Dr. Kristen CurtisFinal Project

Technology for Teachers EDUC 5173/8/14

What is Google Glass?

GLASS

Glass

Is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD) that responds to voice commands.

Google Glass

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How Google Glass Works

What can Google Glass Do?

• Takes pictures/videos.• Record what you see. Hands-free.• Share what you see with others.• Get directions right in front of you.• Speak to send a message. • Ask questions, Google Glass will answer.• Translate your voice to other languages • Detect objects in front of you• Look up directions or maps

Teaching

*Tutoring*Remote teaching*Provide additional ways

for teachers to teach students with auditory, physical and other handicaps*Group tutorial sessions *Taylor lesson to each

student

Student Collaboratio

n

*Student games*Research and study

teams*Students can ask each

other questions*Students can work on

projects with students at other schools and in other countries

Help create presentations and research

materials

Google Glass can film videos and take pictures.•Help students prepare for

presentations.• Students can capture

visual content with speed and ease.• Fast-paced recording and

shooting can enhance both creativity and productivity.

Learn new languages

Google Glass presents

translations in real time

• Students learning a new language benefit of real time decoding of language.• Students of different

cultures would be able to communicate and help each other learn.

Quick on-the-go research

*Browse the web in the air at all times.*Search information, make

notes, and bookmark important pages*New apps for Google

Glass allow students to use social media channels, a dropbox and/or e-mail to save and share their research.

Teacher using Google Glass to introduce Pre-K students to a Mars rover augmented reality app.

Build portfolios *Help add extra spark

to portfolios. *Capture visual content to add real-life elements..*Get feedback from people when demonstrating portfolios.

Teacher Communication

*Communicate with parents, teacher evaluations where parents do not have to physically be in the classroom*Record and transfer

lessons on students mobile devices*Relay test scores,

homework and report card grades*Connect with other

educators from all over the world

New courses, skills, and

careersGoogle Glass can lead to new applications, technology, and new career possibilities

Other Classroom Uses

*Create videos including documentaries, speeches, and interviews.*Take virtual field trips*Watch other teachers

teach in real time and offer suggestions*Observe students for

signs of learning disabilities from another location*Art/music/technology

classes

• Murphy Kelly, S., 2013, 30 Ways Google Glass Can Innovate the Classroom. Masable.com http://mashable.com/2013/08/19/google-glass-education/

• http://www.google.com/glass/start/• http://youtu.be/4EvNxWhskf8• http://youtu.be/v1uyQZNg2vE

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