This report is an eye-opener, and possibly one of my favourite readings during this course. It really clearly discusses the current trends and challenges relating to ICT use for students; generally in educational and social contexts, but it also links to work environments which students will be a part of in the future.
I'm excited when looking at the wide range of technologies that are expected to be in use in education in the near future. I nearly laughed when I read that the 'long term' horizon was considered to be four or five years away - not what I would normally consider to be 'long term'. But then again, technology is being developed and changing so rapidly that it would be impossible to make even an educated guess about what technologies will be being introduced in the next twenty years.
When I've graduated, the Horizon Report is something that I will definitely continue to read. I won't have three hours a week of classes or a university lecturer to rely on to keep me up-to-date. It is going to be really important to stay on top of the new developments in technology as it will be very easy to fall behind in this area.
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