Technology in the Classroom
Turn your Cellphones ON!
Goal
Introduce the benefits of utilizing technology in the classroom.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student shall be able to discuss:
• The advantages of technology in education.
• The drawbacks of technology in education.
• Technology options available in the classroom.
Smartphonesand
Tablets
Needed for this class… QR Reader
Socrative Student Clicker
Android iPhone/iPad
Cellphone Bans
Impossible to enforce
Policy is still needed…
Silent ModeNo calls
Uses
Reminders
Scan this QR Code
Use Group Texting to:Set assignment remindersEmphasize key pointsReschedule a class day
OR
Text @oemt to (918) 578-2184
I won’t send any texts after 7/12.
Polling
Poll your class:
ResearchQuizzingEnd of course surveys
www.polleverywhere.com
QR Codes
Quickly Share:
MapsWebsitesContact InfoCalendar EventText Messaging
www.qrstuff.com
Calendar Event
Automatically adds to your calendar…
Contact Info
Quickly share and save contact info…
Note Photography
Video
ebooks
Save$66
Create ePCR
Create practice ePCRsPrint or email
CLICKERS
Clickers
Increase participationInstant GradingPollingFun
SocrativeTurn devices into clickers:
SmartphonesTabletsComputers
QuizzesGamesPolls
Let’s Play
Open the Socrative App
Or
m.socrative.com
Room #: 81854
Turning TechnologiesSoftwareTimed QuizzesSelf Paced ExamsCompatible with C3 Software
SummaryBeneficialIncrease ParticipationExtra tools in the toolboxRules/Policy is still necessary
ReferencesFrantz, Sue. Socrative: Turn Student SmartPhones
into Clickers. Technology for Academics. 2011.Friese, Greg. Integrating Smartphone into EMS
Education. www.emsworld.com. 2012.40 Creative Ways Teachers Are Using Cell Phones in
the Classroom. www.onlineuniversities.com. 2012.
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