Wearable and Maker Technology educational opportunities for K-12 students
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E-textile LoungeLynne Bruning's site provides ideas, tutorials, forum and blog posts on the intersection of wearable art, e-textiles, and adaptive technologies.
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Lilypad ArduinoThe official site of the Lilypad Arduino device with ideas, tutorials and sample projects.
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SparkFunExcellent site which offers a shop to buys e-textiles products. Also has a comprehensive learning sections with tutorials, videos, ideas, projects and workshops.
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Amy's Hack the Pack project
In this video, Amy Beecham, an educator and parent explores her use of wearable technology to add fashion and function to her son's backpack in the form of lights to alert other drivers when skateboarding at night. This is an example of how wearables might be a solution to help solve challenges in our lives.
The Hack the Pack idea is easily transformed into the classroom. See below for a sample lesson plan for "hack the pack"
References
Peppler, K., & Glosson, D. (2012, November 17). Stitching circuits: Learning about circuitry through e-textile materials. J. Sci. Educ. Technology (2013), 22, 751-763.
Buchholz, B., Shively, K., Peppler, K., & Wohlwend, K. (2014). Hands on, hands off: Gendered access in crafting and electronics practices. Mind, Culture, and Activity, 21, 278-279.
Peppler, K., & Glosson, D. (2012, November 17). Stitching circuits: Learning about circuitry through e-textile materials. J. Sci. Educ. Technology (2013), 22, 751-763.
Buchholz, B., Shively, K., Peppler, K., & Wohlwend, K. (2014). Hands on, hands off: Gendered access in crafting and electronics practices. Mind, Culture, and Activity, 21, 278-279.