Over the last few years, we’ve seen technology evolve in new and exciting ways. Join Brian Pichman
of the Evolve Project as he highlights this year’s biggest technology trends and what
those trends mean for libraries. What changes are we expecting to see for 2019, what will be a fad,
and what will the hot tech everyone is talking about. From drones to virtual reality, to creating and
innovating, and crazy new inventions - you’ll be left with lots of great ideas, how to stay informed, and
how to prepare for what’s ahead.
Technology Trends 2019 and Beyond Wyoming Steam Conference
1. Technology Trends 2019 and Beyond
Brian Pichman | Director of Strategic Innovation | Evolve Project
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2. Agenda
Over the last few years, we’ve seen technology evolve in new and exciting ways. Join Brian Pichman
of the Evolve Project as he highlights this year’s biggest technology trends and what
those trends mean for libraries. What changes are we expecting to see for 2019, what will be a fad,
and what will the hot tech everyone is talking about. From drones to virtual reality, to creating and
innovating, and crazy new inventions - you’ll be left with lots of great ideas, how to stay informed, and
how to prepare for what’s ahead.
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The Internet of Things and Connected Self are bringing tech closer to
people and piling on tons and tons of data about ourselves, each other,
and who we associate with. Increase of connected devices has increased
over the years
Almost Everything We Do Has A Tech Component
Technology Is All Around Us !
Technology is just a tool. In terms
of getting the kids working
together and motivating them,
the teacher is the most important
-Bill Gates
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https://www.ted.com/talks/skylar_tibbits_the_emergence_of_4d_printing
“ Think: a printed cube that folds before your eyes, or a printed pipe
able to sense the need to expand or contract.”
4D printing adds the dimension of transformation over time.
4D Printing
Gartner Chart !
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Smart Dust a system of many tiny devices that have sensors, cameras,
and more that can detect light, vibration, chemicals, you name it.
Measuring Environments, People, and More
Smart Dust
Gartner Chart !
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Connected Lives
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Connected Self
Connected Home
Internet of Things
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Smart Technology
Interactive
Technology
STEAM
AR/VR
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Technology Trends
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AI and Robots
Machine
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Artificial
Intelligence
Autonomous
Machines
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Smart Technology
Interactive
Technology
STEAM
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Connected Lives
Connected Self
Connected Home
Internet of Things
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Technology Trends
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Big Data and Security
Smart Technology
Project Based
Learning
STEAM
AR/VR
Connected Lives
Connected Self
Connected Home
Internet of Things
AI and Robots
Machine
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Artificial
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Privacy
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15. Smart Technologies
The way people learn and interact with education is changing. Competency based education is focused on skill
based learning, and project based learning takes an approach of learning in which learners explore through actual
challenges.
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Leveraging new teaching methodologies with technology
Smart Technologies !
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Online Learning
The use of online learning
platforms have increased over
the years; from within
corporations and libraries
using learning platforms for
self-paced learning.
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Teaching Tools
The use of integrated teaching
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Educational Technologies
Moving from a more hands-on
approach to learning various
skills. There are more
opportunities to teach
through STEAM (such as
creation of a sewable circuits,
3D robotics, and more).
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Tech 3D Printing, prototyping, and problem solving.
Robo 3D C2 Printer
Smart Educational Technology
3D Printing – Robo 3D !
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Draw in 3D, expanding art education, patience, and creativity.
3Doodler Create Plus
Smart Educational Technology
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Learn about manufacturing printing with a carving machine.
Carvey
Smart Educational Technology
Carvey by Inventables !
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Ozobots are robust interactive robots that can read colored lines; and
based on line patterns; can move, turn, dance, and more.
Learn how to code by drawing
Smart Educational Technology
Ozobots !
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The Finch was designed to allow students to write richly interactive
programs. On-board features include:
Light, temperature, and obstacle sensors, Accelerometers, Motors,
Buzzer, Full-color beak LED, Pen mount for drawing capability, Plugs into
USB port - no batteries required
Programmable Robot
Smart Educational Technology
Finch Robot from Birdbrain Technologies !
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Guide Through Library (Follow The Ball)
People Approach The Ball – Curiosity
Easily Programmable
Drivable Robotic Ball
Smart Educational Technology
SPRK+ Sphero !
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Learn coding and how to use the internet of things. Put blocks together
to trigger commands and hooks to twitter, your home automation
systems, and more.
Programmable Blocks that connect via Bluetooth
Smart Educational Technology
SAM Labs !
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Fun activities to program a robot using Arduino.
This low cost robot allows students to program common robotic tasks
such as:
Line Following
Light Seeking
Barrier Detection
Autonomous Roaming
Creative Experimentation
Programmable Robots loaded with Sensors
Smart Educational Technology
Wink Robot from Plum Geeks !
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LRF are cute social robots that can be programmed wirelessly and
interact with each other.
Social Robots to Teach Coding
Smart Educational Technology
Little Robot Friends !
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littleBits is an open source library of electronic modules that snap
together with tiny magnets for prototyping, learning, and fun.
Prototyping with Electronics
Smart Educational Technology
littleBits !
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Circuit Scribe is a rollerball pen that writes with non-toxic conductive
silver ink. It makes creating circuits as easy as doodling.
Draw circuits and learn about circuits
Smart Educational Technology
Circuit Scribe !
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Squishy Circuits is a craft driven opportunity to learn and shape circuits
using conductive and non conductive dough.
Create Circuits and Learn about Conductivity
Smart Educational Technology
Squishy Circuits !
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Hummingbird is designed to enable engineering and robotics activities
for ages 13 and up (10 with adult supervision) that involve the making of
robots, kinetic sculptures, and animatronics built out of a combination of
kit parts and crafting materials.
Build a robotics kit
Smart Educational Technology
Hummingbird Kit from Birdbrain Technologies !
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Cubetto is a curious bot that is programmed using tiles and a board. Help
Cubetto travel along the world (the play mat) by following along
Cubetto’s book of adventures.
Program A Robot without a Computer
Smart Educational Technology
Cubetto from Primo Toys !
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Control Dash & Dot to move, light up, make sounds, and interact with
each other. This dynamic duo can do anything you set your mind to.
Program and Control Interactive Robots
Smart Educational Technology
Dash and Dot !
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Uses soft and strong rubber shapes to teach younger children about
shapes in a fun and interactive way, using an iPad or Android Tablet
Tactile Learning
Smart Educational Technology
Tiggly !
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Allows for an interactive play experience that blends physical play with
digital play. Learn about spelling, counting, drawing, physics, geometry,
and so much more.
Tactile Early Education Game
Smart Educational Technology
Osmo !
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Learn about Circuits using an augmented layer with an app!
You can also program the circuits through the app.
Learning About Circuits
Smart Educational Technology
LightUp !
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Cubelets are incredibly fun and easy. Build your own robot in seconds,
without any programming.
Build A Robot Using Blocks
Smart Educational Technology
Cubelets by Modular Robotics !
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Learn how to code without a computer. Either using tactile squares or
pressing the buttons on the bot, program your robot to move.
Code Robots without a Computer
Smart Educational Technology
BeeBots and BlueBots by Terrapin !
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Augmented and Virtual Reality
Augmented
Physical Environment
Visible with Virtual
Overlay
Virtual Reality
Fully Immersive
Experience
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Connected Lives !
Connected
Self
Individuals are connected to devices that record data about their interactions.
Gamification of Health
• Compete with friends with:
• Steps
• Calories Burned
• Food Eaten
Tracking
• Movement
• Health
• Where you left “things”
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Connected Lives !
Connected
Homes
Homes are connected to devices that record data about our home usages and
interactions.
Offers Convenience
• Automation
• Energy Savings
• Track Energy Usage
Offers Security
• Alarms, Lights, Cameras
• Log of who unlocked doors, walked past sensors, who arrived home all with time
stamps.
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Robots and Automations !
Automate By connecting our homes with our lives and rooting technology deeper into our
everyday lives, there is opportunities for even more automation.
Robots offer a sense of convenience and efficiency.
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Watson is a question answering computer system capable of answering
questions posed in natural language, developed in IBM's DeepQA project by a
research team led by principal investigator David Ferrucci. Watson was named
after IBM's first CEO, industrialist Thomas J. Watson.
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Remember when it was “cool” to have a 32MB Flash Drive.
Storage Usage
What does it look like in the future
Big Data – Consuming and Building !
“90% of data today was produced
in the last 2 years” – Renne James
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Taking Connected Selves + Home + Robots
Everything Is Connected !
In the future; expect to see 5G Cellular Coverage
What does this mean to our infrastructure?
77% of Americans own a
Smart Mobile Device
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Why do People Attack?
Financial Gain
• Stocks
• Getting Paid
• Selling of information
Data Theft
• For a single person
• For a bundle of people
Just Because
• Malicious
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Google Isn’t Always Your Friend !
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Dual Factor Authentication
After logging in; verify login via Email, SMS, or an app with a code.
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Credit Card Tools for Online Shopping
Check out Privacy.Com
https://privacy.com/joi
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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/04/technology/fake-videos-deepfakes.html
http://www.graphics.stanford.edu/~niessner/thies2016face.html
127. Bringing This Together
How can we apply what we see changing in technology, what is on the horizon, and what is
coming tomorrow to better prepare our students?
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Pulling It Together !
Lots of idea building, often kept
secret behind patents and NDAs
Hoarding of Ideas
1980s
Taking the innovators and
designers and blending them
with the hackers to create new
things
Maker Movement
2000s
One of the first inventions was
considered fire
Invention of Fire
1 Million Years Ago
Taking things apart, rebuilding,
looking at improving by breaking
down existing things
Hacking Movement
1990s
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The Next Evolution
Solver Movement
The idea of taking a maker space and turning it into a solver space; by building tangible solutions to community based issues – solving poverty,
water quality, homelessness, creating equality, etc.
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Staying Informed
• CES Conference (Consumer Electronic Show)
• Attend Technology Conferences and Events
• Meet Up Groups
• Watch Kickstarter/Indiegogo
• Online/Print Publications: TechCrunch, Forbes, Fast Company
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Final Thoughts !
We are at a point where we need to educate our students about the
advancements in technology and help them steer the direction of future
evolution of tech.
Is technology bringing us together or pushing us apart?
Are we too dependent on technology?
What happens if something “breaks”?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6cNdhOKwi0
What Does All This Technology Do