-Mobile Devices in the Classroom-

Susan McBrideTeaching with Technology

Summer 2011

I say yes! Or

Abstract:Stephen Downes of the National Research Council of Canada says that the number one sign of good technology is that it is always available. Scheduling the computer lab for class use can be a teacher nightmare. You can not count on the lap top carts if you teach more than one period in a row, the batteries just can’t handle it.  Which is Downes’ number 6 rule for good technology- doesn’t require parts, and then take reason number 3- always connected.This is the purpose for my presentation. PDA’s, iPods, and cell phones provide a one to one ratio of technology to student. "That is necessary for true technological innovation in education,” says Darrell Walery. (Tech director of Consolidated High School District 230. Chicago, Illinois)

Mobile devices in the classroom

To allow them, or not to allow them..... That is the question.

 I have the answer...   or at least some answers.

I know what you are thinking!

NO TO MOBILE DEVICES!  • "They are too distracting"

• "School policies prohibit cell phones"

• "Not everyone has one"

• "Safety, stranger-danger"

but actually.........• A window is distracting to

an unmotivated student• Many activities can be

done at home• Students can collaborate,

& share, sites like Gabcast accommodate land lines

• Media glorifies it: students get approached more often in real-life (and yet we let them walk to school alone)

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Surely something teens are using everyday; hours-a-day, deserves some

consideration for potential use in our classrooms.

------That was then

This is now-----------

 Traditional teaching methods will not work with our multi-tasking, social media savvy, tech-literate students.  Construct lessons that glow, make noise, provide immediate responses.  Utilize the media you never had as a student.

Keep in mind, that other mobile devices can be used--

IPods, PDA's, Netbooks, IPads

Structure, rules, consequences

• Implement consequences for violating the code.

•  Include the students in on designing the code. (they will be more likely to follow it)

• Parent permission forms.  (they can help enforce the code and consequences)

• Have a student code of conduct for cell phone use,  (ie. leave in the front of the room, OFF- until needed)

Getting  started:

So what can we do with a mobile device in education?   

Activities out of class

• conduct interviews• create radio broadcasts• group texting• books on tape• speech presentations• Assessment- record

essay questions• virtual conferences• surveys with polling

sites

Activities in class

• scientific calculator apps, stop watch

• use calendar for assignments & reminders

• camera/video recorder• slide shows • sound & video clips from

field trips • podcasts• skype• immediate response

systems using twitter• assistive technology

uses

And let's not forget..... 

~ We can provide some Digital Etiquette~1. it's not appropriate to answer your                                                  

  phone when at the movies– we can teach them copyright laws

~  We can assure Equal Access Opportunities~Using phones allows students who do not have one, the opportunity to use tools for 21st century learning.

Students need to learn how to use phones, social media sites & blog and internet forums, Appropriately.

teacher mobile friendly resourcesinformational:toys to tools, rubric for evaluating Apps, Interesting ways.., teaching with twitter, cell phones in class, ppt on cell phones, cybraryman's website, texting:wetxt, txtdrop ,Jott.com  1-866-JOTT-123 speech to text translation Podcasting:gcast tutorial, evoca, podbean & Picture, Video, Audio:animoto, jaycut,  photopeach, audacity, slideshare

Reference: text a librarian, cha cha answers: text 242242, google, text 466453Webquest:  zunal, webquest,orgSurveys/polls: Mobile polling, poll everywhere, twtpoll

One last chance to convince you....

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In closing, the fine print at theend of every presentation........

1. Always ask your administrators how best to inform parents, make sure everyone agrees before setting up a new program

2. FIREWALLS:  Talk to tech department coordinators to see if some can be removed for 'educational' purposes

3. Consider financial restraints-- consider cell-phone recycling donations; for video and picture use on inactivated phones, check student calling plans- that is a lesson in itself!

4. Parental permission- remember; you can always use them outside the classroom-

5. Security; use pen-names, pics with no names attached6. Always test the sites first, in my research quite a few links are no

longer operating or are charging fees.

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