Cell Phones in the Classroom? Really?

Charlie Carpenter August 2011

Cell Phones

Smartphones

Smartphones

• Texting Internet:• Camera Web 2.0 Apps• Video Camera E-mail• Voice Recorder Video Conferencing• Calculator Internet Videos• Stopwatch Dictionary• 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 AppsPoll4, Socrative, Blog, Wiki, Prezi,VoiceThread, Facebook, Google

Docs

• Internet VideosYouTube, 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

• GoKnow Project K’nect

• Brainchild Achiever Learning.com

• Edmodo Moodle

In Practice

• Reynoldsburg City Schools Pilot

• 160 MLDs into hand of 6th 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

• ccarpenter@reyn.org

• www.mrcarpenterstech.com