Sixth Sense as a Disruptive Technology

Sixth Sense As A Disruptive Technology. What is Sixth Sense Technology? It is a wearable gesture interface that augments the physical world around us with digital information and lets us use natural hand gestures to interact with that information. (Pranav Mistry, 2010). The hardware components which comprises of a pocket projector, mirror, cell phone, and a camera are coupled in a pendant-like mobile wearable device. Both the projector and camera are connected to the mobile computing device in the user’s pocket. The projector projects information on enabling surfaces, walls, and physical objects around us to be used as interfaces while … Continue reading Sixth Sense as a Disruptive Technology

Rhymes of History in Educational Technology

Online Classes. Online classes is mode of instructional delivery through the use of the internet technology and other learning management systems tools which makes learning more engaging and interesting. It has provided access to education to millions of students and workers all over the world, beyond the walls of the traditional classroom setting. Online classes offer educational opportunities for full-time and part-time workers to pursue their academic and career goals conveniently. I am a full-time high school teacher in California who is currently benefiting from online classes that Walden University offers me. Walden and other online educational institutions offer educational … Continue reading Rhymes of History in Educational Technology

McLuhan’s Tetrad on The Cloud

  The cloud is the new online data storage technology which has enormous storage capacity. It enhances storage solutions, access to content, transfer of content, and collaboration among users. It renders obsolete computer storage, flash drive, and productivity software such as Microsoft office. The cloud data storage system retrieves or reminds us of the old system of group work efforts, social interactions, sharing content, and library organization system for data. It sets the stage for more emphasis in the areas of Data security and privacy.       Continue reading McLuhan’s Tetrad on The Cloud