Looking for The Next Big Thing?

Gartner offers opinions about what to pay attention to. Some are useful for marketing, some for learning, some for both, and some for neither.

Gartner Names Hot Technologies With Greatest Potential Impact (Antone Gonsalves/InformationWeek). via InformationWeek and [Techmeme]

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Tablet computers and recording software work well in traditional environments.

Many of us are looking for low threshold technologies that integrate well in traditional learning environments, that do not require a high degree of technical expertise, and that merge seamlessly with learning management system platforms. Here is some research data to support use of two such technologies.

Using Tablet Technology and Recording Software to Enhance Pedagogy - David Radosevich and Patricia Kahn, Innovate. via [Online Learning Update]

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Podcasting provides better support for learning than videotape.

Podcasting audio recordings of lectures provided a better technology solution for dental students’ needs than video recordings.

Podcasting Lectures - Sarah Brittain, Pietrek Glowacki, Jared Van Ittersum, and Lynn Johnson, Educause Quarterly. via [Online Learning Update]

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Video discussion, tagging and sharing tied to particular moments in time.

This online service will be available in September, and similar services will soon follow. I think this is potentially much more than "Flickr for video" and can see applications to eLearning.

Viddler to make moments in video searchable.

... sneak peek at a video sharing site due to launch in September, called Viddler. The company has focused on making the video publishing experience compelling and enabling discussion, tagging and sharing tied to particular moments in time. It’s a good looking system with smart features and a viable business model.

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