1. Crystal Ball Gazing: A look at one possible future of how education can be transformed by technology. Jym Brittain, Director Center for Teaching and Learning Northeastern State University Available at http://ctl.nsuok.edu/drupal

2. Current “Leading Edge” ● Distance Learning ● Podcasting

4. Example Podcast

5. Prediction Mobile Learning or M-Learning

6. Rationale of Prediction ● The Goals of the distance learning program at NSU are: · making educational opportunities more affordable for students; · increasing student access by increasing scheduling flexibility; · increasing student access by making courses available at convenient locations; · improving the quality of course offerings; · increasing NSU's access to new audiences; · increasing enrollments; · creating opportunities for faculty development

7. ● “…our state’s future is going to be determined, in large part, by our ability to educate our citizens so they can compete globally. Currently, we are below the national average in the percentage of our population with college degrees, so there is much to do. ● Oklahoma is fortunate that Gov. Brad Henry and our Legislature value higher education as an engine for economic growth “ ● January 2007 :: Message From Chancellor Glen D. Johnson

8. Current Mobile Technology ● Presentation devices ● Podcast receivers ● Multimedia capable ● Internet devices ● - Small screens ● - Slow net access ● - Other limitations? UBIQUITOUS

9. Existing Technology

10. Emerging Technology

11. Connection Rates http://www.phoneplusmag.com/articles/825/71h241551435767.html?src=/wireless.html NTT DoCoMo achieves 5Gbps downlink in 4G field trials Posted Feb 11th 2007 www.engadget.comwww.engadget.com

12. Implications Current Technology Growth in Online Learning Increased Access Scheduling Flexibility Location Flexibility Tied to network availability Text presentation limitations Prediction Explosive Growth Universal Access (location and time) Multimedia Delivery

13. Emerging Field of Study

14. Experimental Implementation

15. What’s Needed ● Infrastructure – Blanket coverage ● Instructional Models ● Authoring/Delivery tools ● Professional Development ● Patience

16. Questions? Jym Brittain Center for Teaching and Learning Northeastern State University 918-444-5859 brittaij@nsuok.edu Presentation available at http://ctl.nsuok.edu/drupal