Horizons Report -- Emerging Technology Trends

The 2011 Horizons Report is out. Each year, the Horizon Report introduces six emerging technologies or practices that are likely to enter mainstream use within the next five years.

It is 40 pages. Once you've read the report -- or at least the 6-page summary-- share it with friends and discuss these technology trends.

• Executive Summary (key trends, critical challenges, technology to watch, and the Horizon Project)
  
• Electronic books, mobiles:  Time-to-Adoption: <1 year
• Augmented reality, game-based learning:  Time-to-Adoption: 2-3 years
• Gesture-based computing, learning analytics:  Time-to-Adoption: 4-5 years

The report is produced by the New Media Consortium and Educause.

Slideshare presentation of Horizons Report:

http://www.slideshare.net/dreig/2011-horizonreport