Presentation for LIS630, spring 2014 Most information is from the Horizon Report 2014 for Higher Ed: http://www.nmc.org/publications/2014-horizon-report-higher-ed

1. 2/12/2014
Emerging Tech in Libraries
for LIS630
Beth Filar Williams
Coordinator of Library Services for Distance Learning
& Interim Head of the Digital Media Commons
efwilli3@uncg.edu

2. What do you think is the next trend in
libraries and technology?

3. Horizon Report
 International team of experts, fall 2013
 Consensus on 6 trends , 6 challenges , 6 developments in
educational technology
 Used the Creative Classrooms Research model to ID
implications of these 18 topics
 Criteria - potential relevance to teaching, learning, and
creative inquiry in HE
Read the Horizon Report:
http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2014-nmc-horizon-report-he-EN.pdf

4. From European Commission Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPT
http://is.jrc.ec.europa.eu/pages/EAP/SCALECCR.html

5. Trends (Fast, 1-2 years)
> Growing Ubiquity of Social Media
> Integration of Online, Hybrid, and Collaborative Learning
Google Hangouts
for group work
Swank Digital Campus- embed lesson plans
Our 10 module,
multimedia, info lit,
research tutorial
Great for sharing student…
or instructor's videos
Jing for screensharing

6. Trends (mid-range, 3-5 years)
>Rise of Data-Driven Learning and Assessment
>Shift from Students as Consumers to Students as Creators
Google Analytics
data on website
usage
Concept Codify for online card sorting
For navigation menu testing online
Libguides stats

7. “Shift from Students as Consumers to Students as Creators”
UNCG Libraries Digital Media Commons

8. UNCG’s DMC/Makerspace
http://uncg.libguides.com/makerspace
Just Ideas ….
 MakerSpace Curriculum with LIS dept
 Maker Exhibits – in DMC & online
 Software + instruction on use
 Visiting Lecturers
 Makerspace campus group (interdisciplinary)
 Video production room – w/Chroma key options
 A media conversion lab
 Closed in rooms where groups can work on media projects
 An electronic display like Microtile of student work
 Training Room with computers
 Robotics area (raspberry Pi, arduinos… )
 Kiln for making glass work (w/o ventilation?)
 Sewing machines….

9. Trends (Long, 5+ years)
>Agile Approaches to Change
>Evolution of Online Learning
UNCG + WFU
Libraries Conference
How Librarians assist MOOCs
article by Beth Filar Williams

10. Challenges (Solvable)
> Low Digital Fluency of Faculty
> Relative Lack of Rewards for Teaching
http://jiscdesignstudio.pbworks.com

11. Challenges (Difficult)
> Competition from New Models of Education
> Scaling Teaching Innovations
Infographic by C. Cross, DMC

12. Challenges (Wicked)
> Expanding Access
> Keeping Education Relevant

13. Developments
(which will influence these trends & challenges)
Time-to-Adoption Horizon: < Year
> Flipped Classroom
> Learning Analytics
Time-to-Adoption Horizon: 2-3 Years
> 3D Printing
> Games and Gamification
Time-to-Adoption Horizon: 4-5 Years
> Quantified Self (like fitbits)
> Virtual Assistants (think SIRI)

14. References & Useful Sites
 UNCG Libraries Makerspace guide:
http://uncg.libguides.com/makerspace
 Sloan Consortium (online learning)
http://sloanconsortium.org/
 EDUCAUSE (Higher Ed & IT)
http://www.educause.edu/
 Brian Mathews’ Think Like a Start Up
http://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/18649
 Beth’s notes from Global Learning Technology Conference
http://uncglibprofdev.blogspot.com/2013/10/global-learningtechnology-conference.html
 UNCG Libraries Instructional Technology Toolkit
http://uncg.libguides.com/toolkit