Wearable technology, including devices like Google Glass, smartwatches, and productivity wristbands, is set to transform education by facilitating interactive and personalized learning experiences. These technologies can enhance classroom engagement, streamline attendance, and support various teaching strategies, such as remote learning and real-time feedback. The adoption of wearable tech in classrooms is projected to escalate, with millions of devices expected to be utilized by 2018.

1. Wearable Technology
in the classroom
While smartphones, tablets, and laptops are becoming
increasingly more common in the classroom, the next
big wave of innovation will be the growth of wearable
technology for educational purposes.
Google Glass, smart watches and productivity wristbands
will all have an impact on the world of teaching and
learning and the rapid adoption of technology in the
classroom. So how can wearable technology be
implemented in the classroom?
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Google Glass
Voice command operated wearable
computer with an optical head-mount
shaped as glasses.
VRG Virtual Reality Headgear
VRGs or VR glasses take entertainment
and learning to the next level providing
a realistic 3D augmented experience.
iPods
Portable media players capable of
storing and playing digital media like
audio tracks, images and videos.
Smart Watches
Computerized wristwatches that can
run mobile apps and even
complete mobile operating systems.
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GoPro
High-definition personal cameras
that can be worn or mounted in
unusual places.
Productivity
Wristbands
Wireless wristbands that measure data
like number of steps walked, sleep
quality and other personal metrics.
VRG
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Learn a new language
Capture video during class
Use facial recognition to
record attendance
Record lectures to view later
Students can ask questions
discretely via Google Glass
Document creation with
photos and video
Use Digital Badges
Repeated content delivery
Google Glass1
Record lectures
Virtual Classroom
Interact with virtual peers
Virtual World Education
Foreign Language Learning
VRG2
Store audio books and more!
Listen to podcasts and iTunes
Create audible tutorials
iPods3
Send alerts to students
about class changes
or assignments
Send messages to teachers
during class
Use as a remote or alarm
for reminders
Smart Watches4
Use for exploration,
research & experimentation
"LIVE FROM THE FIELD"
sessions
Evaluate personal behaviour
GoPro5
Provide feedback of progress
Use in Physical Education
Keep track of student's fitness
Wristbands6
"Wearable technology will be a common
staple in the classroom in 4-5 years."
2013 New Media
Consortium Horizon Report
"13 million wearable tech devices were shipped in 2013
and expected to increase to 170 million by 2018"
Juniper Research
Sources:
CNN // Mashable // Oedb.org // Capradio.org // Pocketables.com // Tossey.com // Etale.org // Johnthomson.org // Wired.com //
Emergingtech.com // blog.herffjonesnystrom.com
Infographic created by Wideo.co May 2014
Here are a few scenarios: