Have you ever considered how one can use wearable technology in the classroom? This week’s highlighted article found on twitter talks about using fitness trackers, virtual reality, smart watches, video recorders, and Google Glass in the classroom. The writer of the article gives some great ideas on incorporating these forms of technology into education. For example, he talks about how fitness trackers can be used in P.E., and how Google Glass can be helpful in special education. Overall, I found the article to be informative. I am less versed in Google Glass and would love to further research the capabilities of the device.
Resource:
Lynch, M. (2017, June 25). Five Ways to Leverage Wearable Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved October 17, 2017, from https://www.thetechedvocate.org/five-ways-leverage-wearable-technology-classroom/
This week I also learned through a google search about SafeYouTube. This tool helps to eliminate inappropriate content and videos. I will use SafeYouTube to safely play video in class that helps to enrich the content. I will no longer have to worry if something inappropriate will play. One challenge to implementing SafeYouTube would be if the site accidentally labels safe content as inappropriate. For example, certain videos that may be used for fertilization videos in science could potentially be marked as inappropriate.
You may learn more about SafeYouTube at http://safeyoutube.net/?utm_campaign=elearningindustry.com&utm_source=%2F10-technology-tools-for-teaching-and-learning-part-1&utm_medium=link
Tackling Technology with Ms. LeBlanc 