learning in the cloud

LEARNING IN THE CLOUD: WHAT DO LEARNING PLATFORMS LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE?

Darren NerlandManager, Learning Innovation and Technology

darren.nerland@gatesfoundation.org

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundationwww.gatesfoundation.org

WHAT DID YOU LEARN LAST WEEK?

2020

Generation X is reshaping global politics

Internet use reaches 5 billion worldwide

The 5G standard is released

Texting by thinking

A cure for malaria

Progress with longevity extension

Ultra High Definition Television (4320p) is common in homes

Holographic TV is going mainstream

The first self-sufficient, car-free city in mainland China

30,000 drones are patrolling the skies of America

Mars 2020 rover mission

Video games with photo-realistic graphicshttp://www.futuretimeline.net

http://www.envisioning.io/horizons

FlexibilityUniversal access 

Reduction of costs Up to date software

Choice of applicationsPotential to be greener and more economical

WHAT CAN I DO NOW?Exploring Existing Solutions

TIE THEM ALL TOGETHER?• The purpose of the xAPI is to

store and provide access to learning experiences.

• The xAPI enables tracking of learning experiences, including

traditional records, such as scores or completion.

• Stores records of learners’

actions, like reading an article or watching a training video.

LEARNING PLATFORMS OF THE FUTURE WILL BE

• Immersive

• Asynchronous and Synchronous

• Wearable

• Be about experiences, not traditional learning

POINTS TO FOCUS ON

• Self Directed Learning

• Learning Communities

• Learning Paths / Certifications

• Multiple Modalities / Mobility

• Gamification / Badges

• Reporting / Metrics

• Registration

• Content Management

READING MATERIALS

“HELL, THERE ARE NO RULES HERE -- WE'RE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH

SOMETHING.”

~ THOMAS A. EDISON

Darren NerlandManager, Learning Innovation and Technology

darren.nerland@gatesfoundation.org

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundationwww.gatesfoundation.org