Cell+Phones


 * Cell Phones **


 * To think about how the use of cell phones could add to learning and to share some apps appropriate for this purpose **


 * A bit of background, view The Cell Phone ** (Students at school, watch through the Educational Video Library)


 * The use of cell phones in education is a hot debate topic in classrooms around the world. Do you think cell phones should be allowed in the classroom? Take a quick poll of the people in your class. **


 * How do your class results compare to those at Debate.org? **


 * What are some pros and cons of cell phone use in the classroom? **


 * On your Tech Day Log, write down at least three pros and three cons. **


 * When thinking about cell phone use in the classroom, it is important to think about how learning could be enhanced or improved. We do not want cell phone use to look like this! We want cell phones to contribute to learning in positive ways. Watch one or more of the following for some ideas: **
 * ** The Mind Matters Show **(Students at school, watch through the Educational Video Library)
 * ** Cell Phones in School **(Educational Video Library)
 * ** Epic School Project **(Educational Video Library)
 * ** Students Using Cell Phones in School **(Educational Video Library)
 * ** Using Cell Phones to Engage Students in the Classroom **(Educational Video Library)


 * What other ideas do you have for using cell phones in the classroom? Are there certain apps you can download on your cell phone that would be beneficial for some of the classes you take? This can range to apps for music to some of your gaming apps to weather, news, and so on--but, how would they apply to learning? Get into a small group and discuss for 10 minutes or so, then have someone from each group report out your ideas to the rest of the class. **


 * On your Tech Day Log, write down at least two ideas of specific ways to use cell phones in the classroom and/or apps that could be useful in the classroom and explain how. **

Alternate Activities:.

1. Check out this Cell Phone screen emulator

2. Watch these Cool Cell Phone Tricks

3. Read about some apps below:
 * Best Cell Phone Apps 2012
 * The Best Free Android Apps 2013
 * 50 Apps Students Will Be Using In Your Classroom