Presentation made at Upstate Tech Conference in 2010 about using cell phones in the classroom.

1. Harness the Power of Cell Phones Tamara Cox, Palmetto Middle School

2. Video Youtube: Mobile Technologies

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

5. Lesson Ideas

6. Lesson Ideas

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.

9. Apps for Teachers

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

19. “E-Rate Revision Supports Cell Phones.”: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/newsletters/newsletterbucketextrahelping/887213-443/e-rate_revision_supports_cell_phone.html.csp

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