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What’s Coming
Continued explosion of Web 2.0 tools – some leveling off and replacements
Immersive virtual worlds as learning environments 3D “engines” built into software (Second Life, Lively,
3B) More 3D modeling, robotics, holographic software Increased use of GIS with mashups Radical redesign of the IMS as we know it Move away from 2D digital assets to 3D in LORs Interoperability and extensibility 7-8 years – (a prediction) pirmary Web interface begins
to morph to 3D; 2D lives alongside 3D or in it for a while
Current State of the Current IMS Products
In the 3rd Phase of Add-Ons and Bundling
Adding more tools in general
Adding limited Web 2.0-like tools or proprietary mashups
Going some measure towards integration with other software or increasing interoperability via open APIs
But may still lack sufficient agility for early adopters who think the current IMS format is too limiting
Current IMS (CMS) – What’s the Beef?
Unilateral publication formats
Labeled as false start; replicated existing classrooms
Assumes more passive consumer of information
Monolithic and they don’t play well with others (API’s not truly open) – lack of interoperability
Scott Leslie’s Video: The Future CMS slide 34 – 35 http://www.edtechpost.ca/gems/TheFutureCMS3.htm
My Predictions 6 Months Ago for the Future IMS
Would be a part of a mix of systems for tracking learning experiences & cease to exist as the whole enchilada
Would run side-by-side at institutions with other more flexible and interoperable approaches, faculty would invent their own PLEs
Primarily would handle administrative functions, likely morphing to an LMOS (Learning Management Operating System), backbone for layering
The Future IMS - My Current Predictions (October 2008)
Existing IMSs, including Open Source will be overshadowed by newcomers and may change too slowly or too late to stay competitive/keep market share
There may still be a role for them as an LMOS
The PLE and repurposing of NetVibes and iGoogle for teaching won’t be needed for very long
The iGoogle, Netvibes Phenomenon to Create a Personal Learning Environment
A Portal to Media Literacy, M. Weschhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4yApagnr0s – min 28
NetVibes http://www.netvibes.com/#General
iGoogle http://www.google.com/ig
The Future IMS - My Current Predictions (October 2008)
Newcomers are starting to emerge with radically different IMS designs:
Built-in Web 2.0 functionality
Boundaries going well beyond the course space
Integration with dozens if not hundreds of applications through pre-loaded and customizable widgets (open APIs)
Social networking is matter-of-fact
Multiple-way sends are matter-of-fact
Current Examples of Widget Integration
Look to Wikis or Facebook as examples
http://omblicker.wetpaint.com/ http://www.facebook.com/apps/