Park University and Google Glass Featured on WDAF Fox 4 News at 6pm

Tonight in the second block of Fox 4 News at 6:00 (around 6:10 pm) one of Park University's Honors students will be featured in a story about his research project involving Google Glass and how they can be applied to first responders. 

There may be a cameo by yours truly, so be sure to check it out and see how Park University is using new and innovative technologies to aid learning.

If you miss the live airing, the video stream of the segment should be available online later in the evening at http://fox4kc.com.

The Auto Awesome Photo of Herr House

I was playing around taking some photos of locations around campus.  I ended up taking several shots of Herr House trying to get more familiar with framing the scene.  I thought what Google+ and Glass did to the series of photos without being prompted was interesting and worth sharing.

Here is the Auto Awesome Motion Photo that resulted.  It was automatically created by taking a burst of 5 or more photos.

Herr House - Park University

Google Glass Explorer Program Comes to Park University

In early November, David Drum, Research Manager at MOREnet, presented an opportunity for individuals within the MOREnet community to join him as a Google Glass Explorer.  MOREnet links Missouri schools, public libraries, academic institutions and state agencies through a statewide research and education network.

To find qualified candidates David Drum asked those interested in becoming Google Glass Explorers to answer two questions:

1. What would you do with Glass to benefit learners of all ages in schools, libraries or Missourians in general?
2.  How do you plan to share your Glass experiences with the MOREnet community and other Missourians?

Both David Monchusie, Chief Information Officer, and James Nelson, Assistant Director of Software Development, from Park University submitted their responses and were selected by MOREnet staff to participate in the program.  Park University is a non-profit, private, liberal arts institution founded in 1875.  Unfortunately,because Google Glass is not yet compatible with eyeglasses Mr. Monchusie was unable to participate.

Over the coming months we will be exploring how Google Glass can benefit learning in a higher education environment.  We will be sharing our experiences using Glass.  We will also be developing Glassware, Glass' version of apps, designed to enhance learning and the college experience.

We are very excited to begin exploring Glass and can't wait to share with you what we discover.

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