In this 8-10-page paper, you will explore emerging themes in the field of educational technology
and elucidate educator perspectives in order to project future directions while grappling with
several current issues facing the field.
By asking leaders in the field of educational technology, the Horizon Report conducts annual
research to gauge future developments for technologies, project those that will likely impact
teaching and learning, and determine when these are likely to be adopted for use in classrooms.
Using your textbook, recent editions of the Horizon Report, information gleaned from Gartner’s
Hype cycle, and recent scholarly literature you will map the current landscape, look into the
future, and predict three trends that are likely to have significant impact and what these trends
will likely mean for teachers and for students.
The paper must be supported by at least 10 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. Sources
should be within 5 years. The paper must be submitted as a Word document in APA format.
