Costruire conoscenza e sviluppare competenze nella scuola con le tecnologie indossabili

This article analyzes some innovative potential and some emerging issues in the application of wearable technologies at school. The results regarding some knowledge and skills following the implementation of two educational activities based on the application of wearable technologies in a secondary school were evaluated. The methodology used included a group self-assessment of the processes carried out by the students, an assessment carried out by the teachers, and finally a qualitative interview with the participating teachers. The interviews with the teachers assessed interest, curiosity and motivation found in the students; the facilities and barriers in teamwork; the quality of the final product. The results showed that activities with wearable technologies helped to stimulate students’ interest towards the problems and topics discussed, and their participation in the construction of knowledge and the acquisition of skills.