The growth of wearable technology is achieving exciting popularity after random use of laptops and smartphones. Wearable have the potential to change the way we learn, work, and live. It is important to acknowledge the difference between both wearable and mobile technologies. The Educause Learning Initiative (2013) makes the distinction clear: “an Internet-connected smart watch or pair of running shoes with sensors in them is ‘wearable technology,’ whereas a smartphone or a tablet is simply ‘mobile’” (para. 5). https://library.educause.edu/resources/2013/11/7-things-you-should-know-about-wearable-technology
Weather teachers like it or not sometimes it feels like technology enters the classroom, leaving teachers and schools to avoid engaging with it at their peril. Wearable technology certainly fits to design for whole integration with everyday tasks. However, after a decade and a half of steady infiltration, educators have come to view new technology as an opportunity to enhance learning rather than a simple distraction. Below there are some lists of wearable technology that we could use in the classroom. In addition, I have included a link below where you can learn about 36 ways to use Wearable Technology in the classroom.http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/technology/36-ways-to-use-wearable-technology-in-the-classroom/
1. Google glass
Google glass is the future of eyewear and wearable technology. It is
also a wearable computer. It is worn like a pair of glasses that contains a camera,
a microphone, and displays a tiny “heads up display”. This google glass is
capable of recording audio, video and taking photos, messages and read emails. I
think this technology will be very helpful for any type of learners.
2. iPods
iPods has a wonderful audio and video features. In audio
option students can make their own radio show and can learn different language.
It has audio-book where they can read books. In video option they can create television
show and they can animate their story with different picture. Moreover is has
flashcard, digital storytelling, text, games, brain challenge, brain quest and
so on.
3. Smart
Watches
Smart watches have been very useful in education and are
the most accurate information displaying device. It has an extremely simple and
a wonderful system that lets the students send messages to their teachers if
they are too shy to ask out loud.
5. VRG
This wearable technology has surely taken entertainment
to the next level by providing a realistic 3D experience. This is even used by
the teachers to record videos that help them explain how to solve a particular
problem or explaining about a chemical experiment. Students can even perform
and share their video after recording that helps their teachers assess them
individually with more care.
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6. GoPro
It is a high definition small personal camera that
can be easily mounted anywhere and worn too. Students are extremely excited to
learn from GoPro since
it gives them a wonderful platform to research and explore. Students can use
this camera to take pictures during their class for presentations and projects.
This device is an excellent choice for the classroom.
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