11.
Cell phones - The simplest of them
all but still fairly powerful. They
can be used for group discussions
via text messaging and for
photography-based projects.
Students can also record
themselves reading stories aloud
for writers’ workshops or
practicing speeches.
Types of devices
12.
Smartphones - The older the
students, the more likely they are to
be wielding one of these. Like
tablets, smartphones have many
computer-like functions. They can
run apps and software, record
audio and video, send and receive
email and texts —functionalities
that can easily be channeled into
classroom inquiry.
Types of devices
13.
E-Book Readers - Their
fundamental function is for reading
books and storing entire libraries.
They also provide easy access to
dictionaries. Many students also
use their e-book readers as a
replacement for the daily
paper, since they can read various
editions and magazines on it.
Types of devices
14.
iPods - Free lectures and short
videos are available for
downloading via the iTunes U
app, or on the Internet Apps can
also be downloaded onto the
devices and many are equipped
with cameras students can use to
shoot and to post to a website.
Types of devices
15.
Tablets - Apple’s iPad, the Kindle
Fire, and the Galaxy are just a few
models of tablets, and they can do
anything e-book readers can do and
then some. Downloadable apps, many
educational, make these machines
nearly comparable to computers; you
can surf the Web, play games, watch
(and even make) movies, as well as
take photographs
Types of devices
19. Distraction in school
Off task behavior
Equity in devices (haves/have
not’s; smartphones vs. regular
cell phones)
WiFi Access (computing devices)
FEAR
Cons
23. What are you trying to achieve?
Survey students about what devices
they have
Encourage students to make
suggestions
Establish guidelines to ensure
equity
Align school policies and practices
How to begin
28. Anticipatory set/do-now
Checking for understanding
Assessment
Closure
Homework reminders to
students
A natural pedagogical fit
29.
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32.
Digital projects (shooting video and taking
pictures)
Backchanneling
Text message rewrites - Translating old stories
into contemporary vernacular nurtures a
greater understanding of the major themes,
characters, and plotlines
Field research
Create audio tours
Create ringtones with use of other Web 2.0
apps
Record field trips
Develop mini-documentaries
Use as a learning tool
33.
QR Code scavenger hunts
Access podcasts, video lectures, animations
Storyboarding - Have students draw or shoot
photos of sequential images and challenge
them to draw up their own stories or
storyboards involving both text and visuals.
Calculator
Notebook
Research on the Internet
Read news articles and current events
Data collection (i.e. stopwatch)
Use as a Learning Tool
36.
GAFE – Mail/Chat, Drive
(Docs, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Forms), Site
s, Groups, Calendar
Other Google Apps –
Search/Books/Scholar, Google
+, YouTube, Maps, Blogger, Translate, Moderat
or, Earth
Google Apps Work on
Any Device
37.
Create free polls in seconds
Can be multiple choice of open-ended response
Free for up to 40 people (clear poll results after
each class)
Access at http://www.polleverywhere.com/
Poll Everywhere
38. platform of tools that enhances school
communication
communicate freely with Celly
whilekeeping phone numbers private
create cells, instant mobile networks that
connect your school
members can join a cell by texting or
logging in to the web
Group messages can be moderated by one
or more curators to keep conversations
on-topic and friendly
Celly
42. Teachers create enriched multimedia
presentations w/ interactive features
In classroom teachers share content with
students and control the activity w/ Nearpod
App
Students receive content and submit responses
on mobile devices using the app
Teachers monitor classroom activity and
measure student results on an individual and
aggregate basis
Nearpod
44.
Socrative
Smart student response system that
empowers teachers to engage their
classrooms through a series of
educational exercises and games via
smartphones, laptops, and tablets
46. Capture notes, save research, collaborate
on projects, snap photos of
whitebaords/notes, record audio
Automatically syncs to all computes
Access anywhere
Visit http://evernote.com/schools/
Evernote
47. Free service that lets you bring your
photos, docs, and videos anywhere and
share them easily.
Everything is stores in the cloud (all file
types)
Never email yourself a file again
Dropbox
48. Safe and easy way for your class to
connect and collaborate, share
content, and access homework, grades
and school notices
Ssecure place to connect and
collaborate, share content and educational
applications, and access
homework, grades, class discussions and
notifications
Edmodo
49. Create and use digital avatars
Enable students to call into with a code
on their phones and use their voice for
the avatar.
Use for storytelling, public speaking
practice
Visit http://www.voki.com/learn.php
Voki
50.
TodaysMeet helps you embrace the
backchannel and connect with your audience in
realtime.
Encourage the room to use the live stream to
make comments, ask questions, and use that
feedback to tailor your presentation, sharpen
your points, and address audience needs.
51. Run classroom-wide polls using text
messages
Give personalized feedback to
individuals or groups.
Broadcast updates and info to parents
and students
Visit https://www.classpager.com/
ClassPager