Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

It's always fun to look back on the previous year's predictions to see where they went wrong. That said, what I notice here is that many of the predictions covered widespread multi-year trends which are impossible to evaluate in the context of a single year. Were educators focused on "re-energized and refocused on personalized and intentional outcomes for students?" Who knows! Did institutions "continue to be student-centric and make sure every aspect of their experience and support allows learners to persist." Couldn't say! How about "technology that is affordable and easy to use (to) help learning flex to meet students where they are?" No idea. Did states "get serious about re-engaging and incentivizing students with some college credit but no degree?" Haven't a clue. Interesting predictions are really hard to make, which is why so few people actually make them.

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