1. Become a Techy in Under 10 Minutes
By: Mariah Sappington

2. Techy Trends of 2016 Digital Mesh Ambient User Experience 3D Printing
Information of Everything
Advanced Machine Learning
Autonomous Agents

3. Digital Mesh Surrounds nearly everyone
Constant and daily inclusion of real-time technology
Includes phones, cars, computers and wearable technology

4. Ambient User Experience
Technology talking with technology for constant and consistent real-time information
Allows for technology to travel with users

5. 3D Printing
Printing or even writing to create a 3D object instead of 2D
Used to create organs, toys and models

6. Information of Everything
Accessing any and all information available on the internet quicker
Ex: Google predicts searches better due to better semantics

7. Advanced Machine Learning
Machines functioning like the human brain
Machines learning to learn and think

8. Autonomous Agents
Semiautonomous smart machines become an interface for tasks rather than the user
Ex: Siri, Voice Controls

9. New Technology for the Classroom
INTRODUCING THE………

10. 3D Printing Pen

11. Advantages for the Classroom
Creates tangible manipulatives for the classroom
Deepens understanding of 3D concepts
Allows for increased student involvement and assessment of understanding

12. Why not 3D? Cost efficient technology at $100 or less per 3D pen kit
Students enjoy new and interesting technology causing them to become more involved

13. Leading the Way to the Future
3D Printing and Imaging falls into the category of augmented reality which is the highest predicted trend for the future

14. Coming Soon 3D Immersive virtual reality is developing quickly
3D Printing is a start into this new technological age of augmented reality

15. Sources
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