Becoming a Glass Explorer

I really did not expect it.

"Your Chance to Buy Google Glass" was the subject of the email.  The email concluded with "Happy Thanksgiving". The invitation was to join the Google Glass Explorer program. An opportunity to explore a new concept product before it is marketed. I was shocked and honored.

As an educator and developer, the potential of Glass is very exciting. A couple of months before the invite I filled out an online application for obtaining Glass. When I filled out the form, I thought I would just get more information sent to me about the product. Never really thought I would be able to obtain Glass before it was commercially available.

I was not prepared for this.

My life is very full. Beyond my classes, there are already a lot of projects, and now Glass.

My experience with Glass to date has been very positive.  Haven't had any problems to date with social acceptance. People have stopped me to ask what I am wearing. Some recognize that it is Glass.

Wore Glass to the Winter commencement exercises. Was able to take pictures and Tweet live during the ceremony. Before the ceremony all the Deans got a chance to look at them. Several faculty members indicated that they wanted a pair.

My wife invited me to show her third grade class, which was a very uplifting experience that will be in a future blog.

Glass does not fit well with my prescription glasses. Therefore I do not wear them as much as I would like. Just ordered the new Frames for Glass that will allow me to get prescription lens. My commitment is to wear Glass everywhere with the Frames.

My professional life has been filled with looking to the future while understanding the past. Glass does represent an aspect of the future. What Glass will really do or end up looking like will be dependent upon those who explore the technology, discover its uses, and develop its applications.

As an Explorer my interest is as an educator and developer. Exposing people to Glass, understanding the development environment, and discovering how can be used will be my focus. I will use this blog site (dominele.blogspot.com) as well as my professional G+ account (+LarryDomine) to document what I discover.

Follow me in my journey and become a Glass Explorer with me.