The Future of ICT and Learning in the Knowledge Society

This report reprersents some of the central questions that one cannot avoid when thinking about the future of learning in the Knowledge-Based Society (KBS). It also discusses trends and challenges that are expected to shape future learning in the knowledge-based society. There is a section on technological trends, in particular Information Society Technologies (IST), and a section on social trends and challenges, of which some are generic (e.g. ageing society) and others specific to learning and education. It also looks at ICT from the point of view of learning. It discusses what role ICT could play in these and other trends and challenges. It contains sections on innovative and potential ICT applications for learning and on learning to use ICT. The issue of social inclusion related to ICTenabled learning is also raised as it is seen as an important concern for the future of learning.