Wearable Computing takes many forms. We have off the shelf technologies and many technologies in development. In this project the PhD could choose a type of wearable technology and a target user group and context of use, and look for examples of use, learning, adaption, ongoing use issues, gateway technologies etc. Depending on the trajectory, the user group may be situated in, for example, a digital learning environment where awareness of time sitting, time on/off task, time in collaboration environments and writing/reading progress may impact health and wellness as well as academic progress. These factors have long term impact and wearable technologies (in combination with existing ICT systems) can assist to provide awareness, motivation and efficiency. The thesis would interrogate current and historical successful integrated assistive technology models and set out design guidelines and recommendations for the chosen context.

Dr Ann Morrison

• Assoc Prof Thomas Banhazi

• Australian Digital Futures Institute
• Computational Engineering and Science Research Centre

• Communications Technologies
• Education Systems
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Engineering Design
• Information Systems
• Interdisciplinary Engineering
• Other Education
• Other Engineering
• Other Information and Computing Sciences
• Other Technology

• Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
• Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)
• Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)