The New Media Consortium has published the Horizon 2009 Report: The K-12 Edition. The Horizon reports are best known for their predictions regarding emerging technologies. Some of the predictions are unsurprising, such as increased mobile device use and cloud computing. Other predictions are more intriguing, such as “smart objects” which …”combine a unique identifier with sensors and network access to link physical objects with a wealth of virtual information.” From the report:
The digital divide, once seen as a factor of wealth, is now seen as a factor of education: those who have the opportunity to learn technology skills are in a better position to obtain and make use of technology than those who do not. Evolving occupations, multiple careers, and an increasingly mobile workforce contribute to this trend.
