NMC Report

TECHNOLOGY

One of the technologies discussed in the NMC Horizon Report was “Gesture-Based Computing.”

My Thoughts: This technology brings a new concept to the way we think about computing capabilities. Gesture based computing would allow for individuals to use the body in order to perform the normal computing practices. This would be essential for on the go individuals who constantly multitask without the hindrance of a keyboard and mouse. This technology would change the way collaborative meetings are held so that everyone would be able to participate seamless without interrupting another individual’s creative concepts on one display screen.

Forces that may reduce success:

1. Technological: The concept is nowhere near the need capabilities in order to make this concept seamless in real-time. In the next ten-fifteen years this concept can become more attainable.

2. Financial: The introduction of this technology may be not cost effective enough for this concept to become widely adopted initially.

TREND

One of the trends discussed in the NMC Horizon Report stated “People expect to be able to work, learn and study whenever and wherever they want to.”

My Thoughts: This trend is essential to the everyday life of the modern on-the-go American individual today. Technology has increasingly made this more attainable with all of the mobile apps that have been incorporated into our daily lives. The greatest benefit to being able to work, learn and study. On-the-go means you can always find time to incorporate these into your daily life. No matter if you are in the doctor’s office or vacationing, the information is always attainable and accessible.

Forces that may reduce success:

1. Global: Being able to work, learn and study may be difficult in remote locations as Wi-Fi is not always accessible. Most of this technology heavily relies on the accessibility of the internet.

2. Economical: The corporations responsible for implementing  this technology may jeopardize  financial earning potential by installing in locations that may not be able to utilize the technology or provide the required return on investment.

Reference:

Horizon Report. (2012). New Media Corporation. Retrieved from http://www.ctudoctoral.net/file.php/1038/2012-Horizon-Report-HE.pdf