Increase digital divide
Not all students will have access to wearable technologies. The digital elite presently have the wearable devices. The device becomes a status symbol causing a divide between the haves and have-nots. Right now the devices are expensive for people without financial resources or access to the internet. |
Digital natives or distracted generation?
Students spend time on media sites, like Facebook and Instagram, instead of paying attention. This interferes with their learning and educational experience. Many students believe that they can multi-task, while using their mobile and wearable devices. Will wearable devices cause more distraction in the classroom? Can students learn while multi-tasking? A favourite excuse students use for multi-tasking is that they can listen to music and read texts while working on their assignment. How are your multi-tasking skills? Watch the video to test your attention capabilities. |
Less Versatile
Wearable devices are less versatile than smartphones and tablets when used in the classroom. They do not come with a keyboard so you are unable to create a project or start blogging. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets allow you to collaborate, blog and capture your research. You also cannot have thirty students talking to their Google glasses or watches during class. Wearables are not versatile yet, but that is not to say they won't be in the future.
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Network securityWhen students bring their own devices to the school, viruses can be transferred to the school network system. School boards need to ensure that the data is protected with data-centric security tools. Authentication systems will keep the data safe. Parents also need to ensure that safe security routines are practiced at home.
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Professional DevelopmentTeachers are still learning about the benefits of mobile technology and trying to develop their efficacy regarding how it can enhance instruction. School boards will have to invest in the extensive amount of training that will be needed to support wearable technology use in planning and instruction.
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References
Corbin, K. (2016, March 8). loT makes security and privacy top challenges for wearables. CIO from IDG. Retrieved from http:/www.cio.com/article/
3041637/wearable-technology/iot-makes-security-and-privacy-top-challenges-for-wearables.html
Postrel, V. (2016, March 3). Why nobody's wearing wearables. Bloomberg View. Retrieved from https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-03-03/why-nobody-s-wearing-wearables
Ribeiro, J. (2015, August). Wearable technology and the future of education. The Learning Bird EDNEST. Retrieved from https://blog.learningbird.com/
wearable-technology-and-the-future-of-education/
Simons, Daniel. (April 28, 2010). The Monkey Business Illusion [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGQmdoK_ZfY
Corbin, K. (2016, March 8). loT makes security and privacy top challenges for wearables. CIO from IDG. Retrieved from http:/www.cio.com/article/
3041637/wearable-technology/iot-makes-security-and-privacy-top-challenges-for-wearables.html
Postrel, V. (2016, March 3). Why nobody's wearing wearables. Bloomberg View. Retrieved from https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-03-03/why-nobody-s-wearing-wearables
Ribeiro, J. (2015, August). Wearable technology and the future of education. The Learning Bird EDNEST. Retrieved from https://blog.learningbird.com/
wearable-technology-and-the-future-of-education/
Simons, Daniel. (April 28, 2010). The Monkey Business Illusion [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGQmdoK_ZfY