Trends and Futures of Education and Learning Technologies: The Web as a Disruptive Technology. Trends and Futures of Education: Implications for Distance Education Brent G. Wilson October 2001 For inclusion in a special issue of the Quarterly Review of Distance Education edited by Les Moller Distance education has been described as a disruptive technologyan innovation that, while initially posing no threat to established institutions, over time challenges conventional practices and contributes to new ways of thinking (Archer, Garrison, & Anderson, 1999).
At times like these, instructional designers and providers can benefit enormously by stepping back, reviewing broad trends, and forecasting likely scenarios based on those trends. Observers of distance education can point to a number of discernible trends affecting practice over the past several years. Current trends do not determine the future, but they can provide a basis for present action and an understanding of possible futures. Technologizing of School Systems Standardized competencies. System-side assessments and accountability. Elearning Through Recession & Future Growth. Five Mega-Trends That Will Shape the Next Decade | BNET. Webtrendmap.com's Top Trending Links - Web Trend Map. Updated: Change in internet access by age group, 2000-2010.