This post is provided by guest blogger, Debra Eungard, graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, MS in Training and Development program.

5 Emerging Technology Trends Higher Ed is Watching for in 2022 by Amelia Pang is an interesting read.  In the article, she discusses the 5 trends in technology that are on the rise in higher education.  Those 5 trends include the adoption of learning analytics and adaptive learning, mobile learning, artificial intelligence, short-form video-based learning, and advanced VR with immersive learning technologies.  

The article is an interesting read for both the facilitator and the learner in that it brings up the latest trends that can assist both sides of higher education.  From the facilitator’s perspective, these trends can be useful when organizing or creating content.  It allows them to integrate the latest technology. In addition to assisting the facilitator, the author is helping the learner as well by mentioning the latest trends that should be investigated. These emerging trends can assist with higher education as well as corporate training, presentations, and conferences.   

Pang, A. (2022, June 27). 5 emerging technology trends higher ed is watching for in 2022. Technology Solutions That Drive Education.        https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2021/12/5-emerging-technology-trends-higher-ed-watching-2022