Comments on: Mobile phones in the classroom…. again http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/ Education and Technology by Steve Dembo Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:27:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Online Universities » Blog Archive » Cell Phones as a Learning Tool http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-117665 Online Universities » Blog Archive » Cell Phones as a Learning Tool Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:30:44 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-117665 [...] Many students receive online class updates via programs like Twitter. Here are a few other ways the Teach 42 blog suggests phones can be used: “1) Check the spelling/definition of a word 2) Research a [...] […] Many students receive online class updates via programs like Twitter. Here are a few other ways the Teach 42 blog suggests phones can be used: “1) Check the spelling/definition of a word 2) Research a […]

]]> By: Mobile phones in the classroom…again « Ken’s e-learning blog http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-116587 Mobile phones in the classroom…again « Ken’s e-learning blog Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:22:35 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-116587 [...] phones in the classroom…again I really like this post on using mobile phones in the classroom and the response it generates (particularly from Josh and Kain, a recent high school graduate). [...] […] phones in the classroom…again I really like this post on using mobile phones in the classroom and the response it generates (particularly from Josh and Kain, a recent high school graduate). […]

]]> By: De Mattar » Blog Archive » M-learning http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-116493 De Mattar » Blog Archive » M-learning Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:22:13 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-116493 [...] Mobile phones in the classroom…. again, Steve Dembo apresenta várias maneiras pelas quais os celulares podem ser utilizados para melhorar [...] […] Mobile phones in the classroom…. again, Steve Dembo apresenta várias maneiras pelas quais os celulares podem ser utilizados para melhorar […]

]]> By: Don White http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-115658 Don White Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:53:06 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-115658 I'm a high school principal and on the last day of school received a "petition" (junior high flashback) from my faculty requesting "the purchase and implementation of a cell phone blocker" at our school. The faculty had met for over and hour to discuss "the cell phone problem" and this was their solution, the purchase of this magical, mythic device. I continue to be stunned by the collective idiocy of this. I've long advocated for the teaching (and modeling) of responsible use, believing schools should reflect how we behave in the "real world" outside schools. Sadly, rather than asking the important questions about cell phones specifically and technology generally, far too many teachers want it all to go away so they can continue their stand and deliver methods of teaching. I’m a high school principal and on the last day of school received a “petition” (junior high flashback) from my faculty requesting “the purchase and implementation of a cell phone blocker” at our school. The faculty had met for over and hour to discuss “the cell phone problem” and this was their solution, the purchase of this magical, mythic device. I continue to be stunned by the collective idiocy of this. I’ve long advocated for the teaching (and modeling) of responsible use, believing schools should reflect how we behave in the “real world” outside schools. Sadly, rather than asking the important questions about cell phones specifically
and technology generally, far too many teachers want it all to go away so they can continue their stand and deliver methods of teaching.

]]> By: Could it be??? | Lead by Example http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-115124 Could it be??? | Lead by Example Sat, 24 May 2008 13:58:52 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-115124 [...] to Steve Dembo for creating this great list of uses.  My favorite is using the above link, Poll Everywhere.  As [...] […] to Steve Dembo for creating this great list of uses.  My favorite is using the above link, Poll Everywhere.  As […]

]]> By: Tim Childers http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114966 Tim Childers Thu, 22 May 2008 13:05:30 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114966 I am one of those teachers sitting strategically on the fence. As a middle school teacher, I see more of the harm to cell phone use in school than I would if I was an elementary teacher. Recently, we had a text message gun threat that went viral through student cell phones. When we did a lock down to do a search, kids were texting and calling parents telling them shots had been fired, and we had found several guns on campus today. Parents were checking kids out left and right. If parents are going to purchase cell phones for their kids, they need to take the time to teach them how to use them responsibly. Hmmm, I think I've heard that before about Internet use. Maybe proper use of cell phones within the classroom could help solve the issue. Like most things, when kids are allowed to do something it suddenly loses its appeal! :) I am one of those teachers sitting strategically on the fence. As a middle school teacher, I see more of the harm to cell phone use in school than I would if I was an elementary teacher.

Recently, we had a text message gun threat that went viral through student cell phones. When we did a lock down to do a search, kids were texting and calling parents telling them shots had been fired, and we had found several guns on campus today. Parents were checking kids out left and right.

If parents are going to purchase cell phones for their kids, they need to take the time to teach them how to use them responsibly. Hmmm, I think I’ve heard that before about Internet use.

Maybe proper use of cell phones within the classroom could help solve the issue. Like most things, when kids are allowed to do something it suddenly loses its appeal! :)

]]> By: Inrance.info » Blog Archive » Cell Phones as a Learning Tool http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114620 Inrance.info » Blog Archive » Cell Phones as a Learning Tool Fri, 16 May 2008 05:33:05 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114620 [...] Many students receive online class updates via programs like Twitter. Here are a few other ways the Teach 42 blog suggests phones can be used: “1) Check the spelling/definition of a word 2) Research a [...] […] Many students receive online class updates via programs like Twitter. Here are a few other ways the Teach 42 blog suggests phones can be used: “1) Check the spelling/definition of a word 2) Research a […]

]]> By: The MoPR Blog » Blog Archive » Public schools need schooling on cel phone use http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114396 The MoPR Blog » Blog Archive » Public schools need schooling on cel phone use Mon, 12 May 2008 16:30:22 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114396 [...] a great perspective on new uses for cell phones in the classroom with just a few simple, everyday ideas that teachers could [...] […] a great perspective on new uses for cell phones in the classroom with just a few simple, everyday ideas that teachers could […]

]]> By: Nicola http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114145 Nicola Fri, 09 May 2008 11:42:01 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114145 Hi, this is an interesting post with some great links for mobile devices. I would be tempted to focus on - what it is you're trying to do where access away from a desktop, that may fit into someone's hand - is useful i.e. a)someone is familiar with so not necessarily a new learning curve in terms of technology to climb b)that has voice & text capability, can help someone learn by giving them an additional choice about how and where to access their learning. Distraction is more around students response to what they are doing, so along your lines of thought, I guess windows are a distraction too, because students can stare out of them ;-) Hi, this is an interesting post with some great links for mobile devices.

I would be tempted to focus on - what it is you’re trying to do where access away from a desktop, that may fit into someone’s hand - is useful i.e.
a)someone is familiar with so not necessarily a new learning curve in terms of technology to climb
b)that has voice & text capability, can help someone learn by giving them an additional choice about how and where to access their learning.

Distraction is more around students response to what they are doing, so along your lines of thought, I guess windows are a distraction too, because students can stare out of them ;-)

]]> By: Cell Phone as a Learning Tool. | Mobile Toones - Blog http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114130 Cell Phone as a Learning Tool. | Mobile Toones - Blog Fri, 09 May 2008 07:31:43 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114130 [...] Many students receive online class updates via programs like Twitter. Here are a few other ways the Teach 42 blog suggests phones can be used: “1) Check the spelling/definition of a word 2) Research a [...] […] Many students receive online class updates via programs like Twitter. Here are a few other ways the Teach 42 blog suggests phones can be used: “1) Check the spelling/definition of a word 2) Research a […]

]]> By: Cell Phones as a Learning Tool « Phonenew’s Weblog http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114129 Cell Phones as a Learning Tool « Phonenew’s Weblog Fri, 09 May 2008 07:02:44 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114129 [...] Many students receive online class updates via programs like Twitter. Here are a few other ways the Teach 42 blog suggests phones can be used: “1) Check the spelling/definition of a word 2) Research a [...] […] Many students receive online class updates via programs like Twitter. Here are a few other ways the Teach 42 blog suggests phones can be used: “1) Check the spelling/definition of a word 2) Research a […]

]]> By: Kain http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114127 Kain Fri, 09 May 2008 05:39:04 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114127 Having just graduated from high school, I figured I'd have something to comment on the situation. I don't think the problem is the phones themselves, it's the people using them. Obviously, this is a user thing. It's stupid to think that just because somebody levys a consequence against having an item in school, that it would stop them. If somebody is going to bring something to school, and use it at their will, then it's not something that can be stopped. There is a pointless amount of energy wasted on enforcing the most arbitrary rules. And it's the same thing with iPods and the like. I have long enough hair that I could very well snake a headphone up my shirt and hide it beyond sight. If a school would allow them at say, lunch/recess, then I'm sure the problems in class would drop drastically. However, they're so dead set on controlling EVERYTHING within their domain, that they end up beating a dead horse about it. Kids today thrive on technology, and are in constant need of contact with each other. In conclusion, it's just bothersome that the school system decides to be such nazis (Pardon the expression.) about the technology that is helping our future progress. I know I wouldn't be of much use without a cell, iPod, and laptop. Haha. - Kain. Having just graduated from high school, I figured I’d have something to comment on the situation. I don’t think the problem is the phones themselves, it’s the people using them. Obviously, this is a user thing. It’s stupid to think that just because somebody levys a consequence against having an item in school, that it would stop them. If somebody is going to bring something to school, and use it at their will, then it’s not something that can be stopped. There is a pointless amount of energy wasted on enforcing the most arbitrary rules. And it’s the same thing with iPods and the like. I have long enough hair that I could very well snake a headphone up my shirt and hide it beyond sight. If a school would allow them at say, lunch/recess, then I’m sure the problems in class would drop drastically. However, they’re so dead set on controlling EVERYTHING within their domain, that they end up beating a dead horse about it. Kids today thrive on technology, and are in constant need of contact with each other. In conclusion, it’s just bothersome that the school system decides to be such nazis (Pardon the expression.) about the technology that is helping our future progress. I know I wouldn’t be of much use without a cell, iPod, and laptop. Haha.

- Kain.

]]> By: Preston http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114101 Preston Thu, 08 May 2008 23:58:45 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114101 I'm so sick of adults hating technology. Seriously, it's the future people. Embrace it, love it. It's not a big deal. It's a cell phone. Get over it, and understand that even if they are banned in school, kids will use them. I’m so sick of adults hating technology. Seriously, it’s the future people. Embrace it, love it. It’s not a big deal. It’s a cell phone. Get over it, and understand that even if they are banned in school, kids will use them.

]]> By: Karen Janowski http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114070 Karen Janowski Thu, 08 May 2008 15:19:15 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114070 Steve, Great post and great response, point by point, to Josh's concerns. I've blogged about the use of jott.com as a learning tool, which requires a cell phone. You may be interested in this: http://tinyurl.com/54u3mx Steve,
Great post and great response, point by point, to Josh’s concerns.
I’ve blogged about the use of jott.com as a learning tool, which requires a cell phone. You may be interested in this:
http://tinyurl.com/54u3mx

]]> By: Technology News: Using Cellphones in the Classroom (Constructively) | Office of eTech http://www.teach42.com/2008/05/06/mobile-phones-in-the-classroom-again/#comment-114062 Technology News: Using Cellphones in the Classroom (Constructively) | Office of eTech Thu, 08 May 2008 13:28:09 +0000 http://www.teach42.com/?p=877#comment-114062 [...] the value of introducing leisure-associated technologies into the classroom, education blogger Steve Dembo offers a short list of ways cellphones can be used to enhance the learning process. Read the list [...] […] the value of introducing leisure-associated technologies into the classroom, education blogger Steve Dembo offers a short list of ways cellphones can be used to enhance the learning process. Read the list […]

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