Integrating Google Glass and 3D Printing into Teaching and Learning in the Academic Library: One Case Study and One ‘Proof of Concept

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM CDT

Room 203

Conference Track

Keywords

3D printing, copyright, visually impaired, transformative use, tactile learning objects, google glass, emerging technologies

Learning Objectives

Identify opportunities and challenges related to 3D printing;
Reflect on ideas for applications of 3D printing in teaching and learning;
Physically examine demo 3D printed objects;
Reflect on ways to ensure reasonable accommodations for teaching the visually impaired using 3D objects as tactile learning objects.

Abstract

Explore two exciting new technologies for teaching and learning, Google Glass and 3D printing, through a case study from the University of Colorado Boulder and a "proof of concept" from the University of Texas at El Paso. See examples of how CU Boulder’s librarians have partnered with campus faculty to examine the applications of Google Glass in teaching and learning. Touch and feel real 3D-printed objects created by UTEP faculty member Dr. Michael Kolitsky, and learn how copyright and intellectual property laws come into play.