3. The World is MobileItâs not IF we will use cell phones in class, itâs 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 âWithin five years, every K-12 student in America will be using a mobile handheld device as part of learning.â YET âOver 70% of US schools ban cell phonesâ
4. Is it worth it? Pros Cons Flexibility Affordable Most students have their own device Portable âanywhere, anytimeâ learning Reach underserved children Enables a personalized learning experience Studentâs 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. Maryâs Schools: Every 3rd -5th grader receives a mobile device for learning since 2008. Many more examples overseas.
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. âGet Smart: Using Mobile Apps to Improve Your Teaching.â: http://www.nea.org/home/41992.htm
15. â100 Mobile Tools for Teachersâ: http://cellphones.org/blog/100-mobile-tools-for-teachers
16. âCell Phones in the Classroomâ: http://radar.oreilly.com/2010/03/cell-phones-in-classrooms.html
17. âGoing Mobile: Debating and Using Cell Phones in School.â: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/19/going-mobile-debating-and-using-cellphones-in-school/
18. âWhy Mobile is a Must.â: http://thejournal.com/Articles/2011/02/08/Why-Mobile-Is-a-Must.aspx?Page=1
20. âFrom Cell Phone Skeptic to Evangelistâ: http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2200
21. âCell Phones as Teaching Tools.â: http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct10/vol68/num02/Cell-Phones-as-Teaching-Tools.aspx
22. âMobile Learning: Not Just Laptops Anymoreâ: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/02/25/mobile-learning-not-just-laptops-any-more/10/?
23. âItâs not a question of it, but when your school will allow cell phones for learning.â: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2010/06/its-not-question-of-if-but-when-your.html