35 Years of Learning Technology and What’s Next with Gilly Salmon

How has digital learning evolved over the past 35 years, and what can its history teach us about the future?

Join Professor Gilly Salmon for a fascinating journey through the evolution of learning technology, from its early beginnings to today’s rapidly emerging Intelligent Age. Drawing on decades of experience, Gilly will share key lessons, defining moments and insights into how AI is reshaping the way we teach, learn and design learning experiences.

• 35 years of learning technology: A look back at the major developments and turning points that have shaped digital learning.

• Lessons from the past: What previous technological transformations can teach us about navigating change today.

• The emerging Intelligent Age: How AI is influencing the future of education, learning design and technology.

• What changes and what stays the same: Exploring the human elements of learning that remain essential, regardless of technological advances.

• Looking ahead: Emerging trends, thought-provoking questions and opportunities for learning professionals.

Professor Gilly Salmon is the founder and CEO of Education Alchemists Ltd, an organization dedicated to advancing pedagogical transformation and technology-enhanced learning. With a career spanning groundbreaking contributions to online teaching and learning design, Gilly’s work includes the creation of the renowned Carpe Diem learning design methodology, the 5-Stage Model for online learning, and the concept of e-tivities. Her thought leadership has shaped modern approaches to digital learning, making her a globally recognized authority in the field.