MOBILE PHONES IN CLASS?! - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T14:49:46Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/mobile-phones-in-class?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A898473&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Emma, Sometimes a student…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-16:649749:Comment:9038592013-01-16T23:43:34.302ZDavid Antrobushttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DavidAntrobus
<p>Hi Emma, Sometimes a student seems to express they have lost interest in the lesson by producing the mobile phone. and it can feel like you are having to compete with phones at times. I 've started to become more and more less tolerant of the phone in my lessons and i've been asking for them to be put away. When the student plays music now I will either take the phone away or I will make it clear I want to see it disappear. I've used them only a couple of times in the class for examples of…</p>
<p>Hi Emma, Sometimes a student seems to express they have lost interest in the lesson by producing the mobile phone. and it can feel like you are having to compete with phones at times. I 've started to become more and more less tolerant of the phone in my lessons and i've been asking for them to be put away. When the student plays music now I will either take the phone away or I will make it clear I want to see it disappear. I've used them only a couple of times in the class for examples of music and imagery but the students know they should not be using them.</p> Hi Emma,
Mobiles are not all…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-15:649749:Comment:9035032013-01-15T21:26:47.297ZTracy brookeshttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Tracybrookes35
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Mobiles are not allowed within my field which is the health and beauty sector, this is to mimic real life working conditions, however they still try to sneak them in and they are nothing but a distraction in my case. I have heard that they can be an advantage in some theory lessons I have heard of a quiz where the learners participate in a quiz and are able to then text the answer and it goes through to the teachers pc or something like that, as you can tell I have yet to try that!!…
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Mobiles are not allowed within my field which is the health and beauty sector, this is to mimic real life working conditions, however they still try to sneak them in and they are nothing but a distraction in my case. I have heard that they can be an advantage in some theory lessons I have heard of a quiz where the learners participate in a quiz and are able to then text the answer and it goes through to the teachers pc or something like that, as you can tell I have yet to try that!! But I have to say, in my own opinion, they are there to learn, it wouldn't hurt to put them away, I want my full groups attention, saves me time having to re explain what they have been asked to do!<br />
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T x Hi Emma, I think the use of I…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-15:649749:Comment:9033212013-01-15T18:19:21.186ZMelissa Jade Totmanhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MelissaJadeTotman693
Hi Emma, I think the use of IPads are fine for research as long as it is controlled and the person in charge can oversea what they are looking at. However I don't think mobiles should be used at all, it's so frustrating seeing people getting their phones out all of the time to check the time or for messages. I think they shouldn't even be out and if they really wanted to look something up they can but with supervision from the teacher.
Hi Emma, I think the use of IPads are fine for research as long as it is controlled and the person in charge can oversea what they are looking at. However I don't think mobiles should be used at all, it's so frustrating seeing people getting their phones out all of the time to check the time or for messages. I think they shouldn't even be out and if they really wanted to look something up they can but with supervision from the teacher. Emma, Well, I am all for tech…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-13:649749:Comment:9024082013-01-13T01:27:39.647ZCarla Sorrellhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarlaSorrell
<p>Emma, Well, I am all for technology in the classroom. In the past few years, my school administration has stressed the usage of the MOBI, clickers, document cameras, laptops,</p>
<p>Emma, Well, I am all for technology in the classroom. In the past few years, my school administration has stressed the usage of the MOBI, clickers, document cameras, laptops,</p> Wow, it would be great to hea…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-11:649749:Comment:9020982013-01-11T14:35:38.680ZEmma Breenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EmmaBreen
<p>Wow, it would be great to hear back from you Carla, when the 'Bring Your Own Technology'? learning starts!</p>
<p>How do you feel about it at the moment, and what is the hopes or expectations of the school?</p>
<p>Wow, it would be great to hear back from you Carla, when the 'Bring Your Own Technology'? learning starts!</p>
<p>How do you feel about it at the moment, and what is the hopes or expectations of the school?</p> I have to say I agree with yo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-11:649749:Comment:9018652013-01-11T09:40:21.394ZGina Allenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/GinaAllen249
<p>I have to say I agree with you Jo, technology has come along in such a way that the majority of classrooms have, or have access to, computers or a computer room. They are a) faster and b) easier to control by the teacher or college intranet. </p>
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<p>It also may isolate some students who don't have the latest up to date tech. I know the MOST people will have the latest iPhone or android or whatever other ones there are, but i've had my iPhone for about 4 years now, it's one of the…</p>
<p>I have to say I agree with you Jo, technology has come along in such a way that the majority of classrooms have, or have access to, computers or a computer room. They are a) faster and b) easier to control by the teacher or college intranet. </p>
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<p>It also may isolate some students who don't have the latest up to date tech. I know the MOST people will have the latest iPhone or android or whatever other ones there are, but i've had my iPhone for about 4 years now, it's one of the oldest models, and is so much slower than everyone else's that i'd get left behind if i was to use it to it's full capacity.</p>
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<p>The use of teaming up the tech is a good idea to combat alienating someone. Also, the size of theatre classes can be staggering to haul over to a new room, sit down, get set up and start researching. </p>
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<p>Ellie makes a good point below - giving them that chance to be mature students who are allowed to look on their phones for class purposes.</p>
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<p>How would you combat misuse though, if someone does decide to take it too far?</p>
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<p>Gina :-)</p> I will let you know. My scho…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-10:649749:Comment:9017592013-01-10T22:44:53.530ZCarla Sorrellhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarlaSorrell
<p>I will let you know. My school is starting a BYOT program in a couple of weeks. Our whole school is wifi. We are an elementary school in the metro Atlanta area. </p>
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<p>Students and staff can bring and use their own technology.</p>
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<p>I will let you know. My school is starting a BYOT program in a couple of weeks. Our whole school is wifi. We are an elementary school in the metro Atlanta area. </p>
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<p></p> Hi Ellie,
Thanks for your com…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-07:649749:Comment:9008342013-01-07T12:16:14.161ZEmma Breenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EmmaBreen
Hi Ellie,<br />
Thanks for your comment. I think your right. It comes down to how the learners want to be treated and whether they're ready to be young adults and take on new and exciting technologies alongside the norm.<br />
Let me know if any of you put this to the test! I shall do the same :)
Hi Ellie,<br />
Thanks for your comment. I think your right. It comes down to how the learners want to be treated and whether they're ready to be young adults and take on new and exciting technologies alongside the norm.<br />
Let me know if any of you put this to the test! I shall do the same :) Hi Emma,
I feel that giving s…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-07:649749:Comment:9008252013-01-07T11:33:43.217ZEllie Nelsonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EllieNelson
Hi Emma,<br />
I feel that giving students in an FE situation an opportunity to prove they can act maturely with technology can help to combat the gap between school and college. By asking students to use their mobiles in a productive way, the feeling of 'breaking the rules' by using them is gone, and therefore it could potentially mean that the use of mobiles in a disruptive way is contained. Of course, if they take advantage of this then the privelidge should be removed, but if they are aware of…
Hi Emma,<br />
I feel that giving students in an FE situation an opportunity to prove they can act maturely with technology can help to combat the gap between school and college. By asking students to use their mobiles in a productive way, the feeling of 'breaking the rules' by using them is gone, and therefore it could potentially mean that the use of mobiles in a disruptive way is contained. Of course, if they take advantage of this then the privelidge should be removed, but if they are aware of this at the start hopefully they will act responsibly and with maturity. Hi everyone, thanks for all y…tag:www.classroom20.com,2013-01-03:649749:Comment:9000632013-01-03T17:09:32.763ZEmma Breenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EmmaBreen
<p>Hi everyone, thanks for all your thoughts,</p>
<p>Jo, it sounds like you have a great set up in your area. The performing arts department don’t have access to their own computers, so a trip to the library or a computer room would be necessary. There is then not only the issue of wasted time travelling to the computer suites and back, but also the possibility that they may all be occupied. (Of course they can be booked if there is an entire session in which the computers will be needed, but…</p>
<p>Hi everyone, thanks for all your thoughts,</p>
<p>Jo, it sounds like you have a great set up in your area. The performing arts department don’t have access to their own computers, so a trip to the library or a computer room would be necessary. There is then not only the issue of wasted time travelling to the computer suites and back, but also the possibility that they may all be occupied. (Of course they can be booked if there is an entire session in which the computers will be needed, but what should be done, for example, when a simple question needs research?)</p>
<p>After using mobile phones for internet access in class during my degree, I do feel that they would be inclusive and offer equality. Although not every learner may have a mobile phone or an ipad I think with the right task set they could share or delegate. An example of this could be a short research task where learners are to find out information about a particular musical, one learner could take charge of the device whilst another takes on the role of a scribe.</p>
<p>As Andrea and Melissa suggested the use of a time limit is vital. I’m not sure this will stop all disruptive behaviour, although I do agree it would make most learners consider their actions, knowing they only have a short space of time to complete the task and that they will be behind if they don’t.</p>
<p>When it comes to taking notes on the ipad I think if the information delivered by the teacher is interesting and of importance to the learner then they will make the most of the opportunity given to them. However, if it is misused and the trust is lost, I totally agree that there should be consequences.</p>