3. The World is MobileIt’s not IF we will use cell phones in class, it’s WHEN. 75% of all kids age 12-17 own a cell phone Almost 50% of middle and high school students own a smart phone Children under 12 are the fastest growing segment of mobile users Almost 60% of teens reported sending and receiving text while in class “Within five years, every K-12 student in America will be using a mobile handheld device as part of learning.” YET “Over 70% of US schools ban cell phones”
4. Is it worth it? Pros Cons Flexibility Affordable Most students have their own device Portable “anywhere, anytime” learning Reach underserved children Enables a personalized learning experience Student’s choice in device Some students do not have one. Classroom distraction. Potential for unethical behavior (cheating) Privacy concerns Health concerns Teacher & Admin attitudes- many still see as distraction
7. Ten Building Blocks for Learning with Cell Phones 6. Partnering with Students to Use Cells for Learning 7. Parent/guardian Permission 8. Acceptable Use 9. Cell Phone Etiquette 10. Classroom Management Build Relationships Embrace Research Plan Activities Pilot Program Access for All
8. Real World Examples Project K-Nect- Several NC schools participated to reach at risk math students. Overall, proficiency rates increased by 30% for students using the mobile devices. St. Mary’s Schools: Every 3rd -5th grader receives a mobile device for learning since 2008. Many more examples overseas.
12. Fredrick, Kathy. “Calling All Cell Phone Users! “ School Library Monthly, Vol 27, No. 6, March 2011.
13. Will Smart Phones Eliminate the Digital Divide?: http://thejournal.com/Articles/2011/02/01/Will-Smart-Phones-Eliminate-the-Digital-Divide.aspx?Page=3
14. “Get Smart: Using Mobile Apps to Improve Your Teaching.”: http://www.nea.org/home/41992.htm
15. “100 Mobile Tools for Teachers”: http://cellphones.org/blog/100-mobile-tools-for-teachers
16. “Cell Phones in the Classroom”: http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/03/cell-phones-in-classrooms.html
17. “Going Mobile: Debating and Using Cell Phones in School.”: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/19/going-mobile-debating-and-using-cellphones-in-school/
18. “Why Mobile is a Must.”: http://thejournal.com/Articles/2011/02/08/Why-Mobile-Is-a-Must.aspx?Page=1
20. “From Cell Phone Skeptic to Evangelist”: http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2200
21. “Cell Phones as Teaching Tools.”: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct10/vol68/num02/Cell-Phones-as-Teaching-Tools.aspx
22. “Mobile Learning: Not Just Laptops Anymore”: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/25/mobile-learning-not-just-laptops-any-more/10/?
23. “It’s not a question of it, but when your school will allow cell phones for learning.”: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2010/06/its-not-question-of-if-but-when-your.html