cell phones in the classroom? really? charlie carpenter august 2011
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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
• www.mrcarpenterstech.com