Learning technologies: understanding what's hot, what's not and why
Learning Technologies 2019 has invited Dani Johnson, Steve Wheeler and David Kelly to help the conference to identify which technologies will have an impact on workplace learning in the future.
What’s new and exciting in the world of learning technology? What has practical application and which tools are little more than just shiny toys?
“This perennially popular session gets beyond the hype to bring us a carefully curated view of just which technologies L&D should be paying attention to and how they are going to have a big impact on workplace learning in the future. In addition this year we explore some key trends in vendor offerings - and how they affect you,” points out Donald H Taylor, Conference Chair, Learning Technologies.
AI, AR, VR…we hear so much about new technologies and how they might be applied in learning. But keeping up with the latest trends and understanding how you might start to use them in practice can be challenging. Thankfully, Dani Johnson, David Kelly and Steve Wheeler are on hand to help. In this exciting session we’ll explore both the art of the possible and the emerging learning technology of tomorrow, while keeping one foot in reality as we look at what can be used today for impact.
The session, “Learning technologies: understanding what's hot, what's not and why” takes place at Learning Technologies 2019, day one, 13 February, 11:15.
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Glimpse the latest new technologies being used in learning
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Understand the broader tech trends that could lend themselves to learning in the future
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See how learning technologies are changing
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Recognise the organisational drivers behind the adoption of new tech trends
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Be inspired by what’s next in L&D technologies
Learning Technologies 2019 takes place on 13 and 14 February at its new home, ExCeL London. The full conference programme along with conference booking and early-bird rates is available via the Learning Technologies Conference web pages.
About Dani Johnson
Co-founder, Principal Analyst, RedThread Research
Dani is a co-founder and principal analyst for RedThread Research. She has spent the majority of her career writing about, conducting research in, and consulting on human capital practices and technology. Before starting RedThread, Dani led the Learning and Career research practice at Bersin. She also led the Human Resource Competency Study with the University of Michigan and the RBL Group, which resulted in her co authoring the book, HR Competencies: Mastery at the Intersection of People and Business. Dani holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University.
About Steve Wheeler
Learning Innovations Consultant, Steve Wheeler Associates Limited
Steve Wheeler is a Learning Innovations Consultant and former Associate Professor of Learning Technologies at the Plymouth Institute of Education where he chaired the Learning Futures group and led the Computing and Science education teams. He continues to research into technology supported learning and distance education, with particular emphasis on the use of social media and Web 2.0 technologies, and also has research interests in mobile learning and cybercultures.
About David Kelly
Executive Director, The eLearning Guild
David Kelly is the executive vice president and executive director of The eLearning Guild. David has been a learning and performance consultant and training director for more than 15 years. He is a leading voice exploring how technology can be used to enhance training, education, learning, and organizational performance.