Mobile, wireless, connected Information clouds and learning

Mark van ‘t Hooft's article gives a nice overview of the ways wireless technology might change education. I like that he touches on the idea of locaton-based and context aware applications which could bring learning into the world. Another idea I liked was that learning would be possible anytime and anywhere.

The article also points out that the user will become more in control and personalization will be more prevalent. I think the ability of the user to follow their own curiosity will lead to greater engagement with the subject.

The dislocation of learning from the classroom may make instructional designers more important. With so many options for learning and so much information, having clear instructional goals may become a critical piece to evaluating learning.