Human-Glass Interaction: SNL Weekend Update parody by Randall Meeks, looking full of himself wearing his Google Glasses. Are we there yet?
"Peacock, Peacock, Peacock.... go back, go back, go back....Italian, Italian, Italian" "See how simple that was!" "Mute, mute, mute, mute... I have to reboot it. Reboot, reboot, reboot.." RELATED Google Glass 16 Funny Google Glass Comics and Parody Videos Daniel Zeevi, Dashburst, 3/1/13
Now that I'm set to experiment with Leap Motion, I started thinking about Google Glass - I know if I visit my grandson wearing them, he'd figure he should, too. Why not? He expects to play with my iPad for at least a short while during our visits. I can see the potential for active educational game applications with this device. I wonder if Google Glass will follow the path of cell phones into classroom settings. Once banned, many schools are embracing their use in BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs. BYOGG? TIme will tell. Here is a video from Google provides a view of what the Google Glass experience might be like for a variety of people:
Here is an example of a mother of a 2-month-old infant, wearing Google Glass as she shares special moments:
I'm guilty of BTV (baby TV)- in the form of BetaMax and VHS tape recordings. If Google Glass was around when my kids were babies, I'd probably do the same. Here is another example of "Project Glass": I work with a number of students who are non-verbal and have severe autism. I think there is potential for use with children and adults disabilities. Some ideas that come to mind: Facial expression translator/decoder (for people with autism spectrum disorders) Two-way sign language translator Augmented device for the visually-impaired, elderly, etc. Accessible games, active games Travel guide, museum guide, health care/hospital stay guide Exercise companion InfoVis advisor Shopping trip/fashion advisor for people like me who hate shopping
