Faculty First Year Seminars 197EDUC11 - @TechTrends & the Future of Ed
Spring
2015
01
1.00
Torrey Trust
M 2:30PM 3:20PM
UMass Amherst
19799
New technologies and online tools are transforming learning and empowering learners. In this course, we will examine
the latest advances in the field of educational technology and discuss how these advances will redefine the future of K--?
12 and higher education. Topics covered include: 3D Printing, Maker Movement, Gamification, Wearable Technology, Ubiquitous Computing, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Learning, and Connected Learning. We will also critically examine the relationship between technology, access, knowledge, and power.
the latest advances in the field of educational technology and discuss how these advances will redefine the future of K--?
12 and higher education. Topics covered include: 3D Printing, Maker Movement, Gamification, Wearable Technology, Ubiquitous Computing, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Learning, and Connected Learning. We will also critically examine the relationship between technology, access, knowledge, and power.
Freshmen Only