This document discusses emerging technologies and changing teaching and learning practices in higher education. It begins by providing context from various sources on the promise of emerging technologies and how institutions are struggling to keep up with innovations. It then summarizes the key findings of an NRF project on emerging ICTs in South African higher education. The project found that while technologies like social media and research databases are commonly used, adoption is driven more by passionate individuals than systemic institutional support. The document concludes by discussing case studies that illustrate how emerging technologies can facilitate authentic and collaborative learning when implemented effectively.