0. Using Cell Phones as Powerful Learning Tools in the Classroom
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Gina 
Session Description -
Does your school allow students to use cell phones as learning tools in the classroom? We will explore how these tools can be used in the classroom as powerful learning tools. At the end of the session participants will be encouraged to share their ideas and lessons for using cell phones in the classroom. Bring your cell phone ready to use in this session!
Brian J. Santos
Spanish Teacher/Instructional Technology Specialist
Francis Howell North High School

1. Learning Objectives KNOW
We will know how cell phones can be used as an instructional tool in the classroom.
UNDERSTAND
We will understand how to use and manage cell phones as a learning and communication tool. DO
We will practice activities that use cell phones and share resources and tips for using them in the classroom. 

2. Three truths and a lie about your presenter
I am one of five siblings.
My favorite sport is tennis.
I’ve acted on the Muny stage.
I am really good at cartwheels.

3. Icebreaker Activity
Using your cell phone (or another mobile device with internet), go to:
And answer the question!

4. Parking Lot Questions
Today’s Meet

5. BYOD - Bring Your Own Device
Gina -
Explain that our district recently started BYOT
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BYOD - Bring Your Own Device

6. What I currently use cell phones for:
Remind (formerly Remind101)
Twitter
GoogleVoice
Polleverywhere
Socrative
Quizlet
Padlet
Podomatic
QR codes
AudioBoo
Take pictures of class notes
Scavenger hunt activities
Record audio/video of presentations
Calculator (convert F to C, in to cm)

7. WHY 1:1 Opportunity Motivating & Engaging Common Practice
Builds 21st Century Skills
Pragmatic
Chester Middle School (hour outside of New York)
The results were surprising: Kids who used their cell phones to boil down the main points of the stanzas got 80 percent of the questions about a poem correct on a state test.
Kids taught the same poem in the traditional way – reading, reciting and discussing – got only 40 percent of the questions right.
Texting poetry inspires kids to learn.
Source:
- Brian will add his experience in regarding student motivation

8. POD initiative Texas schools

10. Do students have cell phones?
In Oct 2011, Francis Howell School District librarians surveyed English 1 classes about technology and attained these results:
A.       I have a Smartphone that can access the internet.  35%
B.      I do not have a Smartphone, but I have a cell phone that can send and receive unlimited texts.  43%
C.      I have a cell phone but do not have unlimited texting.  6%
D.      I do not have a cell phone, but I have an iPod Touch that has a camera on it.  5%
E.       I do not have a cell phone or an iPod Touch with a camera on it. 5%
F.  Missing response:  11%

11. Things to consider..... 1) Access 2) Administrator support
3) Parent awareness
4) Classroom management
5) Backup Plan
Gina
1) Access - students without devices. 
What do you do if you don't have textbooks for everyone
Cooperative learning / pair students up, use other school devices if they are available, such as ipod touches
2) Administrator Support - Pilot program - if administrators are not on board, see if they will try a pilot program
3) Parent awareness - Communicate with parents and tell them how you are going to use the devices. There are some good examples of permission forms/letter on the wiki link:
(Lisa Nielsen's blog)
4) Classroom Management - involve the students
Brainstorm acceptable use of cell phones in the classroom together, use the example from prensky in the link above too.
 Make student sign an agreement before they can use their devices in the classroom for projects. Make sure they understand the consequences or develop them together.
Example - If at any time your teacher feels you are not using your cell phone for class work you will be asked to place your phone in the bin in the front of the room with a post-it indicating your name and class. 
5) 

14. Speaking Assignments “Why did you become a teacher?”
Google Voice Speaking assignment
“Why did you become a teacher?”
 Use a phone and call JOEY.
The phone will ring 5 times, so be patient.
Listen to the greeting. You will hear a beep. Say your name – “Soy _____ “ and record a second response. When finished, say “¡Adiós!” and hang up.

15. Texting Activities Socrative Set up through Mastery Connect
Internet needed
Students go to:

16. Class Surveys

17. Safe Teacher and Student Communication Tools
Gina - may skip
Remind 101
Allows for messages too
Free – up to 10 classes
Class Parrot
Free up to a point
Allows for polls

19. Simple Activities
need a different title heading - something more interesting
Brian will talk about -
Wiffiti
Voicethreads
Google Voice
Yodio
Text the Mob
Poll Everywhere
Gina -
QR codes
Classparrot

20. Let’s answer
the parking
lot questions.
Gina

21. Learning Objectives KNOW
We will know how cell phones can be used as an instructional tool in the classroom.
UNDERSTAND
We will understand how to use and manage cell phones as a learning and communication tool. DO
We will practice activities that use cell phones and share resources and tips for using them in the classroom. 

22. Thank you for your time!
Contact information:
Brian J. Santos
Spanish Teacher
Francis Howell North High School
Instructional Technology Specialist