Wearable Technology: How Could It Be Used by Teachers with Students?

 

Wearable Technology:  How Could It Be Used

 by Teachers with Students?

In the field of education and learning, wearable technology is the newest craze. But how might this most recent advancement in "connected education" be implemented in the classroom? Will pupils be more engaged as a result of your efforts?

Wearable technology, such as Google Glass, is the most recent innovation in education. However, how will it be put to use? Teachers understandably wonder what "connected education" may entail for their kids. Continue reading to find out.

Wearable technology is the most recent development in the field of "linked education." It's undeniably a burgeoning field, which is why teen Thomas Suarez is presently working on a number of Google Glass apps. Glass, in particular, has enormous educational potential. It is small and lightweight, and because it is fully hands-free, it may be used to view a variety of activities. We've taken some inspiration from this infographic to come up with a few unique ways to use Glass in the classroom.

Physical Education

Gym instructors can utilise Glass to supplement the workout footage they record of their students.

Coaches can put on Glass while doing a technique (such as pitching a ball) to demonstrate it from their point of view.

Wearable technology is being utilised to promote general physical activity. Some wearable technologies, such as the Leapfrog activity tracker, are meant to encourage youngsters to engage in physical activity.

Create Instructional Videos

Glass can be used to create "how-to" videos that are more beneficial than traditional educational videos since they provide the wearer's perspective:

Videos for practise. Glass is worn by students to record themselves answering a problem (for example, calculus). The method employed can then be evaluated and corrected by the teachers.

Motor skill diagnostic videos. Wear Glass and keep track of physical activity like creating something so that teachers may assess motor skills.

Learning a New Language

Glass can be used to learn the language (or not, as this tweet suggests) if the correct programme and Google Translator are utilised:

Distance Learning & Remote Collaboration

For students who must study at home, Glass could make learning easier:

Used to collaborate on group projects remotely or for students to assist one another with assignments.

Remote tutoring: Instead of using screen-sharing software, the teacher and student can both use paper at their separate locations.

Learning Science

Observing lab demonstrations and experiments up close with glass can be extremely safe. These can be displayed on a screen.

To enhance their notes, students might record science lab experiments.