sophisticated, but our thinking about what free speech is and what a free market economy looks like has not become that advanced. We tend to resort to very basic interpretations: free speech means that all speech is free, unless it conflicts with defamation laws, and that’s the end of the story. That is not the end of the story. We need to start a more sophisticated and intelligent conversation about our current laws, our emerging technology, and how we can make the two meet halfway.
So I absolutely believe that there is a way forward. But we have to come together and bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and DC, so that we can all steer the boat in the same direction.
— Amy Webb, futurist, NYU professor, founder of the Future Today Institute
Also see:
“FRONTLINE investigates the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, from fears about work and privacy to rivalry between the U.S. and China. The documentary traces a new industrial revolution that will reshape and disrupt our lives, our jobs and our world, and allow the emergence of the surveillance society.”
The film has five distinct messages about:
1. China’s AI Plan
2. The Promise of AI
3. The Future of Work
4. Surveillance Capitalism
5. The Surveillance State
On 11/04/2019,
in analytics, Asia, CMS/LMS, colleges, community colleges, computer science, data related items, education technology, emerging technologies, future of higher education, higher education, IT in HE, platforms, teaching & learning, tools, United States,
by Daniel Christian
Example products/awards:
Also see:
- The List of Winners of the 2019 FutureTech Breakthrough Award — from futuretech.org.tw
On 10/09/2019,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, business, career development, change, changing business models, cloud-based computing / apps / other cloud-related, collaboration, corporate / business world, Cost of legal services - including access, data related items, law schools, legal technologies, legislatures / government / legal, mobile technologies, new business models, technology (general), tools, trends, vendors, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
The Future Ready Lawyer — from Wolters Kluwer
Excerpts:
Leveraging technology as a strategic advantage is characteristics of high-performing businesses and professionals around the world. The same is true for the legal sector. Technology is a differentiator, and will become even more important as legal professionals recognize and leverage the unprecedented insights, capabilities and efficiencies that technology delivers. In addition, the emerging legal ecosystems will demand it, as tech-empowered players outside of the traditional legal profession continue to enter and disrupt the market.
From DSC:
It’s interesting to note how many times the words “technology” (205 times) and/or the word “technologies” (77 times) appear in that report.