DESIREE RAMIREZ

Cell phones in the Classroom:

A teacher’s perspective

1.5 BILLION CELL PHONES WORLD WIDE

BAN CELL PHONES IN SCHOOL?

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Introduction

Whether or not cell phones belong in schools. Need to reach a consensus between parents,

students, and educators regarding their use in schools.

Many educational advantages Some uses are definitely unacceptable.

Why?

Enhance teaching and learningHarness the educational power of technologyTechnology enhanced educationLearning in entertainmentRound the clock learning

10 Ideas for Using Cell Phones in Education

Student response polling or pop quizzes (no need to invest in additional devices)

Use SMS to find definitions, currency conversion, math equations, translation and more

Use as an internet browser to access endless information Research Read news articles and current events Read books Download and use education programs such as Google Maps and

use as GPS Use as a digital or video camera to accompany school projects,

publishing, etc. Educate students on appropriate and acceptable social use Use the voice technology to share engaging lectures or lessons

Why not?

CheatingPrivacynon-traditional learningSMS (texting) vs. GrammarThreat- what happens to the teacher?DistractionSecurity/Theft“because someone can learn from a device

doesn’t mean they will learn from the device”

Kids Bring Cell Phones to School

Some people think that, kids will use cell phone to cheat on tests and show cell phones off in school. While kids are in school, teachers do not want parents to call their kids in the middle of class. But teachers think kids will talk with other kids during classes. I think some kids will not do anything shocking on cell phone in school.   If kids could bring cell phone to school, the teachers should have rules for the classroom about cell phones. Kids that use their phone for non emergency uses only, students phone can be taken and the parents have to pick it up at school.

Source :write.teachingmatters.org/node/227

The Digital Language

Digital native is a person who has grown up with digital technology such as computers, the Internet, mobile phones and MP3

Digital Immigrants are those who were already socialized in predigital ways when digital technology arrived on the scene.

Digital divide refers to the gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and those without. It includes the imbalances in physical access to technology as well as the imbalances in resources and skills

Digital etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or procedure Digital citizenship: the norms of behavior with regard to technology use Digital literacy is the ability to locate, organize, understand, evaluate, and create

information using digital technology.

Top 10 Cell Phone Etiquette Rules People Still Break

1. Talking too loudly2. Holding inappropriate conversations in public.3. Rudely interrupting conversations4. Checking your phone 5. Texting while driving6. Texting while talking7. Texting small talk8. Loud and annoying ringtones9. Disturbing live performances

10. Location location location