Using cellphones in classroom - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T02:32:18Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/using-cellphones-in-classroom?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A813000&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI believe using smartphones i…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-11:649749:Comment:8365172012-05-11T13:56:40.302ZMary Greyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MaryGrey
<p>I believe using smartphones is a wise strategy as long as thier use is connected to education... I know several apps especially designed for learning institutions, but if I had to choose one of them I'd definitely choose Nearpod, I think you should take a look at it: <a href="http://www.nearpod.com" target="_blank">www.nearpod.com</a> It may help you to convince your country's Ministry of Education!!<br/>Kisses </p>
<p>I believe using smartphones is a wise strategy as long as thier use is connected to education... I know several apps especially designed for learning institutions, but if I had to choose one of them I'd definitely choose Nearpod, I think you should take a look at it: <a href="http://www.nearpod.com" target="_blank">www.nearpod.com</a> It may help you to convince your country's Ministry of Education!!<br/>Kisses </p> I'm reminded of a DMLcentral.…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-10:649749:Comment:8364122012-05-10T22:17:44.292ZJon Barilonehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JonBarilone
<p>I'm reminded of a <a href="http://bit.ly/xfv8kO" target="_blank">DMLcentral.net post back in January</a> by South Central L.A. teacher Antero Garcia: <em>"youth interest in mobile use runs almost completely counter to adult provisional use of mobile devices."</em> i.e. students are only allowed to use mobile devices during passing periods, breaks, and lunch when they can interact with their friends face-to-face.</p>
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<p>I'm reminded of a <a href="http://bit.ly/xfv8kO" target="_blank">DMLcentral.net post back in January</a> by South Central L.A. teacher Antero Garcia: <em>"youth interest in mobile use runs almost completely counter to adult provisional use of mobile devices."</em> i.e. students are only allowed to use mobile devices during passing periods, breaks, and lunch when they can interact with their friends face-to-face.</p>
<p>I was recently in <a href="http://connectedlearning.tv/antero-garcia-discussion-transforming-classrooms-schools-and-teaching-profession" target="_blank">a webinar with Antero</a> where he talked about using mobile devices in his classroom. Thought he made a good point that when an authority figure tells students it's OK to take out their smartphones because they'll be using them in the lesson, the students recognize that there is a context shift. The teacher is not giving permission to be distracted, they're giving students the opportunity to leverage a familiar tool in order to stay engaged.</p>
<p>As a follow-up, one of the participants in that webinar--Paul Oh--asked a really good question: "How do we build our case that youth need to be given opportunities to create and not just consume?" You can follow that conversation on <a href="http://digitalis.nwp.org/site-blog/building-case/3772" target="_blank">his Digital Is post</a>.</p> Maria,
I see your point-of-vi…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-09:649749:Comment:8358942012-05-09T00:47:25.950ZClarita Thomashttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ClaritaThomas
<p>Maria,</p>
<p>I see your point-of-view but it is worth the try.</p>
<p>Maria,</p>
<p>I see your point-of-view but it is worth the try.</p> Lisa,
I am in agreement with…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-08:649749:Comment:8357352012-05-08T21:55:19.302ZClarita Thomashttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ClaritaThomas
<p>Lisa,</p>
<p>I am in agreement with you.</p>
<p>Lisa,</p>
<p>I am in agreement with you.</p> Teachers everywhere are using…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-08:649749:Comment:8355572012-05-08T15:01:33.722ZLisa Nielsenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lnielsen
<p>Teachers everywhere are using cell phones in education and they have principles in place and consequences regarding behavior, not tools. </p>
<p>Teachers everywhere are using cell phones in education and they have principles in place and consequences regarding behavior, not tools. </p> You can monitor what students…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-08:649749:Comment:8356262012-05-08T14:58:33.500ZLisa Nielsenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lnielsen
<p>You can monitor what students on doing on cell phones the same way you can if they are using any other technology...including paper / pencil.</p>
<p>You can monitor what students on doing on cell phones the same way you can if they are using any other technology...including paper / pencil.</p> What works well is bringing s…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-08:649749:Comment:8356992012-05-08T14:57:13.291ZLisa Nielsenhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/lnielsen
<p>What works well is bringing students into the conversation of appropriate use. Many teachers also empower students to be responsible for consequences. </p>
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<p>As far as students texting or playing games, that can be addressed via appropriate use and also making learning relevant and engaging enough that they'll be interested in staying on task.</p>
<p>What works well is bringing students into the conversation of appropriate use. Many teachers also empower students to be responsible for consequences. </p>
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<p>As far as students texting or playing games, that can be addressed via appropriate use and also making learning relevant and engaging enough that they'll be interested in staying on task.</p> Clarita,
We are moving to a 1…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-08:649749:Comment:8355312012-05-08T04:16:22.377ZJedd Thomas Shermanhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JeddThomasSherman
<p>Clarita,</p>
<p>We are moving to a 1:1 laptop initiative in our high school for the upcoming 2012-13 school year. It is a major undertaking for our high school and district. Interestingly, with every student having a laptop being used during the day, it only makes sense to allow the instructors to utilize cell phones in the instructional process. How would you describe the opinions of your coworkers? Would they be for it or against it if you took a poll?</p>
<p>Clarita,</p>
<p>We are moving to a 1:1 laptop initiative in our high school for the upcoming 2012-13 school year. It is a major undertaking for our high school and district. Interestingly, with every student having a laptop being used during the day, it only makes sense to allow the instructors to utilize cell phones in the instructional process. How would you describe the opinions of your coworkers? Would they be for it or against it if you took a poll?</p> Julie,
Quite an interesting w…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-07:649749:Comment:8355012012-05-07T11:43:29.221ZClarita Thomashttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ClaritaThomas
<p>Julie,</p>
<p>Quite an interesting way to break long lectures. As educators we need to get with the time because technology brings the world to our finger tips.</p>
<p>Julie,</p>
<p>Quite an interesting way to break long lectures. As educators we need to get with the time because technology brings the world to our finger tips.</p> Hi Ellen,
Thanks for your res…tag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-07:649749:Comment:8354012012-05-07T11:34:32.895ZClarita Thomashttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/ClaritaThomas
<p>Hi Ellen,</p>
<p>Thanks for your response. I believe that the parents would have no problems with their children using cellphones in school since they would be using it for educational purposes.</p>
<p>Hi Ellen,</p>
<p>Thanks for your response. I believe that the parents would have no problems with their children using cellphones in school since they would be using it for educational purposes.</p>