80 likes | 212 Vues
On December 10, 2009, a pivotal discussion took place in Brisbane, centered around the intersection of digital education and emerging technologies. This event examined innovations like self-monitoring fitness applications, mobile networking, and continuous health monitoring, alongside the roles of RFID and GPS in everyday life. It prompted thoughtful questions about education's future, exploring the potential of virtual classrooms and the impact of technology on social structures. Participants reflected on the music industry's model and the relevance of physical facilities in modern education.
E N D
Digital Education NBN Discussion Brisbane Dec 10 2009
Domains of Digital Technologies Ultra-conscious (Extends/enhances awareness) Paramedic Triage Barcodes Self-monitoring fitness applications Avis Connect Optag Gypsii GPS networking app for mobiles Cisco video conferencing Speech SMS applications for the deaf Mudlarking Project Unique Ubiquitous (Time/space specific) Mobimission (Time/space independent) Cisco RFID asset tracking Waltham Forest Public Wireless RFID enabled credit cards GPS tracking in children’s mobile phones Continuous health Monitoring via PDA Wirelesses Mesh Networking Unconscious (Behind or out of unconscious awareness)
Innovation complexes TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION SOCIAL INNOVATION
Cathode ray tube “Neighbours” Televised Political Debates TV Advertising Industry Celebrity industry Technology Social
Digital Networks Virtual work Internet dating Wikipedia Massive Multi-user Online Games Technology Social
Relative Investment Human Infrastructure Technical Infrastructure How Much?
Some provocations for education: • Is the music industry a model for the education system? • Bots should be adopted as the new primary school class room? • How do we harvest and accredit web 2.0 learning? • The virtual classroom has no boundaries – Who will be the gatekeeper? • Which physical facilities still add value in the education process? • Which is a more important budget item the teacher or the IT infrastructure?