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5 Ways to Use Wearable Technology in the Classroom 

https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2019/12/15/wearable-technology-in-the-classroom/


This article talked about using Google Cardboard which is a simple form of virtual reality glasses.  It is a simple foldable cardboard box that looks like a pair of VR glasses.  In the back of the box, there is room for a smartphone that can run an app such as Google Expeditions.  Using the glasses eliminates the distractors of the environment around the user and helps to immerse them in the experience/location/museum, etc.  A 2-pack of glasses costs $25 on Amazon.  As I consider this for next year, I realize that we will still have some COVID restrictions in place which may necessitate one Google Cardboard for each student.  I anticipate having about 100 students on my team and Everythingpromo.com sells 100 for $238.  There is also technology to help them create their own virtual spaces.  As I read this, I thought about the endless possibilities for my ancient cultures curriculum! How great would it be to allow kids to "take a walk through" an overseas museum to visit some of the ancient artifacts we study in class! Or take them to walk around a pyramid in Egypt or the Colosseum in Rome. 


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