We discuss the trends and issues we observed during the weeks of June 15-July 12, 2015 as we flipped resources into our Flipboard magazine (http://bit.ly/trendsandissues). In this episode of our podcast, we discuss 4 trends. The first trend is a recurring one: AR and VR. Another term has emerged--mixed reality. AR continues to develop with a number of devices available. The second trend is all about ISTE. With the ISTE Conference ending on July 1, a number of articles have come out reflecting on ISTE.  The third trend is brain research. A number of articles describing research were flipped into our Flipboard magazine. The final trend is a continued mixture of recommendations on educational apps and Web site resources that deal with instructional issues. There were a number of helpful resources that included “top 10″ lists.

We have three recommended readings for the week.

8 Experiences You Should Try Right Now on Google Cardboard Right Now, CNet http://www.cnet.com/pictures/google-cardboard-best-apps/#ftag=CADf328eec
ISTE 2015: Highlights, Takeaways, Things to Use and Follow-Up On by Mark Gura https://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/iste-2016-highlights-takeaways-things-to-use-and-follow-up-on/
The Essentials of Instructional Design: Connecting Fundamental Principles with Process and Practice by Abbie Brown and Tim Green, http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/books/details/9781138797079/ (Shameless promotion!)

To cite the Trends & Issues podcast:

Brown, A. & Green, T. (Producers). (2015, July 12). Trends and Issues in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, and Learning Sciences [Audio Podcast]. Retrieved from http://trendsandissues.com/

Our next podcast episode will be July 26, 2015