Notes on Methodology
The World Campus Mobile Learning Research Team conducted a smartwatch pilot in the fall of 2015. Each team member had one week to become familiar with and test a device. They received three smartwatches for testing: Apple Watch, LG Urbane, and Moto 360. The smartwatches were paired with either an iPhone or an Android device.
The purpose of the pilot was to come up with a list of common features (tested by the team) and write a fictional opinion article. While the smartwatches offered a variety of useful features, the team found that all smartwatches tested were dependent on the companion smartphones and had to be kept within close proximity to enjoy most features.