Current and Future

Trends of Media and

Information
Haptics technology
Is a feedback technology (using
computer applications) that takes
advantage of the user’s sense of touch by
applying force, vibrations and/or motions
to the User. Simple haptics is used in game
controllers, joysticks and steering wheels
and is becoming more common in
Smartphones.
Contextual awareness
By combining ‘hard sensor’ information
such as where you are and the conditions
around you, combined with ‘soft sensors’
such as your calendar, your social
network and past preferences - future
devices will constantly learn about who
you are and how you live, work and play.
Voice and tone recognition
Not only can voice and tone recognition
be used to confirm a person’s identity but
tone recognition can be used to detect a
person’s health or emotional state.
This technology will open new
opportunities in security and healthcare –
with mobile applications.
Intelligent routing to devices
This technology will be useful to, for
example, local councils. While on the
move, staff will be able to provide the
precise description and location of a
street-based issue using Smartphones and
mobile devices that can take photos and
have GPS support. Intelligent routing will
then alert the responsible team to action.
Eye tracking technology
Eye tracking technology measures eye
positions and movements which are
analyzed through computer applications.
Future laptops, smartphones and tablets
could contain thousands of tiny imaging
sensors built into the display screen.
Eye tracking technology
• Law enforcement – lie detection
• Airport security – identifying suspicious
behavior, e.g. to catch terrorists before
they strike
• Retail – recording, monitoring and
analyzing consumer behavior to
‘tailor’ marketing to individuals
Eye tracking technology
• Safety - alerting and awakening a
drowsy or distracted driver would
save many lives
• Health care – assisting people with
disabilities or paralysis to
communicate (laptop) and improve
mobility (electric wheelchair)
Eye tracking technology
• Human - computer interaction – using
screen icons and a blink here or a
gaze there. Say goodbye to the mouse
and keyboard.
Internet glasses
Technology that can display images
directly onto our retinas while not blocking
our sight is being developed. This
technology can be used in eyeglasses
and have uses ranging from e-Gaming to
military defense. In the next 10-20 years
experts predict that Internet glasses will
replace Smartphones.
Internet glasses
Imagine these viewing experiences:
• Seeing building schematics and
locations of others (especially useful for
security or fire fighters)
• Giving a speech while information is
streamed to your eyeglasses in real time
Internet glasses
Imagine these viewing experiences:
• Receiving turn by turn directions as you
walk toward your destination
• Viewing virtual recipes while cooking
without losing your rhythm
Internet glasses
Imagine these viewing experiences:
• Walking down the street, seeing one of
your friends show up "on screen" 2
blocks and 1 cafe away
Which ones did you like best?
Which ones already exist?
Which ones do you think might
become a reality next year? Explain
your answer.
Do you think these technological
advances can make communication
in life better?
What problems or issues can they
solve?
What possible issues can you foresee
with these technologies? Explain your
answer.
Wearable Technology
- is also called wearable gadgets; it is a
category of technology devices that
can be worn by a costumer and often
include tracking information related to
health and fitness.
Smartwatch
- is a wearable computing device that
closely resembles a wristwatch or other
time-keeping device. In addition to
telling time, many smartwatches are
Bluetooth-capable.
Fitness tracker
- it is a gadget that can be worn by an
individual throughout the day to keep
track of various body parameters. Any
wearable fitness tracker needs the
person using it to input physiological
details such as their weight, height,
gender to help the tracker make better
sense of the data that it collects.
Heart Rate Monitoring Device
- A technology that will calculate and
monitor your heart rate.
When and where can a student who
has enrolled in an MOOC study and
submit projects or answers?
Describe “Visualizing Cultures” as a
traditional subject.
How many students first enrolled in
the course?
Why did the professors change the
course “Visualizing Japan” into an
MOOC platform?
What are its effects? Did it improve its
number of students?
How many professors worked on the
MOOC subject?
MOOC - Massive Open Online
Courses
are free online courses available for
anyone to enroll.
provide an affordable and flexible way
to learn new skills, advance your
career and deliver quality educational
experiences at scale.
 MOOC - Massive Open Online
Courses
Millionsof people around the world
use MOOCs to learn for a variety of
reasons, including: career
development, changing careers,
college preparations, supplemental
learning, lifelong learning, corporate
eLearning & training, and more.
Some Websites that offers MOOCs:
1. edX.org - it offers s innovative online
credentials in MicroMasters® programs
and Professional Certificates. Transform
your life with credit-eligible MicroMasters
programs in the most in-demand fields
today or learn new skills in exciting
Professional Certificates.
Some Websites that offers MOOCs:
2. https://www.educause.edu/- a nonprofit
association and community of IT leaders
and professional describe Massive Open
Online Course (MOOC) as “a model for
delivering learnings content online to any
person who wants to take a course, with no
limit on attendance. EDUCAUSE’s mission is
to advance higher education through the
use of information technology.
 Some Websites that offers MOOCs:
Popular Courses and Subjects on edX:
Programming Business Courses Management
Courses Courses
• Python Courses • Finance Courses • Data Analysis
• Java Courses • Marketing Courses Courses
• HTML Courses • International • Leadership
• Blockchain Business Courses Courses
Courses • Accounting
• Business Ethics
• Cloud Computing Courses
Courses • Supply Chain • Business Analysis
• DevOps Courses Management • Innovation
• App Development Courses Courses
Ubiquitous Learning
also called u-learning, is the
interaction between humans and
computers in order to learn. Ubiquitous
learning evolves learners being
constantly in contact with technology
always having the ability to learn.
Characteristics of Ubiquitous
Learning
Permanency - Both course material
and material produced by students is
never deleted on purpose; the only
time material is deleted is in unforeseen
circumstances. Further, student’s
performance and course materials are
continuously being updated.
Characteristics of Ubiquitous
Learning
Accessibility - Because learning data
like coursework, assignments, and
lectures are permanent, students
should always have access to the
material.
Characteristics of Ubiquitous
Learning
Immediacy - The information students
request may be local, stored on their
device, or not local, the data is most
likely stored on a server somewhere
and is accessed by the learner over
the internet.
Characteristics of Ubiquitous
Learning
Interactivity- Learners should be able
to interact with other people in their
“educational network.” These people
can include the teacher of the
course, classmates, or even experts in
the field.
Characteristics of Ubiquitous
Learning
Situating of instructional activities -
The problems and knowledge
gained from learning activities are
presented in a natural way or in a
way that would mimic a real-world
situation.
Characteristics of Ubiquitous
Learning
Adaptability- Technology should be
able to adapt to students’ changing
lives.