Issues and Trends in Edtech in 2018
In 2017, trends in edtech included an increasing emphasis on open educational resources, adaptive learning, and stackable credentials. What edtech trends and issues did leaders think would impact our community in 2018? Will the higher education reauthorization act provide more flexibility for innovation? What are the implications for the growth of competency-based education and personalized learning? What policy issues do our community need to anticipate and actively help shape?
WCET’s visionaries and leaders discussed what edtech trends and issues they saw on the horizon.
Presenters:
Michael Horn
Author and Senior Strategist, Guild Education
Amy Laitinen
Director, Higher Education, New America
Alexandera (Sasha) Thackaberry
WCET Executive Council, Senior Vice President, Wave at D2L