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Steve Wheeler from Plymouth University on new technology in learning

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Steve Wheeler, Associate Professor of Learning Technology at Plymouth University, returns to the Learning Technologies 2012 Conference in January with a thought-provoking glimpse into the next generation of technology expected to impact the L&D profession.

The Learning Technologies Conference in January will again bring out its crystal ball in the form of Plymouth University’s Steve Wheeler to share his thoughts on the emerging technologies in learning and development.

Conference Chair Donald Taylor, looking ahead to Steve Wheeler’s session, said: “The pace of new technology in learning shows no signs of flagging, and the pace of adoption seems phenomenally fast. Mobile learning hit the peak of hype and went through the nadir of irrelevance in a matter of a few short years and is now solidly mainstream.”

“What other technologies can we expect to follow the same route and be impacting our learning lives at work in the near future? We’ve invited Steve Wheeler back to help us find out!”

Touch screen and non-touch technologies, 3D capability, interactive handheld devices and social media - all are transforming some areas of learning and development. On the horizon, augmented and mixed reality, 3D printing and other innovations are heading in our direction. In the light of these developments this presentation will pose several questions: What changes can we expect to see in L&D in the next few years? What will be the benefits and limitations of new technologies on learners? How might we need to change our practices to harness the power and potential of these new technologies?

There are many possible learning futures, and each L&D professional has choices to make. With an eye on some of the possible futures of learning, we will explore these issues in relation to: New and emerging learning technologies; Changing roles and responsibilities; Location independent learning environments; Emerging ambient control interfaces; Alternative modes of assessment and feedback.

Steve Wheeler’s ‘New technologies’ session takes place on Thursday 26 January 2012, from 11:30 - 12:30. To book places for January’s conference, visit the Learning Technologies Conference programme and bookings web site.

To keep up to date with all the latest news and January 2013 event developments, visit www.learningtechnologies.co.uk and www.learningandskillsevents.com.

About Learning Technologies 2013, Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 January 2013, Olympia 2, London

The Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference is Europe's leading showcase of the technology used for learning at work and provides a wealth of content from the leading exhibitors in the field and a free seminar programme running in five theatres in the exhibition hall. The conference, running alongside the exhibition has expert sessions on learning technology, strategy and the issues facing L&D from some of the leading learning thinkers and visionaries in the industry.

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About Learning and Skills 2013, Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 January 2013,  Olympia 2, London

Learning and Skills 2013 is co-located with the Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference. The Learning and Skills exhibition showcases the entire spectrum of methods, products and services for workplace learning with a focus on people development, learning and performance, learning resources and HR systems and services and is built around a multi-streamed programme of free seminars in four theatres on the exhibition floor.

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The combination of Learning Technologies and Learning and Skills provides access to more than 200 exhibitors and over 120 free-of-charge seminars and is the must attend event for all learning and development professionals.