Wearable technology has significantly transformed how education is delivered, experienced, and understood. Ometov et al. (2021) emphasize that characteristics, like sensor connectivity, data collection, and wireless communication, can also enable major innovations in education. In classrooms and beyond, wearable devices allow students to interact with data driven content and experience learning that is active rather than passive. Teachers can use real-time feedback to personalize instruction, while students gain hands-on experiences that enhance understanding. In short, wearable technology is helping education evolve toward personalized, interactive, and experiential learning (Khosravi et al., 2021). Check out this article connecting wearables and education.

Despite their potential, several challenges complicate the widespread use of wearable devices in schools. First, data privacy and ethical concerns arise from collecting sensitive biometric or behavioral data from students. Students and parents must be assured that data is securely stored and used responsibly. Second, cost and accessibility remain barriers as AR headsets and translation devices are expensive and unequal access can deepen educational inequality. Third, technical reliability is still an issue, as sensors and connections may fail in a classroom setting. Lastly, educators and curriculum may not be prepared for the changes to learning that these wearables bring. Many educators require training to integrate wearable tools effectively into learning goals to ensure that the  technology is supporting rather than distracting from education. Addressing these issues will be critical for schools to fully benefit from wearable technology (Ometov et al., 2021; Khosravi et al., 2021).