Google Glass

By Mia Jefferson

What is Google Glass?

• Google Glass is a wearable computer with an optical head mounted display or OHMD (Wikipedia).

Initial Setup

• Google Glass requires the MyGlassApp.

• Follow the directions and pair your Google device (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAediAS9ADM)

• Once Google Glass is paired you may begin.

Through the Eyes of the User

Students will have the point of view as if they are there.

http://www.google.com/glass/start/how-it-feels/#video=hif-video

Classroom Uses for Google Glass

• As an one on one tutor.

• To share hands on lessons.

• To create field trip like experiences without leaving the classroom.

Uses Cont…

• Students can connect with other classrooms in other parts of the world (Social Studies/Geography lessons can come alive).

• Students could learn the customs of other cultures while connecting with others via Google Class.

More Uses

• Students home sick or even home schooled students could have a real time connection with classroom teachers.

• Students would be able to create plays and/or short documentaries as school projects.

Additional Uses

• Remote guest speakers for each child. Students can have the option of “attending” certain seminars.

• Teachers can create video guides for “centers” as children work silently and individually around the room.

• Google Glass in the classroom can provide teachers and students with ever- ready research options.

• Google Glass can add another dimension to flipped classrooms.

References

• http://www.emergingedtech.com/2012/10/the-evolution-of-augmented-reality-applications-for-education-and-instructional-use/

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Glass

• http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uses-for-google-glass