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LEARNING IN THE CLOUD: WHAT DO LEARNING PLATFORMS LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE?
Darren NerlandManager, Learning Innovation and Technology
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundationwww.gatesfoundation.org
WHAT DID YOU LEARN LAST WEEK?
2020
Generation X is reshaping global politics
Internet use reaches 5 billion worldwide
The 5G standard is released
Texting by thinking
A cure for malaria
Progress with longevity extension
Ultra High Definition Television (4320p) is common in homes
Holographic TV is going mainstream
The first self-sufficient, car-free city in mainland China
30,000 drones are patrolling the skies of America
Mars 2020 rover mission
Video games with photo-realistic graphicshttp://www.futuretimeline.net
http://www.envisioning.io/horizons
FlexibilityUniversal access
Reduction of costs Up to date software
Choice of applicationsPotential to be greener and more economical
WHAT CAN I DO NOW?Exploring Existing Solutions
TIE THEM ALL TOGETHER?• The purpose of the xAPI is to
store and provide access to learning experiences.
• The xAPI enables tracking of learning experiences, including
traditional records, such as scores or completion.
• Stores records of learners’
actions, like reading an article or watching a training video.
LEARNING PLATFORMS OF THE FUTURE WILL BE
• Immersive
• Asynchronous and Synchronous
• Wearable
• Be about experiences, not traditional learning
POINTS TO FOCUS ON
• Self Directed Learning
• Learning Communities
• Learning Paths / Certifications
• Multiple Modalities / Mobility
• Gamification / Badges
• Reporting / Metrics
• Registration
• Content Management
READING MATERIALS
“HELL, THERE ARE NO RULES HERE -- WE'RE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH
SOMETHING.”
~ THOMAS A. EDISON
Darren NerlandManager, Learning Innovation and Technology
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundationwww.gatesfoundation.org
