Cell Phones in the Classroom? Really? Charlie Carpenter August 2011
Cell Phones
Smartphones
TextingInternet: CameraWeb 2.0 Apps Video Camera Voice RecorderVideo Conferencing CalculatorInternet Videos StopwatchDictionary GPS Apps (Applications)
Mobile Learning Devices Mobile Learning Device 21st Century Tools for the 21st Century Learner.
Teaching/Learning with MLDs MLDs can be available at all times Help enhance lessons in classroom Allow learning on the go: recess, home, etc Using today’s real-world tools 21st Century Skills
Internet and Data Mobile Internet Web 2.0 Apps Poll4, Socrative, Blog, Wiki, Prezi, VoiceThread, Facebook, Google Docs Internet Videos YouTube, SchoolTube, TeacherTube Google Searches
Student Response - Clickers Use Texting as a form of clickers Poll Everywhere.com (poll4.com) Socrative Formative Assessments Backchannel
There’s an App for That Most MLDs have Applications available Many free, some cost – Some good, bad Educational and game related –Flashcards- E-readers –Dictionary- Diagrams –Fun Games- Educational Games –Calculators- QR Code Readers
QR Codes Quick Response Codes Free to create Free to read (app) Add information in code –Book synopsis –Art info in Art Show –Scavenger hunt Red Laser, Google Googles
Content Management Software Educational software on device Generally a cost per device GoKnowProject K’nect Brainchild AchieverLearning.com EdmodoMoodle
In Practice Reynoldsburg City Schools Pilot 160 MLDs into hand of 6 th grade students CMS in place Partnership with Wireless Carrier Word processing, spreadsheets, graphic organizers, drawing, camera, video, Internet.
Technicalities & Policy Check with Principal or Technology Director BYOT: Bring Your Own Technology AUP: Acceptable Use Policy District 1:1 Initiatives Who is responsible for devices? Student expectations Responsible/Appropriate use
Questions? Questions or Comments? Charlie Carpenter Teacher, Technology Integration Specialist Reynoldsburg City Schools