Cell phones in education

If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em

Emily BlissTechnology Integration Coordinator

Oak Valley Middle School, MIEDIM 587

Instruments of Education

O In real life people use cell phones

O 75% of kids have their own phone

O Use phones as tools, not “cheating” or “distracting” devices.

AdvantagesO Allows for instant

feedback

O Easier access to information

O Cost effective

O Ease of use

O Builds collaboration

O Paperless!

Easy integrationO Remind101O PolleverywhereO QR codesO CalculatorsO CamerasO GoogleO Dictionaries

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