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Top Emerging Technologies Shaping Instructional Design

January 7
15 mins

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Episode Description

Five new tools are reshaping how we design for real skill: spatial computing, generative AI co‑pilots, learning analytics with xAPI, adaptive learning, and immersive simulations. In this episode, Jackie walks through practical use cases, tiny starter activities, and simple design rules so you can test what works without overbuilding or overspending. The goal is clarity over flash—short experiences that improve a behavior you can measure and explain.

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EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: Teaching and Learning Edition (2025): Current trends, challenges, and key technologies shaping higher education teaching and learning.

Optima’s Spatial Computing in Education: Preparing for the Next Wave: Overview of what it is, why it matters in education, tips for adopting it successfully, and case studies in action.

Tiny Pilot Card (Canva Template): Make a copy, fill it out, and run your two-week pilot. No downloads needed. 

UNESCO: Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research: Practical, human-centered recommendations for policy and classroom use. Includes ethics and safety.

xAPI (Experience API) Overview: Explains xAPI, the ecosystem, what a Learning Record Store (LRS) is used for, and how these fit into learning design. 

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