Horizon Report

The Horizon Report taught me a lot about emerging technologies in the classroom.  I did not realize that schools were already turning towards a “bring your own device” movement.  I do not necessarily agree with this movement because I do not think it is fair to students that may not have the money to have their own device.  Even though students do work better on their own devices, most students today learn technology very quickly and are familiar with a lot of different types of technology and devices.  I also did not even know what cloud computing was until I read the Horizon Report.  I have used Google docs and Google hangouts in some college courses before, but I had never heard these be described as cloud computing.  A flaw with this method is that all students will need devices in the classroom and preferably at home and students also need good connections at home. 

Games and gamification is not something that is completely new.  I learned from computer games even when I was younger and it was the thing I looked forward to most.  Learning analytics is a very interesting method.  Tracking a student can be very helpful to a student and the teacher.  I really enjoyed reading about the Hackathon that was part of the internet of things.  I find it amazing that high school students can program and develop apps.  Wearable technology is still being developed and has not quite had a huge impact on education ye