Wearable Technology and Mobile Innovations for Next-generation Education (Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design)

Advances in technology continue to alter the ways in which we conduct our lives, from the private sphere to how we interact with others in public. As these innovations become more integrated into modern society, their applications become increasingly relevant in various facets of life. Wearable Technology and Mobile Innovations for Next-Generation Education is an authoritative reference source on the development and implementation of wearables within learning and training environments, emphasizing the valuable resources offered by these advances. Focusing on technical considerations, lessons learned, and real-world examples, this book is ideally designed for instructors, researchers, upper-level students, and policy makers interested in the effectiveness of wearable applications.

Janet Holland, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas, teaching graduate students in Instructional Design and Technology. She has served as president and conference chair for the Kansas Association for Educational and Communications Technology. Research and publication interests include human-computer interactions in the field of instructional design and technology, online learning, mobile learning, globalization, and wearable technologies. Dr. Holland has published many book chapters and journal articles and has presented internationally in Paris, London, Rome, and many other locations. She has won awards for both teaching and research at Emporia State University. As an instructional designer, new technologies are continually examined in an effort to inspire innovative teaching and learning practices.