Giving Compass' Take:

• In this EdSurge post, NYC Media Lab describes its work building technologies to shape our education system, most notably through 5G, mobile AR/VR and artificial intelligence.

• Which of these technological advances will prove most useful in 2019? Will access and cost be issues to watch?

• Here's more on unlocking the potential of edtech for teachers.

Education and cutting-edge technologies are core to the many programs at NYC Media Lab, where we lead university-corporate partnerships, communications and events. The goal is to merge engineering and design research happening at the city’s universities with resources and opportunities from the media and technology industry—to develop new prototypes, explore applied R&D projects, launch new companies and encourage the latest thinking.

Of the many emerging technologies NYC Media Lab explores, a few in particular stand out as keys to building the classroom of the future. 5G technology and edge computing will reshape education with lightning speeds. Mobile AR, VR, and voice technologies are creating more interactive learning experiences. And AI-powered education platforms can help to improve student engagement with global culture and history.

Read on for three use cases of emerging technologies in education, and check out our recent prototyping projects here:

  1. 5G
  2. Mobile AR, Voice and Future Interfaces
  3. Artificial Intelligence

Read the full article about technological advances in education by Alexis Avedisian at EdSurge.