Wearable Technology

By: Kevin MatthewsDaVonte Young

Sam BurumNyal Rivera

Wearable technology refers to a means of IT that is gathered by an item that is worn, such as an internet connected watch or shoe that monitors running habits by storing and transferring data.

Current examples include:● Google Glass● Distance/impact tracking sneakers● Smartphone connected wrist watch (Samsung)● Performance tracking wristbands (Nike)

What is it?

How Does it Work?Clothing that utilizes sensors to collect data and increase quality of living

● Monitor glucose and administer insulin.● Heart monitors installed in clothing.● Watches that count calories, steps, etc.

Who is Doing it?● Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University

○ Surgeon transmitted live video of operation to students.● Northeastern University

○ Monitor movements and physiological states of individuals with autism.

● Georgia Tech University’s College of Computing○ Present data from web on eye glass display and connect with distant

colleague for consultation.

Why is it Significant?

● Allows for real-time data○ Collection

■ Vital monitors○ Teaching

■ GoPro cams○ Athletics

■ Performance monitors■ Injury prevention

What are the Downsides?● Real World

○ Possible invasion of privacy○ Hackings○ Daily habits can be tracked

● Classroom○ Cheating○ Unauthorized lecture recordings

Where is it Going?● Cell phones

○ Batteryless.

● Navigation systems○ Clothing that tugs user towards his/her desired destination.

● Wristband identifiers ○ Unlock laptops, smart phones, tablets and bank accounts through the

user’s unique heartbeat.

Implications for Teaching and Learning?Wearable technology allows for information technology to work in real time by collecting and sharing data as it happens. This impacts teaching and learning greatly as data collection and sharing can become more personal.

What is it? How does it work?

Who is doing it?

Why is it significant?

What are the downsides?

Where is it going?

What are the implications for teaching and learning?

500Nyal

500Sam

500DaVonte

500Kevin

500Kevin

500Sam

500Nyal

Q1 - Which is not an example of wearable technology?

A) Google GlassB) Under ArmourC) Distance Tracking SneakersD) Smartphone Connected Watch

Answer

A1

B) Under Armour

Slide 9

Q2

These new product will specifically benefit…A) Cancer PatientsB) DiabeticsC) Asthma

Answer

A2

B, Diabetics

Home

Q3

Which school was not given as an example of “Who is doing it?” A) Ohio State UniversityB) Harvard UniversityC) Georgia Tech UniversityD) Northeastern University

Answer

A3

B) Harvard University.

Home

Q4

The reason that wearable technology is significant?A) It is fashionable B) They will improve the education productC)Allows for collection of real time data

Answer

A4

C) Allows for collection of real time data

Home

Q5

Which of the following are the downside(s) of wearable technology/A) invasion of privacyB) HackingC) CheatingD) All the AboveE) There are no downsides

Answer

A5

D) All the above

Home

Q6

How long will cell phone batteries last?

Answer

A6

Trick Question, they will be made without batteries.

Home

Q7 - True or false: Will this impact teaching and learning?

A) TrueB) False

Answer:

A7

True

Home