2013 NMC Horizon Report for Higher Education

The 2013 NMC Horizon Report for Higher Education makes for some interesting reading as usual. Its 6 technologies to watch are as follows:

Near-term horizon (next 12 months):

• Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
• Tablet to computing

Mid-Term horizon (2 to 3 years):

• Games and gamification
• Learning analytics

Far-term horizon (4 to 5 years):

• 3D printing
• Wearable teachnology

One of the key observations is ... "Simply capitalizing on new technology is not enough; the new models must use these tools and services to engage students on a deeper level." (p.9) To access the full report, click here.