Exciting new technology to be used in the 21st century classroom. Transform your teaching using these next generation tools to provide students with the cutting edge learning experiences.
WHEN IT STARTED: 1980's- HP develops calculator watch
Johnson, L., Becker Adams, S., Estrada, V., & Freeman, A. (2015), The NMC Horizon Report: 2015 K-12 Edition, The New Media Consortium, 1-60. Retrieved from cdn.nmc.org.
"Effective wearable devices... Become an extension of the person wearing them, allowing them to comfortably engage in everyday activities, such as checking and responding to emails and other tasks that help teachers and students to stay productive on-the-go and gain new insights about their daily routines" (pg. 50).
Johnson, L., Becker Adams, S., Estrada, V., & Freeman, A. (2015), The NMC Horizon Report: 2015 K-12 Edition, The New Media Consortium, 1-60. Retrieved from cdn.nmc.org (pg 50).
According to Consumer Electronics Association, Wearable Devices
Generated $5.1 billion in 2015, 133% increase from 2013
Sales will surpass $12.6 billion by 2018
Johnson, L., Becker Adams, S., Estrada, V., & Freeman, A. (2015), The NMC Horizon Report: 2015 K-12 Edition, The New Media Consortium, 1-60. Retrieved from cdn.nmc.org.
Health tracking:FitBit, Jawbone, Garmin- Support health goals
Google Glass- Virtual field trips
Smart watch- Email/ communication
GoPro- First person videos
Starkey's Halo hearing aids- Accessibility for students with individual needs
Johnson, L., Becker Adams, S., Estrada, V., & Freeman, A. (2015), The NMC Horizon Report: 2015 K-12 Edition, The New Media Consortium, 1-60. Retrieved from cdn.nmc.org.
Johnson, L., Becker Adams, S., Estrada, V., & Freeman, A. (2015). The NMC Horizon Report: 2015 K-12 Edition. The New Media Consortium. 1-60. Retrieved from cdn.nmc.org.
DeGeneres, E. (Writer). (2013, October 21). The Ellen Show [Television series episode]. NBC.
Johnson, L., Becker Adams, S., Estrada, V., & Freeman, A. (2015). The NMC Horizon Report: 2015 K-12 Edition. The New Media Consortium. 1-60. Retrieved from cdn.nmc.org.