This site will serve as a place to reflect and respond to questions that correlate with the the ISTE NETS Standards for Teachers.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Cell Phones in Schools
After viewing the You Tube video, respond to the following question... Do you agree with integrating cell phones in the classroom? How can these phones be used in a positive way in the classrooms? Cell phones in schools
I loved the Poll Everywhere technology and some of the things the teachers were doing with the use of cell phones, but a couple things worry/bother me. The percentage of students with a cell phone is not 100%. What happens during a cell-enhanced lesson when a child cannot afford a cell phone plan? Will the school provide students with the appropriate technology? What if their plan does not have unlimited texting? Is it something the parents are expected to invest in?
I also worry that it is one more excellent use of technology that will (overtime) become so used that texts or on-phone emails will pile up or be ignored. Sure it is right in the palm of your hand but just as email has spam, eventually the mass number of texts may become junk. They may not get all of their assignments when they receive a report notice, a few texts from friends, a reminder from mom, and a school notice. Unless students consistently check back into these inboxes (which do have to be emptied periodically as well) information will be lost and the lines of privacy will become more and more vague.
I think having a cell at school is important and I think students should keep them with them during the day, but maybe on silent should stay the standard in classrooms. (Slotnick)
I believe that the process of integrating the cell phones is very interesting. I love the fact that the students have to register their phone and they have a strict and effective classroom management strategy to help. The students in these classes probably are gaining more from the lesson at hand. This is something that is engaging to teenagers. This is my issue, when I was in high school my cell phone was basic. I only needed it to be able to send and receive text messages. My parents were not going to spend the extra money for me to have internet because I didn’t need it. I would not have been able to participate in the lessons. What happens then? I believe that using cell phones in school is an amazing concept. However, I think in some ways it provides alternative gaps in our education system because we can’t ensure it will reach 100% of our students.
I believe integrating cell phones in the classroom could be avoided. The only beneficial thing I gained from the video was the Poll Everywhere activity, but with the use of clickers, I think cell phones could be avoided. I know how I was in high school and I would be texting more than I would be paying attention to the activity. I also don't like the idea of teachers and students having each other's phone numbers because that seems like it would lead to more problems. In a perfect world, I think cell phones would be a good tool in the classroom, but we know that's not the case.
I like the idea of using cell phones in the classroom for educational purposes. I like the poll everywhere especially. It is the same concept of clickers in college classes. It is a more effective way to send in quizes beacause teachers are able to see who got the corect answers right away. It also more effective when voting as a class. It gives the percentage of different answers which can be incorporated into a math lesson.
I do not believe that students should be able to use cell phones in the classroom. It doesn't matter what they are doing students should not have them. I do not think that students that are young shouldn't even have cell phones anyways. When students are on their cell phones whether you have a "cell phone" list or not you are not 100% sure that they are paying attention to what you are teaching about. Cell phones should not be accepted n the classroom. If you want to do "poll everywhere," why can't schools provide clickers for students to be able to answer questions. If students are just using cell phones then they will not learn how to write and then pencils and paper will just be a thing of the past. What if not all students had cell phones? What would you do if you were the teacher? Poll everywhere is something that could be used in maybe high school and college.
The idea of using cell phones in the classroom seems like a good idea. However, using a cell phone in a classroom can cause some disruption if the students are texting or using the web for things other than classwork. I know personally I do not have internet on my phone, so I know that not all students would have access to it. However, if every student in my classroom had one, I would try to come up with ways to incorporate the use of them. Allowing them to text in answers to a poll is a great way to use them. The students would only be allowed to use them when permitted, and not during my lessons.
Yes, I believe cell phones should be integrated into the school. Instead of the students texting each other they can be doing something more porductive with their phone. Teachers can ask a question on poll everywhere and this will allow students to pay attention to the teacher and answer the questions through their phones.
I think teaching the students as much technology information and knowledge will help them in the future.
No I do not think that studnets should be allowed to have cell phones in school for use. I know that most students have cell phones but we cannot assume that all stundets have one, so there for we cannot make it mandatory in the classroom setting, unless we are willing to provide ALL studnets with cell phones. I do not see how most (if any) school systems can afford this when they are laying teachers off. I think studnets should be allowed to have cell phones but they should not be used in the classroom. But studnets do need more techonolgy in the classroom, this is where classroom computers and ipads can come in to play that the school can provide for the studnets.
I agree that cellphones can be used in the classroom but only for educational purposes. I think there should be an alloted time for cell hpone use and then the students should put them up when it's time to move on to something else.
I really don't think cell phones in the classroom are a good idea. I think students would be preoccupied with other things going on with their phone. In some situations I think they might be appropriate, but then again not every student is going to have a phone to use. There are so many other options that I don't think it would be a problem.
I think using cellphones in the classroom could be beneficial if students used them for the intended purpose. I do worry though that students would be distracted if they were allowed to use them. I think the use of clickers could be more effective than using cellphones. Many students do not have cell phones and would feel left out of the activity. If they were to use clickers, they could answer the questions but would not have any other distractions, such as texting or facebooking.
I like the poll everywhere but do not feel that cell phones should be widely used in the classroom. I agree with Melora in that not all students have cell phones. Also some parents do not want their children using their cell phones in school or may only have a plan that allows a certain number of texts a month. If schools want cell phones used in the classroom then they should provide them and have managemnet in place to ensure they are only being used when appropriate.
I believe that the use of cell phones in a classroom can be a goog thing but it is one of the things that must be monitored. Students love to be involved and love technology so using something that they have direct contact with like cell phones can be a good thing. THe only way that I would use them in a classroom is when every student could. If the students do not them I will have to find an alternate way to do things that would envolve them.
I have mixed feelings about cell phone usage in the classroom. I think that cell phones could be beneficial in the classroom for educational tools such as poll everywhere. However, there is too many ways to become distracted with today's cell phones. Plus, there's not a "filter" for the use of phones. On the other hand, the polls and open ended questions that are anonymous could be extremely beneficial and keep students engaged. It's really a matter of which battle you decide to fight: either keep the student engaged, or keep the students focused. I do believe that eventually all students will have cell phones and the classroom will never be the same.
I like the idea of letting their students use thier cell phones in the classroom. I think it would engage the students in a different way, rather than just lecturing or worksheets. I think you could easily use them to poll the classroom, or to send messages to each other, text in responses, that kind of thing. I think it could be benefitial to the classroom in certain ways. I do think that the cell phones would have to be monitored strictly, because the students would take advantage of being allowed to use them in the classroom. I would have some cell phone rules added to the class rules and make sure the students aren't abusing that privilege. This would only work for the older students, in my opinion. I think they would be better at following the rules than the younger students. My suggestion would be for fourth or fifth grade. I think those are the only grades I would allow for cell phones in the room.
I think integrating cell phones in the classroom is a good idea, but there are definitely pros and cons to this. It would be neat to be able to use the phones for a poll and then maybe have the students place the phones on the left corner of their desk when they finish. This way you could ensure that they are not distracted doing something uneducational. You could also have them type up responses to certain questions and it is immediate feedback for you to use when deciding what topics you need to spend more time on. I also think allowing students to look up answers to questions to check their accuracy would be a good idea for classroom use as well. I do worry though that students would find ways to play games or do other unrelated stuff on their phone. I do feel that students will be using their phones regardless of if you say they are not allowed to in class, so that is why I lean more towards integrating them into the class.
I don't agree with integrating cell phones in the classroom. I think they still will be a distraction to the class. Also, some students may not have a cell phone or the ability to send in to certain numbers or may have a limit to their text messaging. I could see how teachers may use the poll site, but I think it is just an excuse for the students to use during class, which is just a distraction for everyone. There are many other means to use technology in the classrooms without having to use cell phones.
I can see both ways sides to having cellphones in the classroom. A few benefits to having a cellphone would be to use them for technological instruction. Students can use their cellphones to text in answers to the instructor’s poll questions. Students will not feel pressured since these are anonymous responses. I also think cellphones should be allowed in schools in case of emergency situations. One downside to having phones in the classroom would be the opportunity for students to be distracted. If students have their phones, then texting and using the internet will constantly distract the students from learning.
I feel that using cell phones in the classroom sounds good on paper but when done in real life its going to be more disstracting for the students then it will be helpful. I know if was the student in a cell phone classroom I would never pay attention. I would do the work to make it seem like i was paying attention but I would constantly be on Facebook, texting, playing games, and everything else except paying attention. When it comes to asking questions and testing on cell phones students are going to be texting each other the answers. I just think that its best that schools keep trying to keep cell phones out of the classroom.
In an ideal classroom setting, I believe integrating cellphones into the classroom would be great. However, many students are unable to afford cell phones and others will use them in a negative manner. I would only use cellphones if each student currently owned one and had texting abilities. I would, also, have to incorporate some rules like the school in the video of registering them and take them up during the day when they were not being used for school purposes.
One positive way I see that a cellphone could be used in a class would be that some students who typically are very quiet may participate more in class than usual. Having these students more involved could help in their learning experience.
I do believe that cell phones can be used classrooms to a extant. There are pro and cons to both. The only cons I believe would be if students are off task or cheating. In this time and date at schools almost all students have a cell phone so why should we hold the students back from using it. Cell phones in school will be a constant battle, no matter what the students will find a way to use the cell phone why not let them use it in the classroom to a degree. I liked the idea about using polleverywhere.com with the cell phones. It's something new and interventive. I always believe the defintion of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different outcome each time. There no problem giving it a try.
No, I don't agree with using cell phones in the classroom because there is not a way to control their use. As a parent, I do not want my child using her cell phone in school. When she is using her cell phone she is completly distracted from the classwork.
I am on the fence about the cell phone concept. The polleverywhere website is great and I love it! But you can never be sure what every single student in the classroom is doing on their phone. It took me just a few seconds to send my response to the site but once they are finished with the response they can pretend to be doing it but instead they are texting/facebooking/twittering instead. I really like clickers. A teacher of mine used them for daily quizzes and you had to be sure to take notes and pay attention in class so you can get a good quiz grade. There is no way to be 100% sure your students aren't on their phones in class, but I still don't know if I agree with allowing students to use them in class.
I have mixed emotions about the use of cell phones in the classroom. You will always have different types of students in your classroom that can be respectful and disrespectful. If students did not abuse the power of having their cell phone out all the time, I am all for it. But I do not believe that will ever be the case.
Children younger and younger are getting cell phones from their parents and I used to be upset with that. But cell phones are a great way of keeping in touch with people and can be useful in school as well. I want to teach in a younger grade, and I do not ever seeing myself using a cell phone in my classroom.
In high school, I believe that the use of cell phones can be useful. YOU CAN NOT FIGHT IT! By the time I am a teacher; all the students in high school WILL have a cell phone. If you are so strict about cell phones being out, your students are going to be sneaky and try and use it behind your back and to me that is WAY more distracting. If there are rules and agreements on the use of cell phones, and the students and teachers respect each other, I do not see why teenagers cannot have their cell phones in school. I do like the Poll Everywhere technology and cannot wait to tell other teachers about it.
I still am not convinced that cell phones should be used in elementary classrooms. I think it could be appropriate for middle school and high school, but it would have to be strictly monitored. I loved the polleverywhere site, but like I stated previously, I think it should be used with older students.
After viewing the video I believe that integrating cell phones in the curriculum is a great idea. However, teachers must know how to control the amount of time spent using this technology. Once students are allowed to use their phones for something educational, they will be more obliged to put them away once the activity is over and the teacher gives instructions on a new activity. Personally, I would have loved to use my cell phone in class as a high-schooler. However, cell phones should not necessarily be used everyday and probably not for elementary students. Middle school students and higher should be allowed to use their cell phones as a part of the curriculum.
Even after viewing the video on cell phone integration, I'm not sure of my position. If I could count on all the children to use their phones strictly to answer questions, I would fully support their use in classrooms. Ideally, it would be great to use cell phones in lessons because children would be actively engaged and be able to instantly see their responses on the screen. Also, it would make the lesson into sort of a game as students would be able to compare their responses to those of their friends and see who knows what. I really like the idea of using Poll Everywhere in the classroom because it allows for poll questions as well as open-ended questions.
After watching the video I do believe that integrating cell phones in the classroom will spark the interests of this technology era of students. There are many ways to incorporate cellphones into lessons that are necessary and acceptable. Since most students have cellphones, this is a great way for students to be able to use their cell phones throughout the day without being restricted. Technology is booming and there is no reason why teachers should ban the use of them in their classroom if there are ways to make their use for educational purposes.
I actually do not agree with the use of cell phones in the classroom, at least for elementary school age students. I think that the use of cell phones integrated in the classroom could easily be replaced with smart response tools and clickers. I mean, why else were those tools created? I think if you took the same concept with the cell phones and implemented clickers you would avoid the urge to text or play on applications and games. I think the use of cell phones would develop a personal relationship between the students and teachers since it is normally a forbidden item and a teacher who would allow it may be one who has developed trust within her students. I think that if it is integrated within the classroom it should be strictly monitored and the teacher must have excellent classroom management.
I agree with the use of cell phones in the school...to an extent. I dont think they should be used in Elementary school. I think other forms of technology can be used. In the upper grades the teacher can use them for polls or quizzes.
I love the idea of being able to have the students use their cellphone to answer questions. I know that students are going to try to find ways to text people in the class so if there is a way to channel that into learning then we should try it. However, I am not sure that allowing students to text for learning purposes would keep them from texting for personal use.
I am not in 100% agreeance with cell phones in school. I do not see the effectiveness of cellphones at the elementary level. Maybe for upper grade levels this would be a useful and engaging to the students and as a teacher I would keep an open mind and look for lesson plans that I could incorporate the cell phone activities.
I do agree with cell phones in the classroom. I do think that a teacher should go through the parents and school before using them. I would let my class use them to answer questions and do multiple choice questions. This will let them use one of their favorite technologies and answer my questions.
Although I don't see the effectiveness for SPED students to use cell phones in school, I do like the forward thinking of using cell phones. I like the idea of using the poll idea to raise the class participation. I also like the idea of students using their cell phones to review material. The only other concern I have is that all students may not have access to a cell phone.
After watching the video, I am not quite sure if I still believe in having the students use their cell phones for class. The reason why is because I believe that if you allow students to use their cell phones then you will have less students paying attention. While doing the work that is allowed on the cell phone, they can still text their friends and possibly cheat on what they are doing in class. Then you have the students that their parents can't afford to get them a cell phone, then what do you do? It isn't fair to them, plus it kinda picks them out in the crowd and can embarrass them because it isn't their fault that they don't have a cell phone. Honestly, cell phones shouldn't be allowed in class because no matter what you are doing there is still going to be distractions with the students and I don't think they are going to not pay attention.
I definitely think cell phones can be used to enhance learning in the classroom, but as always it must be done with care. Using cell phones is a great way to receive feedback from every student on a very frequent basis. Sometimes it is difficult to get input from every student or to see where each student stands in the learning process. This would be a great way to see exactly where everyone stands. This will also be a great tool to engage students in the lesson. They already love to use their cell phones, so incorporating it could easily draw in a student that is otherwise non-responsive. However, there are always ways that technology can be abused. If the teacher is not paying attention and keeping students on task, having cell phones out could be an easy distraction. Students could also be communicating with one another in inappropriate ways that the teacher would never know about unless told by one of the students. Finally, there is always the concern of, what if not every child has a cell phone? What if there is a parent who is not comfortable with their child having/using a cell phone? The school would have to find away around such problems before integrating them into the classroom so that there is never a small group of students excluded due to lack of access to a cell phone.
I am on the fence about cell phones being used in the classroom. I have tried to integrate them into the lessons as a learning tool and so far it is not working out to our advantage. They problems we have been having is that not all students have a cell phone. For the students that don't have one, they find themselves feeling left out, or un-included in the "fun" activities. On the other side, for the students that do have cell phones, we have been having the problem of them abusing their privileges. Once the student has abused the privilege, they are no longer to use their cell phone for the activity. If they abuse it again, they get it taken away and it is sent to the office.
I like the idea of integrating current technology into the classroom and making it personal with cell phones, I'm just not sure if today's students are responsible enough to handle it.
I do agree with using cell phones in class, especially with my theatre technology unit. We, as teachers, cannot stop texting in the class by just saying, "Put your phones away." We must be proactive, challenge students to use them for research purposes, and explain our point behind cell phone use. Everything that we teach must have a point to it. Two weeks ago, I challenged my students to do an in class research project using only their cell phones. They all responded well to it because of the clear stipulations and expectations placed upon them. At the end of the day, it is the teacher who will determine the success or failure of a class because of their classroom management techniques. Cell phones are no different than talking in class, passing notes, or staying focused. It's just another classroom management technique we have to work on. I think once we stop treating our students as "children" and start treating them like human beings, they'll respect us as teachers.
Initially, I was completely averted to using cell phones in class, but after watching the video, I see some ways that cell phones could be used in a controlled manner. I wasn't initially against cell phones because I thought they wouldn't benefit student learning, but instead, I pictured my 8th grade drama class of 28 students and tried to imagine monitoring cell phone use for that many students simultaneously--its kind of scary to imagine that. That being said, I really like the idea of using cell phones to text and respond to polls. I know that there are also some pretty useful tools for iPhones and smartphones in general that could aid student learning. I just worry about how not to let it get out hand. Recently, we had "iPod day" at HCCMS, when students could pay $2 and listen to thier iPods essentially all day. Trying to keep students with iPods on task was a whole extra element to classroom management that ended up eating up at least 5 minutes of class time in my 8th grade drama and film making classes. I can only imagine how much of a distraction cell phones could become if allowed in class. I also worry about those students who don't have a smart phone or a phone at all--what would they do if cell phones started being used in the classroom? Would the school provide them with something to use? I realize that most students these days do have a cell phone, but we need to keep in mind those students who don't. Overall, I think cell phone usage in the classroom is something we're moving toward, but there are still many schools who haven't figured out exactly how to manage it yet--and that makes me leery to allow cell phone usage in the classroom.
I am for the use of cell phones in the classroom for academic purposes. Students are already accustomed to using technology everyday. Majority of them will still pull out their cell phones and manage to text during a lecture so allowing them to use their cell phones can help to get the material to students faster, increase motivation and interest in the classroom, and can help students become more organized.
Cell phones can be used in the classroom as a "notebook check". Students can be asked to place homework on the calender feature, and teachers could check it daily to ensure students are writing down the assignments. Teachers could also ask students to write down certain information in the "notes" section of their phones. Again, teachers can check this daily to make sure the key information is being recorded. I would also use cell phones as a way for me to send out reminders for homework and send out extra credit work or bonuses.
Students already have cell phones, so they might as well be integrated positively. I particularly like the idea of questioning students by text. This can be used to be sure that all students are participating and to involve shy and quiet students. “PollEverywhere,” for example, can be used to allow all students to answer a question and defend their answer instead of having individual students answer. I also like the idea of students having the ability to ask teachers questions, such as difficulties with homework. Teachers can also use texting to remind students of assignments or events.
I'm torn. I see how cell phones can be used in a positive way, but I've only been exposed to negative effects of cell phones in classrooms. I really like the idea of "PollEverywhere" and I think it is an awesome way to get all of the students involved in the classroom. I wonder if there would be a way for the texting of friends to be monitored, but I'm not entirely sure. I think that would be the only negative thing about having cell phones in school. Using texting as reminders of assignments is pretty cool.
I think that this is a situation i am torn in. I think that they would be a great way to keep students on task and make sure that they are actively participating within the lesson but then again what if some students dont have a phone? what do those students do? Also, does your school approve with the use of cell phones in the class? if not you dont wnat to get in trouble.
I think using cellphone in the classroom is a plus. The students sneaks to use them anyway. If we allow them to use them one assignment would be to put your homework in as a reminder daily on their phones and to create a message with a picture on it and show it to the class. The cellphones have many different buttons that allow students do different cool things.
Honestly if worked out and monitored I believe it could work but at the same time, I feel the cons out-weigh the pros. I would be constantly worried if they were really doing work or texting or doing stuff on the internet that was irrelevant. In this day and age so much can be accomplished with phone that makes it very tricky to find a good reason to implement them in the classroom setting. At the same time however, if they can only access internet through WIFI, the monitoring would be easier because, I know, at my school even our WIFI is filtered. Doing this keeps students off the internet at school unless they have data. So I still say it could work with proper monitoring and relevancy.
I like the new technology in cell phones and believe it could work very well in a classroom. Things such as texting in your answer and it showing up on a smartboard with all of the answers is good. Especially if its required to answer the question, the students will have to pay attention and send the message in. My only concern would be for students who don't have internet on their phones. As a 23 yr old, I still dont have internet on my phone, so I could imagine a good number of minors don't. Also, I would be concerned with students texting and being on the internet when they aren't supposed to be. But, I believe if monitored and strict about it, cell phones in school could be a great technology.
I think that integrating cell phones into classrooms would be beneficial for students, as long as they were only completing school work on them, and not using them to text, facebook, etc. I think that the teacher would definitely have to monitor the students within the classroom if cell phone usage was integrated, but I also think that if the students were willing to use their cell phones in an educational way the use of cell phones would be extremely beneficial as shown in the video when the students were able to take polls within the classroom on their cell phones. I think that if cell phones were integrated within the classroom, I would use them for guided research, polls, and posting assignments, all of which the students could complete within the classroom.
I believe there would be more problems if phones were allowed to be used in the classroom. It would be hard to monitor if everyone was really using it for educational reasons. Texting and Facebook, etc would become a problem. We know our kids these days, it would be hard to resist not using it while in the classroom. I believe we have enough resources inside the classroom for the students to get their work done. They can go to the computer lab and most classrooms have a smart board or will be getting one. A positive way students could use it would be if the teacher had a class website and she wanted all the students to be logged on at one time. Students could also post assignments through their phone.
In lieu of other, more suitable technology? No. In the absence of said technology? Possibly, and for something like this to be successful it would depend heavily on a myriad of factors. For example, 1) the diversity of social classes represented in a classroom, 2) the level of technological sophistication of the phones being used, and 3) how rigorously the teacher defines/constrains the use of the phones in the lesson, etc. Otherwise it’s too tempting to cheat, to pay attention to something else. I feel it’s better to use manipulatives, animations or some other sort of enrichment technique.
I believe cell phones should be involved in certain classroom situations. For example, if you have students researching things, let them use their phones. Students are very quick using their phones and will get the info quickly. You can also do cool activities where students use their smartphones to use a QR code scanner. However, with cell phones, comes the possibility of cheating. Teachers might as well make students put their phones on the top of their desks and leave them there during test. I saw a teacher do that during observations once and it worked. Students do not attempt to use them when they are not supposed to if the cell phone is always in the teachers sight.
I agree with allowing the students to use their cell phones in the classroom. It won't be a disaster as long as it is controlled. Most kids have access to this simple piece of technology and it should be utilized in the classroom.
I observed in a middle school class where the teacher allowed students to read books from their phones or other digital devices. In observing the group, they were actually reading. When it was time to put them away, there were no issues. Sometimes allowing students this freedom, won't cause a problem in classroom management, but may improve it because students will be more engaged.
I am 110% for the use of cell phones in school. Similar to what we saw in the video, the TEACHER has the authority to determine when it is appropriate for students to use their phones during class. I believe using cell phones are a great way to engage your students. Let your students know early in the lesson what you have planned for them, if you plan on allowing them to use their phones. If they know they have something interesting or different to look forward to, chances are they will be more engaged in the other parts of the lesson as well. I have yet to use poll everywhere, but I intend on using it. It reminds me of using the clickers, but why use clickers when chances are all your kids already have cell phones. In my experience student teaching, I have allowed students to use their cell phones. There have been times where I allow the students to work in groups on projects. Rather than spending a day in the library dedicated just looking up information/researching we can let them use their phones. By allowing students to use their smart phones to do research in the classroom, students are able to work on their material projects while doing research. Sure, the teacher has to go around ensuring the students are using their phones for their assignment rather than texting or playing, but in my experience the students realize that they'll lose a privilege if they abuse your kindness. Students want to use their phone anyway they can, so why not let them use their phones to help us teach?
I believe that cellphones can be beneficial to the classroom. The students can use the phones as a poll method, a storage method and also for games and activities. There will be times when students use their cellphones inappropriately. I do believe that is will be the teachers job to monitor the usage of the phones. With great cooperation from the students, cellphones could help take ways of learning to a more interesting level for the kids.
I believe in this day in age there is a place for cell phones in schools, however, I do not believe it should just be a 4g free for all in the school house! Cell phones have a place in education but should be closely monitored.
I am 50/50 about using cell phones in the classroom. I think that we need to embrace technology in the classrooms with todays generations being so technically savy. With this being said, there needs ot be rules and consequences when implementing the cell phones in class. The teacher needs to set the rules out and let the students know that if they misuse the cell phones, they will lose the privelege. I think if they are used properly they can be a helpful recource fro using the internet and finding information. They can also be used for a teacher to make a quick assessment through texting answers to a particular question. they can be used as exit tickets. Also in the video it said texting has been proven to help students in areas such as linguistics,rhyming and other learning. Overall I think it is a good idea it just needs to be monitored.
I think the cell phones should only be used in the classroom for certain assignments and activities. The teacher should make sure that students are on task when doing so and must establish rules. The teacher should make known that if these certain rules are broken, cell phone usage will no longer exist. Because research says that there has been improvement in linguistics and grades, I am more for than against cell phone usage in the classroom.
Shirley Makita: I think cell phones should be allowed into the classroom for educational purposes. Teachers can get students to take poles, answer questions, and also different activities with classmates or the smart board. Although some students may break the rules and do things on their phones they are not supposed to do, I think for the most part students would not abuse this privilege given the chance.
I like the idea of incorporating cell phones into the classroom. However, I do think they should only be incorporated into certain aspects. Allowing students to use them for learning opportunities will minimize the constant managing of making sure the students are not using them. I think this is more prevelant in older grades and probably has more added benefits in the older grades as well. The unfortunate part is using them in the schools is totally dependent on the pricipal. From the schools I have been in the past two semesters, neither principal wants anything to do with cell phones in the building much less in the classroom. Unfortunate!
It can be both beneifical and not so beneficial having cell phones in the classroom. I like the idea of incorporating cell phones in classroom because it gives them the chance to use new age technology in the classroom. But, students can also abuse the idea of using cell phones in classrooms. That is something that the teacher will have to motor closely.
I think that the integration of cell phones in the classroom is a great idea. It is almost a must in our classrooms today. The students will find a way to use their phones just as long as you try to prevent them from using them. We have to find a new way to engage our students and I think this is the key. Using their cell phones during learning will keep them on task. Some feel that it would be hard to stop the students from texting or using their cell phone inappropriately but I feel like there are ways that you could prevent that. For example, if the students are responding to a poll or questions through text message a great way to prevent them from using their phone inappropriately would be to assign a response time of certain amount of seconds or minutes so that they do not have enough time to text others unless they want to risk their grades.
I think that allowing students to use their phone to engage them in content is brilliant!I especially like the website "poll everywhere" because students can review for a test in a way that is fun and non-threatening. Lots of kids hate to be called on in class and this way they can answer without the fear of embarrassment. this gets them participating and because they are paying attention, they are learning. I agree that if you have a group of students that are moderately mature, using cell phones in the classroom would be helpful. You would have to establish rules of use prior to implementing them into normal usage or it would most likely be abused.
I think that cell phones used in schools is a great idea. i think students would pay more attention to whats being taught since cell phones are on their level. i think its a great way to integrate technology in the classroom beyond the smart boards or overhead projectors. Cell phones in the classroom would also help promote autonomy by letting students have the choice of making the right decisions. If i had to vote,I would vote yes to cell phones in the classroom.
I go both ways with integrating cell phones in the classroom. It is more of 85 percent for integrating cell phones in the classrooms. And 15 percent of not integrating cell phones in the classroom. I feel as it has its positive and negatives but everything has positives and negatives. I definitely think that in this case the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. Cell phones can be used in a positive way by the website we used in class. It was a website dedicated to voting and polling. I believe it is called Poll Everywhere. I think that this is awesome to do in the classroom. You could use this for almost anything. Voting gives the students somewhat responsibility. You could also use that website to review for an exam. I would just have the screen pulled down for the students can vote what they actually think. Instead of seeing what everyone else picked and going with that answer. Phones could also be used with the QR reader we discussed in class. You can incorporate the QR reader with many activities in a classroom. Poll Everywhere and QR reader was really cool and very intriguing to learn about.
I think it is a good idea to incorporate cell phone usage into school because of the positive research that has been conducted on their use, but I think there is a time and place for everything. Students should only be allowed to use the cell phone for appropriate activities when in school. Also, not all students are allowed or can afford to have a cell phone. Will the schools provide one for these students? And where will the money come from to do this?
I do agree with using cell phones in the schools. Since students are integrated into technology at such an early age then it should be an infusion of it in the classroom to show them that technology doesn't just have to be used just at home or after school. Cell phones will keep their attention and get them excited about learning. Also students will be active participants during instruction in any lesson. Another thing that cell phones and any other type of technology can do is help students who are struggling or with special needs to get to where they need to be and improve in certain areas through programs or apps that will help them in a specific area. Cell phones can be used during a question and answer instruction or even in group work or projects. Also the teachers can use it to remind students of deadlines for assignments and projects. There is a time a place for technology and I believe now is the time to utilize what is being made for us and the next generation.
I think that cell phones in school is a great idea. In today's society, technology is very broad and more than just using the internet to research a topic. If cell phones are integrated into the classroom, students will be able to go beyond the norm of just texting in class and on the social network sites and put them to use in the classroom. It is a good way for a teacher to communicate to the students and allow participation in class. Cell phones can be used for something as simple as the teacher taking role. Cell phones will allow students to express themselves. If a student is shy and rarely participates in class discussion, that student can express their opinion about that certain topic withcout having to worry about the fear of being picked on. I believe that cell phones in the class will increase the student participation and will have a powerful impact in the classroom.
Open the doors of learning and let cell phones in! Texting is a way of life for this generation so why not embrace technology instead of trying to ban it, I think they tried this with rock and roll and rap too :). The twenty first century learner needs to be plugged in and engaged as the video stated and I think the benefits out weigh the negatives. It allows even the shyest student to communicate with a purpose and turns the toys into tools for learning.
I think that cell phones could be a positive learning tool in the classroom, if used and monitored correctly. Students would definitely have to be given VERY clear expectations ahead of time, and of course understand that having technology is a privilege that should be respected. Some students may able to handle the responsibility, and some may not. I think it depends on the grade, and the students. Overall, I would welcome the use of cell phones in my classroom to enhance learning if my students demonstrate that they would benefit from it. Some of the ways that I've seen cell phones be used in class are great ways to differentiate for different learners.
I think allowing students to utilize their phones in the classroom can be a useful tool. Most students already have this technology in their pockets. It makes me wonder if we were already allowing them to do things such as research and discover new things if they would keep using them or try so hard to abuse having them in the classroom. Students are already sneaking them, we might as well try and find a way to make them useful during the learning process. Some ways we could use them is maybe look up strategies of new objectives. Reading, music classes, or even research. I look forward to finding new ways to use cell phones in our classrooms.
I haven't always agreed with using cell phones because they could be used in an inappropriate way, but after talking about it in class... I definitely see the benefits! If the students would actually put them away when I said it was time to put them away, that would be okay. I would definitely use some of the scanning ideas for a ticket out the door or to get your homework, or to use texting to respond to a question. SO COOL! I just wouldn't want to penalize the students that do not have the technology, and how to I ensure that every student has the technology? If it was a perfect world and every student had a smart cell phone or a cell phone, I'd really be excited to find every way I could incorporate using cell phones in the classroom.
The use of cell phones in class for me is a tough one. I can see the benefits of it for sure. We've seen all the ways cell phones can be used in the classroom. Also, there really is no practical way to eliminate the use of cell phones completely. Sure, you can take them up at the beginning of class but is that really practical? Students will always have cell phones and they will find a way to use them. Making cell phones a part of the class could help eliminate the inappropriate use of them because when they are "allowed" to have them out, they WILL return some text messages. But perhaps when they are asked to put them away they will leave them away until the next time they are asked to bring them out, because they know there will be a time.
I think there are benefits to using cell phones in the classroom. Students text in class regardless of if it is allowed or not. By allowing students to have out their cell phone, I believe they will text the same amount of time or less. Teachers can show students how to use their cell phones for school work and other resources that will allow them to be a better student. There are many applications available that are educational. Cell phones can be used for polling students in the morning as a bell ringer, using a cell phone is more practical than buying some remote for $60 that we will never use again. People can say that cell phones are a distraction to students and that students do not learn because they are on their cell phone, but if a student does not want to pay attention then they won’t regardless of if they have a cell phone or not.
Growing up in a generation where technology grew faster than me, I agree with allowing cell phone use in schools. If the positives are more focused on instead of the negatives, then there wouldn't be so much controversy about the topic. When I think about it, a cell phone can do so much. It can text, call, search the web, store information, etc. For a small device to do so much, you'd understand how important it may be to the students. I know that when I was in school and had a cell phone, it was a lifeline for me. So I can only imagine what it's like for the students today. As long as the procedures and rules aren't broken while agreeing to use the cell phone in the school, then there shouldn't be that many problems.
I 100% agree with having cell phones in the classroom. Cell phones can be used in so many different ways in the classroom. Most of all they will just be another tool to help the students learn. Paper, pencils, and books are ok but we are gonna have to find another way to keep our students attention and that will be done by bringing cell phone and other technology in the classroom. There is so much you can do on a cellphone all we have to do is find a way to incorporate that into our lessons. It could be having students text answers to quizzes, have them do research with their phones, or finding apps for them to do practice work. These things will make learning fun for students. They will end up working because they want to and not because we told them to.
I agree that cell phones should be incorporated into the classroom. They can be a great source for student learning. There are so many educational apps and many other things that can be put on a phone for student learning. The fact that students like cell phones makes having them in the classroom even better. If there is an effective and engaging lesson using the cell phones, the students would not want to abuse this privelege.
I definitely agree with cell phones in the classroom. Students are already bringing cell phones in to schools, so why not use the technology they have to help them learn? In this video I saw a ton of awesome websites and ways that schools are infuse technology and I hope that soon rather than later all schools take that step. If there is a way we can better reach our students, help them learn and keep them engaged in learning, why not do it?
I agree with the idea that while texting during a lecture would seem to be every teacher's worst nightmare, you cannot realistically remove all phones from schools. Given limited time, the best idea is to work the phones into the curriculum. The android and iOS operating systems, which most smart phones prominently feature, are full of useful, productive applications. There are ebooks, educational games, word processors, online encyclopedias, and many other tools that enhance learning. I would still prevent my students from texting each other in class, but I would not expect them to leave their cell phone at home.
I believe that it is okay to integrate cell phones into the classroom, but that students must be serious about how/when they use them. When I give my students permission, they may use their cell phones. When they don't have permission it is difficult for me to see it as okay for them to even be on their music stand or in their lap. Using cell phones as a tuner/metronome in band is wonderful, but there are some situations that have made me reconsider this privilege. Several times my cooperating teacher gave the students permission to use their cell phones in class and one student got on Facebook and bullied another student, resulting in worry from the parents, punishment for the bully, and some counseling for the student who was picked on. Situations like this example make me weary of allowing students to use cell phones at all in my classroom.
I am still on the fence as to whether or not I think cell phone use in schools is a good thing. I see many positive things that they could be used for. We could use many of the apps to promote learning reinforcement and engage the students’ interest. Let’s face it students love their cell phones so if we could get them using them for school things the two would be an awesome pair. The video did a good job of showing some of the positive ways that the cell phone could be used in a positive way. Homework reminders and assignment date text messages are a great tool. I know my daughters teacher sends us, the parents, text message alerts about important classroom info.
Yes! Everyone knows student have: cell phone, ipods, ipods, so why not let them use them and take advantage of the technology in the classroom. Phones can be used in the classroom to help the students get information. It encourages the students to look up an answer. Students remember information better when they research and answer. There are apps student can use to help them study. Or in the video it shows the class texting answers. It gives and instant poll and assessment for the teacher to use and the students to see.
I believe that cell phones are a great way to keep the students engaged and having fun while learning at the same time. Cell phones can be used in a variety of ways to help students practice and perfect what they are learning by allowing internet access, hundreds of apps, FaceTime, and access to many other resources via cell phones. Technology is an important part of this generations lives and we have to keep that in mind and learn to adjust to fit their interests so that they can become successful in this changing world.
I absolutely agree that cell phones should be used in the classroom. The first 15 seconds of this video explain everything. The teacher walks in wanting to teach and cannot get any students to focus because they are typing away and texting each other on their phones. I believe in finding a way to bring things that students are most interested in and rolling with it in order to teach a lesson. Phones can be used in a positive way in the classroom by tying them in with what you are trying to teach. For example, you could do study quizes by asking a question, students have 1 minute to text each other what they thing the answer is. They can use this minute to research on their phone or discuss it together by texting. After the minute is up, the students can share what they came up with. This keeps students focused. I believe by doing this, they will also not abuse using a cell phone. They will know to pay attention and that they will be able to use their phone at a designated time.
In some ways I do see cell phones as being useful in the classroom for things such as reminding students of upcoming or due assignments, but I can also see them as being a nuisance if students are using them during class time for more than just their assignments, because they truly is no way to monitor what every student is doing on their phones at one time. Phones can be used in a positive way to transmit messages about as I said assignments that are due, they can also be used by students to respond to teacher questions like the example of the Poll Now, where students can participate in electronic games and apps that the teacher uses to relate to the lesson.
This is a hard topic because cell phones can be abused in the classroom. I believe there will always be a student who will abuse the resource. I think if cell phones were ever allowed in the classroom, there must be only a certain time they are allowed. If they were used at anytime during the day, I believe they will be misused. I think they can be positive in the classroom, also. They can be used to play learning games. Also, they can be used to do research on a topic. Students can use them to interact with each other for learning purposes. They can be used to remind each other of assignments, also. They can be a great resource if monitored.
As far as I remember cellphone use being not allowed during school hours started when I was in high school unless you had a parent overseas. Of course this raised a lot of eyebrows of the students and some students lied just to have access to their phones and the rest of us just found ways to get by to use them throughout the day without getting caught. I believe it’s okay to use the phone during the classroom time if they are being turned into tools for learning although I’m not sure I 100% agree with it because you will have students who go against the grain as always cellphones are just another piece of technology that are commonly used in the daily lives of our young students. Times are changing and school systems as a whole have to find a way to be more open about technology use from every aspect even cell phones finding ways that students can use them in a positive way during educational instruction and not completely neglect the fact that students are going to have them period.
I agree with cell phones being allowed in schools. I know that cell phones can become a major distraction but they can also be used as a tool to get the students more engaged in the classroom lesson being taught that day. Older cell phone were not good for anything but call, texts, and games. Now cell phones are as powerful as computures and could be used to reasearch topics on the spot. We could allow the phones to be used in a possitive way by allowing them to access classroom information on them. I am all for finding new ways to reach the students and get them excited about learning.
I believe that cell phones can easily be used positively in the classroom. One way that they could be utilized in a music classroom is to find a pitch with a digitial key board, or set a tempo using a metronome app. Students could also take polls or surveys about a performance. It's silly to say that children can't use technology that plays such a key role in their everyday lives. I do believe that cell phone use needs certain restrictions to allow the most effective classroom environment, but that they can be utilized non the less.
First, I want to say that the analogy of banning cell phone use to banning bubble gum was hilarious, although it did have some truth to it. At my high school, students were told that if they got caught using their phones during the school day, they had to pay five dollars in cash to get it back. Of course there was an uproar at first, but what did the kids do? They just got more savvy. At this point, I do not even know whether or not that policy is still in place.
The point is, we are not going to be able to keep the kids from using their phones, so why not let the kids use them, but in a productive manner. And, as the video so aptly demonstrated, when the kids are caught doing something they are not supposed to be doing, the phone must go and, "that's the bottom line." if we just try to suppress the cell phone use, it will only make the students more upset and school will seem like an uncool, "old fashioned," necessary evil.
I think that integrating cell phones into classrooms would be beneficial for students under certain circumstances and with certain students. Some classes could not handle the freedom of being allowed to use their cell phones for school purposes only but some students would completely follow the rules and it would benefit them tremendously. We use the iPod's in our classroom and the students love using them and are engaged when we do. I believe that cell phones could work in the same way and students could download apps on their phones after learning how to use them in class and those would be able to help them at home. I also believe they could complete assignments on their phones to turn in and that would save paper. I believe cell phones would be a great asset to use within the classroom if managed in the correct way.
I understand that some teachers are afraid that students are texting during instruction rather than listening, so many dont see the positive side of cell phones in class. Most students own a smart phone, she they have a mini computer in the palm of their hand. An important piece of technology that did not come out of the school's budget. I like that some teachers are texting questions and the students are answering them instantly. If the student misses class, he or she most likely won't fall behind because they can still interact and participate in the lesson. As the video pointed out, students are using their cell phones in school anyway, so as teachers, we should embrace that and let them use their phones for educational purposes.
I honestly think that cell phones should not be used during school hours at all unless the teacher has a lesson that involves the students using their cellphones. Like the QR codes we talked about in class the other day. There is nothing wrong with students using their phones during that time because it is educational. Even if you are incorporating this, you also have to make sure students are staying on task and not really texting, playing games, or doing anything else on their phones. I know when I was in school if we had an ipod we could listen to them as long as we were doing our work. Sometimes students concentrate on their work more when listening to music and that can also help with talking in a classroom. But no matter if phones are banned or not, students are going to use them, just like chewing gum, you aren't suppose to do it but they do it anyway. Whatever these students are told not to do, they are going to do. I think if you use phones, ipads, ipods for educational purposes, it would cut down on students in your class actually using them for noneducational purposes while you are trying to teach.
I think cell phones should be used in the classroom during lessons. Chidlren spend all thier free time talking to thier friends over their cell phones and if we use cell phones in the classroom it would engage the students. I liked the idea of using poll everywhere in the classroom. I am someoene that doesnt like speaking in class so given the choice of turning my answer in over the phone would be better for me and i think more students would enjoy that too. You would also have the results of everyones frist choice answer so you can determine if the students knowe that stuff you are teaching. They also enjoy it because you are using techonolgy that they use everyday and enjoy.
I do agree with using cell phones in the classroom. I think it can be beneficial to the student as well as the teacher. We know that it is difficult for students to sit in class and be on the phone while the teacher is trying to teach at the front of the room. I think that it is great that teachers have begun to think like students and have integrated texting and emailing into classroom instruction. I love the concept that students are able to participate in a live feed where their answers pop up on the smartboard for the entire class to discuss. I believe that it has become nearly impossible for students to be without their cell phones in class now a days, so being able to use these cell phones to further their learning is a great tactic to still have them engaged in school.
I think there are some benefits to having cell phones in class. I like the idea of using them to scan QR codes but I think that it is something that could get out of hand quickly especially if the teacher doesn't have the best classroom management. I think that classroom time should be about class. They are not paying to be there, it is not a choice they have to go to school at least at elementary school age. I think that if you have students that have cell phones, they should be able to bring them as long as they are used for classroom things and that you are able to monitor what they are doing.
I agree cell phones can be good tools for student learning. I think as long as you have the respect from the students and classroom management is being followed then having cell phones will benefit the students. They enjoy using them and are efficient. Looking up or submitting assignments via text can allow for more instructional time in the classroom and may allow for more material to be covered. I feel like cell phones are a great research tool and help students learn things they wouldn’t normally have looked up in an encyclopedia or actual book. I use my cell phone all the time to look up information I need or just something I am curious about. It makes me smarter as a whole. It also cuts down on the paperwork teachers have to keep up with. They can create an email folder for each student and be able to pull up their work easily to review it. We all use computers and cell phones in our everyday life, as well as in our jobs, and so I think it’s good for students to learn to use them early and be efficient in communicating.
I think that there is a possibility of integrating cell phones in the classroom. One way they were used in this video is almost like a responsive device. Another way is taking small review quizzes and seeing the responses by a website called polleverywhere as the students submit their answers via text message or instant messaging . Classroom skills including reading, fluency and math are increasing through the use of cell phones in schools. Cell phone use in classrooms can be positive because teachers and schools are allowing students to use their cell phones in class and turning phones from toys to tools in the classroom.
I completely agree with integrating cell phones in the classroom. There is so much you can do with technology in terms of learning and teaching, and allowing students to use their cell phones is just one way to reach this generation. There will always be pros and cons and students who abuse the privilege of using cell phones in the classroom, however the pros outweigh the cons. As a teacher, you could use it to communicate to your students by sending them reminders of what is happening the next day, etc. You can also create a response blog, like PollEveryone, that was discussed in the video. This is a way to assess the student’s knowledge on an individual basis. As a teacher, you can see from this what needs to be worked on or what the students have excelled in. Allowing the use of cell phones in the classroom, also allows the student to increase their reading fluency and vocabulary. This can be reached through games and apps that can be downloaded on the cell phone or just by simply texting the teacher the words for the week—correctly spelled that is. There is so much that can be done with cell phones and teaching the students that their phones can be turned into learning tools, is a great way to reach them.
I do think cell phones should be integrated in the classroom. Students are already using them we just need to redirect their use in a positive education manner. Some might question how to include the students without cell phones and I don't have an answer for that but I'm sure someone will soon. The PoleEverywhere app was pretty neat and could be used in my classroom. You will be allowing students to use their phones in a positive way. If you have them engaged in the lesson with the use of their phones they will be more likely to stay on task rather than ignoring what you are teaching and sneaking text messages to others.
Growing up and not being allowed to have a cell phone in the class makes it interesting for me to think that cell phones can be a good thing and not a bad thing in the classroom. After watching this video, I can see how cell phones can be a positive influence in the classroom. Students know how to work cell phones and it something they use every day. This can be a good source to use that saves time on learning a new way to use a different piece of technology that they are not used to. So many things can be done with the use of a cell phone. Teacher's can send out reminders to students via text. There are also so many apps that can be downloaded onto phones that can be educational and at access to them 24/7 since they will take their phones home with them. My only concern is that, yes we are in a new generation and students are recieving cell phones at a much younger age then I did, but what if not all students had a cell phone? Or knew how to use one? I'm sure these can be easy concerns to fix. People can donate phones to the school and a teacher can teach a student how to use one in a matter of minutes plus over time. It's an interesting idea and as long as the use of cell phones in the class are beneficial to students and their growth and learning, then why not? As a soon to be teacher, I am learning the importance of being willing to make changes and do whatever it takes so that my students will get the best education I can possibly give them.
I completely disagree with using cell phones during class. Students are much more busy texting each other and others throughout the school than the teacher. They are unsupervised and majority of the time the things they are doing on the phone are inappropriate for school. Playing games, getting on Facebook, doing things that are banned from the school internet that they they just look up on their phones. I see no way that phones can help in class, the ways listed here are ways they could learn on iPads or iPods. There are messaging programs on those that they could use to text their students if they feel like they need to. I think all of the things they are proposing to use the phones for, they could use a tablet for.
Do you agree with integrating cell phones in the classroom? How can these phones be used in a positive way in the classrooms?
Somewhat- I am a bit wary but hopefully I will learn to be ok with it. I would prefer to teach in a country that does not have cell phone priority as we do but if I do teach in a nation like ours I will see what needs to be integrated in my class and go from there. I do not know what grade I will be teaching so it is difficult to say what ways they should be dealt with.
I do believe they can be used in a positive way. They are useful, but I think in co-teaching it will help to have the encouragement of another teacher who knows more about cell phones than I. I do not have a smart phone and know little about them. Researching material, contacting the authorities in emergency situations, and sharing with other students are some possibilities.
Do you agree with integrating cell phones in the classroom? How can these phones be used in a positive way in the classrooms?
I believe that cell phones can be integrated in the classroom for certain subjects and assignments. Using the cell phone for a calculator was always helpful for me. Also, using it to look up links that the teacher posts would be helpful as well. But I do believe that cell phones can be a major distraction for students if they are not using it for the right reasons. Another thing that bothers me is that not all students can afford a cell phone so I could see some phones being stolen or even peer issues happening in the classroom setting. So I agree and disagree. I would have to experience it within a classroom to see which I would choose.
1. I think that cell phones in schools is a great tool to use for different things.I liked how the teacher could ask a question and get an immediate response from all students.
2. Cell phones in schools can be used for a number of things. There are many educational apps, such as flash cards that the video mentioned, to educational games students can play during free time. I love the idea of being able to text students each after noon reminding them of a homework assignment. Allowing cell phones to be used in schools requires great classroom management. Cell phone usage in school could be a great thing, i just don't see it being possible with Kindergarten through second graders. I would not think that this age group would own their own cell phone but times are changing and could very possibly be likely in the near future.
Do you agree with integrating cell phones in the classroom? I am kind of torn on this subject. I do believe the cell phones provide a great deal of outlets to get information and resources. However, when ever I was in school cell phones were more of a distraction than a promoting education. I do believe that the switch can happen with guidance, but I just don't know how much more education would be implemented by the use of cell phones, than a computer in the class room.
How can these phones be used in a positive way in the classrooms? We can use cell phones to look up just about anything on the web. They can use them by taking pictures of different states of science projects. I mean the use of cellphones in an educational way are endless. I'm just unsure if the student population can put them to good use.
First of all, I think this video is way outdated. Most of the technology mentioned (common- the microscope lens on that brick of a phone?!) may only be 4 years old, but technology moves way to quickly for that to still be relevant. However, with the rise of smart phones (and tablets) the app universe for educational purposes is steadily rising. These can be used in a myriad of ways, from playing educational games to screen sharing with the teacher. Mayhaps if a student is caught doing something nonproductive, then the consequences could be harsh (But let's be real, who -really- cares if a student sends a couple of texts in class... we all did it and we are still successful).
I think a lot of this is a load of crap. I like incorporating technology as much as everyone else but as an adult if I have my Ipad out in class i'm usually pretending to take notes and actually playing on Facebook. I don't think that poll app was a horrible idea, I just think it would be really hard to make sure everyone was on task. Also what about the 16% of high school students that don't have a cell phone? I think it would further isolate the socioeconomic classes and isolate some students.
Yes I believe cell phones can be integrated into the classroom. They are great tools for the students to get information off of and they make it easier to communicate in certain situations. Also by using cell phones it could eliminate costs for the school districts by not having to purchase so many computers. If the schools by routers, which most of them have already, then they could hand out the passwords and all students with smart phones or tablets have access to the internet. Although I agree with the concept, I also feel that there has to be rules in place to control what the students do on there phones.
Yes they can be used in a positive way because of the communication options and also of the poll anywhere site. But also being a Special Ed. teacher I feel the accessibility options on these phones and devices it gives students with Special Needs a more effective way to communicate.
I agree with using cell phones in the classroom 100%! Students, as well as most adults are addicted to their smart phones. This gives them an excuse to use something they already enjoy using. I was particularly swayed by the portion of the video that showed them interacting live with the poll everywhere! I ask questions constantly and I can tell that it can become annoying, but this way, I have instant feedback and the students can give input without worrying if they had the answers wrong. The entire class's response was shown, not the individual student and I feel like that would increase student engagement dramatically!
I think that using cell phones in the classroom is a great idea if there is an effective management plan implemented. If you have a good control over your classroom, then you will have no problems with students deviating from the lesson and the use of the cell phones that you are intending. If you are using a site such as "Poll Everywhere" then you want students to be engaged and this is a great way for students to show what they know as well as use something that they are familiar with. This is obviously geared toward older students, and as an elementary school teacher -- I probably will not have many, if any, students with their own cell phone.
I do agree using cellphones during class time is a very effective way to get the students involved and engaged in the instruction. I think students are more respectful of their teachers when they are able to use what they want to; to learn. I enjoyed the video, because I have never thought about the students’ texting a certain code to take class poll, that is a great idea. The students could also text a code for a certain answer on a test they are taking. I also liked how one of the students on the video recorded his teacher giving the lecture because he could not write as fast as the teacher was talking, so he recorded him and played the instruction over again to himself, which I think is great for students with disabilities. In today’s world there are numerous apps students can download onto their cellphones that can be used in class, for example like we did in class, the QR code app is a great way to get students onto different websites, if they are all doing something different. In order for students using their cellphones everyday in class, there would have to be a set guideline that the students had to follow to be able to keep having this privilege.
When I started this class and viewing this video I did not believe that using cell phones in class was beneficial. I have seen cell phones used in my own classes and it has largely been a problem, but I did not consider the method the school in Florida used by having students text answers. Personally, I absolutely adore this idea, with the exception that I would not use a text as a means by which to gain answer due to possible legal repercussions. I would however, use another hosting site or application, such as this one. My concern with implementing cell phones, or any device for that matter, is that not every student has access to these devices. Maybe every student has a cell phones, but many in the at the school to which I am assigned do not have smartphones so this becomes an issue. It is also here I stress again that before students can responsibly use cell phones, or any technology, they have to understand what is appropriate and what is not. Jordan Hatch
I am still in neutral position as to whether we should or shouldn't integrate cell phones. I can see the pros and cons of both sides. They can be very helpful with educational apps, learning games, etc. However, they can be abused very easily. While students should be doing approved uses on their phones, it is probable they may text or check Facebook, etc.
I am very wary of the idea of using cell phones in schools. The first issue is that there is sooo much room for goofing off or wasting time when they should be on task, and very easy for students to make it look like they are on task as soon as the teacher comes their way. I don’t yet see a way for students to be monitored all at once with this technology. The other issue is that not all students HAVE a smart phone. Most the ideas shown in this video require smart phone technology. Is the school going to provide these students with smartphones to use in class so they can participate? In some ways this would only serve to widen the gap between students of high and low socioeconomic status. Do the students that don’t have these supplies have to sit out on these activities? With all that being said, I think I could allow limited use of cell phones as cameras during performance and film projects. (Abby Hilton)
This is a debatable topic for me. I like the idea of cellphones being integrated into the classroom... but the reality is that they will be used for other purposes than learning purposes. I like the idea of cellphones being used only if monitored, like for specific activities/games every now and then. But I would not like the children to have access to their phones all day everyday. I believe cellphones are more of a distraction than a helpful resource because they open up the world of social networking and that is something that children can be easily distracted with.
The use of cell phones in the classroom is a very debatable topic for me. I feel like the use of cellphones in the classroom can be very beneficial. More and more kinds begin having cell phones and early ages so it seems only natural for teachers to exploit the technology that their students know best. But on the other hand cell phones can be very misused by students as well. I think that if the cell phones in the classroom were being used for educational purposes only then they can be very effective and useful. There are many ways that teachers can integrate cell phones in a classroom in a positive way. There are so many different educational apps that students can download and use in school. Cell phones can also beneficial in the classroom if a teacher creates QR codes. This would be fun and effective way for students to use their phones to find out information.
I really do enjoy the idea of having cellphones in class. Cellphones have become a useful tool. QR codes, maps, and music are all great for use in the class. If there were a way to disable the call and message functions in the school, I would be totally on board. However, even the best classroom manager in not able to keep an eye on thirty cell phones during class. They become a distraction very easily and so should not be employed frequently.
I do not believe in using cell phones in the classroom. I see the benefits however not all students have their own cell phones, much less the kind that can read QR codes. This would also show the gap between socioeconomic groups and would make some students feel uncomfortable. I enjoy having technology in the classroom but I don't believe in using cellular devices, unless it is from the teacher after school to the students where students do not have access to the teachers number and cannot respond.
I am pro integrating cell phones into the classroom because they have become such a useful tool for learning. I enjoy giving the students QR codes, having them answer a poll, and so much more. The students listen to music while working on assignments as well and it keeps them calm. As long as the students are monitored and understand that if they are using their phone for something other than the intended purpose they will lose the privilege they will be less likely to message or call a friend. The students are going to have them, and try to use them so as teachers we should embrace them and allow the students to use them to learn.
I think having cell phones in a classroom can be a good and a bad thing all at the same time. I think they can be used for classroom purposes, but in a way i think they can be distracted.I know that when i sit in class I'm easily distracted with my cell phone.
I do not feel that banning cell phones is a good solution to the problem. I feel that teachers need to learn how to take this and incorporate this into being a better teacher. If students want to text, then give them a reason to text. There are many different programs that can be used that will allow students to text in their answers. Also, teachers can use blogs and other Social Networking sites, such as Twitter, that allows the students and the teachers to interact in the new way. These are just a few of the many ways that phones can be used in a positive way in the classroom. Students are going to play on their cell phones during class. However, we are supposed to be good enough teachers that we are constantly learning new best practices for our classroom. Classrooms are no longer the traditional pen and paper as pointed out in video. Therefore we must find ways to intrigue our students and convince them that we agree that technology is the new way to go but it must be used to enhance our learning.
I think that there is a way to properly integrate cell phones into education, however I do not feel that we are there yet in technological advances. Students are way too distracted when using their smartphones. Besides, computers and iPads can now be easily tailored to fit most educational needs. Overall, I do not think that we should integrate personal smartphones into school curriculum.
I think that integrating cell phones within the classroom can be great. I think that it can be beneficial when it comes to helping students in educational ways. I also think it can be useful with students who have disabilities. I think they can help when students have emergencies as well. I believe that a check in process for a cell phone should be implemented in order for the student to be able to use the cell phone. Some draw backs may occur, like using at the wrong time and kids playing games. All in all, I support the idea because it can help students learn in a different way.
I loved the Poll Everywhere technology and some of the things the teachers were doing with the use of cell phones, but a couple things worry/bother me. The percentage of students with a cell phone is not 100%. What happens during a cell-enhanced lesson when a child cannot afford a cell phone plan? Will the school provide students with the appropriate technology? What if their plan does not have unlimited texting? Is it something the parents are expected to invest in?
ReplyDeleteI also worry that it is one more excellent use of technology that will (overtime) become so used that texts or on-phone emails will pile up or be ignored. Sure it is right in the palm of your hand but just as email has spam, eventually the mass number of texts may become junk. They may not get all of their assignments when they receive a report notice, a few texts from friends, a reminder from mom, and a school notice. Unless students consistently check back into these inboxes (which do have to be emptied periodically as well) information will be lost and the lines of privacy will become more and more vague.
I think having a cell at school is important and I think students should keep them with them during the day, but maybe on silent should stay the standard in classrooms.
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I believe that the process of integrating the cell phones is very interesting. I love the fact that the students have to register their phone and they have a strict and effective classroom management strategy to help. The students in these classes probably are gaining more from the lesson at hand. This is something that is engaging to teenagers. This is my issue, when I was in high school my cell phone was basic. I only needed it to be able to send and receive text messages. My parents were not going to spend the extra money for me to have internet because I didn’t need it. I would not have been able to participate in the lessons. What happens then?
ReplyDeleteI believe that using cell phones in school is an amazing concept. However, I think in some ways it provides alternative gaps in our education system because we can’t ensure it will reach 100% of our students.
I believe integrating cell phones in the classroom could be avoided. The only beneficial thing I gained from the video was the Poll Everywhere activity, but with the use of clickers, I think cell phones could be avoided. I know how I was in high school and I would be texting more than I would be paying attention to the activity. I also don't like the idea of teachers and students having each other's phone numbers because that seems like it would lead to more problems. In a perfect world, I think cell phones would be a good tool in the classroom, but we know that's not the case.
DeleteI like the idea of using cell phones in the classroom for educational purposes. I like the poll everywhere especially. It is the same concept of clickers in college classes. It is a more effective way to send in quizes beacause teachers are able to see who got the corect answers right away. It also more effective when voting as a class. It gives the percentage of different answers which can be incorporated into a math lesson.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that students should be able to use cell phones in the classroom. It doesn't matter what they are doing students should not have them. I do not think that students that are young shouldn't even have cell phones anyways. When students are on their cell phones whether you have a "cell phone" list or not you are not 100% sure that they are paying attention to what you are teaching about. Cell phones should not be accepted n the classroom. If you want to do "poll everywhere," why can't schools provide clickers for students to be able to answer questions. If students are just using cell phones then they will not learn how to write and then pencils and paper will just be a thing of the past. What if not all students had cell phones? What would you do if you were the teacher? Poll everywhere is something that could be used in maybe high school and college.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of using cell phones in the classroom seems like a good idea. However, using a cell phone in a classroom can cause some disruption if the students are texting or using the web for things other than classwork. I know personally I do not have internet on my phone, so I know that not all students would have access to it. However, if every student in my classroom had one, I would try to come up with ways to incorporate the use of them. Allowing them to text in answers to a poll is a great way to use them. The students would only be allowed to use them when permitted, and not during my lessons.
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe cell phones should be integrated into the school. Instead of the students texting each other they can be doing something more porductive with their phone. Teachers can ask a question on poll everywhere and this will allow students to pay attention to the teacher and answer the questions through their phones.
ReplyDeleteI think teaching the students as much technology information and knowledge will help them in the future.
No I do not think that studnets should be allowed to have cell phones in school for use. I know that most students have cell phones but we cannot assume that all stundets have one, so there for we cannot make it mandatory in the classroom setting, unless we are willing to provide ALL studnets with cell phones. I do not see how most (if any) school systems can afford this when they are laying teachers off. I think studnets should be allowed to have cell phones but they should not be used in the classroom. But studnets do need more techonolgy in the classroom, this is where classroom computers and ipads can come in to play that the school can provide for the studnets.
ReplyDeleteI agree that cellphones can be used in the classroom but only for educational purposes. I think there should be an alloted time for cell hpone use and then the students should put them up when it's time to move on to something else.
ReplyDeleteI really don't think cell phones in the classroom are a good idea. I think students would be preoccupied with other things going on with their phone. In some situations I think they might be appropriate, but then again not every student is going to have a phone to use. There are so many other options that I don't think it would be a problem.
ReplyDeleteI think using cellphones in the classroom could be beneficial if students used them for the intended purpose. I do worry though that students would be distracted if they were allowed to use them. I think the use of clickers could be more effective than using cellphones. Many students do not have cell phones and would feel left out of the activity. If they were to use clickers, they could answer the questions but would not have any other distractions, such as texting or facebooking.
ReplyDeleteI like the poll everywhere but do not feel that cell phones should be widely used in the classroom. I agree with Melora in that not all students have cell phones. Also some parents do not want their children using their cell phones in school or may only have a plan that allows a certain number of texts a month. If schools want cell phones used in the classroom then they should provide them and have managemnet in place to ensure they are only being used when appropriate.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the use of cell phones in a classroom can be a goog thing but it is one of the things that must be monitored. Students love to be involved and love technology so using something that they have direct contact with like cell phones can be a good thing. THe only way that I would use them in a classroom is when every student could. If the students do not them I will have to find an alternate way to do things that would envolve them.
ReplyDeleteI have mixed feelings about cell phone usage in the classroom. I think that cell phones could be beneficial in the classroom for educational tools such as poll everywhere. However, there is too many ways to become distracted with today's cell phones. Plus, there's not a "filter" for the use of phones. On the other hand, the polls and open ended questions that are anonymous could be extremely beneficial and keep students engaged. It's really a matter of which battle you decide to fight: either keep the student engaged, or keep the students focused. I do believe that eventually all students will have cell phones and the classroom will never be the same.
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ReplyDeleteI like the idea of letting their students use thier cell phones in the classroom. I think it would engage the students in a different way, rather than just lecturing or worksheets. I think you could easily use them to poll the classroom, or to send messages to each other, text in responses, that kind of thing. I think it could be benefitial to the classroom in certain ways. I do think that the cell phones would have to be monitored strictly, because the students would take advantage of being allowed to use them in the classroom. I would have some cell phone rules added to the class rules and make sure the students aren't abusing that privilege. This would only work for the older students, in my opinion. I think they would be better at following the rules than the younger students. My suggestion would be for fourth or fifth grade. I think those are the only grades I would allow for cell phones in the room.
ReplyDeleteI think integrating cell phones in the classroom is a good idea, but there are definitely pros and cons to this. It would be neat to be able to use the phones for a poll and then maybe have the students place the phones on the left corner of their desk when they finish. This way you could ensure that they are not distracted doing something uneducational. You could also have them type up responses to certain questions and it is immediate feedback for you to use when deciding what topics you need to spend more time on. I also think allowing students to look up answers to questions to check their accuracy would be a good idea for classroom use as well. I do worry though that students would find ways to play games or do other unrelated stuff on their phone. I do feel that students will be using their phones regardless of if you say they are not allowed to in class, so that is why I lean more towards integrating them into the class.
ReplyDeleteI don't agree with integrating cell phones in the classroom. I think they still will be a distraction to the class. Also, some students may not have a cell phone or the ability to send in to certain numbers or may have a limit to their text messaging. I could see how teachers may use the poll site, but I think it is just an excuse for the students to use during class, which is just a distraction for everyone. There are many other means to use technology in the classrooms without having to use cell phones.
ReplyDeleteI can see both ways sides to having cellphones in the classroom. A few benefits to having a cellphone would be to use them for technological instruction. Students can use their cellphones to text in answers to the instructor’s poll questions. Students will not feel pressured since these are anonymous responses. I also think cellphones should be allowed in schools in case of emergency situations. One downside to having phones in the classroom would be the opportunity for students to be distracted. If students have their phones, then texting and using the internet will constantly distract the students from learning.
ReplyDeleteI feel that using cell phones in the classroom sounds good on paper but when done in real life its going to be more disstracting for the students then it will be helpful. I know if was the student in a cell phone classroom I would never pay attention. I would do the work to make it seem like i was paying attention but I would constantly be on Facebook, texting, playing games, and everything else except paying attention. When it comes to asking questions and testing on cell phones students are going to be texting each other the answers. I just think that its best that schools keep trying to keep cell phones out of the classroom.
ReplyDeleteIn an ideal classroom setting, I believe integrating cellphones into the classroom would be great. However, many students are unable to afford cell phones and others will use them in a negative manner. I would only use cellphones if each student currently owned one and had texting abilities. I would, also, have to incorporate some rules like the school in the video of registering them and take them up during the day when they were not being used for school purposes.
ReplyDeleteOne positive way I see that a cellphone could be used in a class would be that some students who typically are very quiet may participate more in class than usual. Having these students more involved could help in their learning experience.
I do believe that cell phones can be used classrooms to a extant. There are pro and cons to both. The only cons I believe would be if students are off task or cheating. In this time and date at schools almost all students have a cell phone so why should we hold the students back from using it. Cell phones in school will be a constant battle, no matter what the students will find a way to use the cell phone why not let them use it in the classroom to a degree. I liked the idea about using polleverywhere.com with the cell phones. It's something new and interventive. I always believe the defintion of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different outcome each time. There no problem giving it a try.
ReplyDeleteNo, I don't agree with using cell phones in the classroom because there is not a way to control their use. As a parent, I do not want my child using her cell phone in school. When she is using her cell phone she is completly distracted from the classwork.
ReplyDeleteI am on the fence about the cell phone concept. The polleverywhere website is great and I love it! But you can never be sure what every single student in the classroom is doing on their phone. It took me just a few seconds to send my response to the site but once they are finished with the response they can pretend to be doing it but instead they are texting/facebooking/twittering instead.
ReplyDeleteI really like clickers. A teacher of mine used them for daily quizzes and you had to be sure to take notes and pay attention in class so you can get a good quiz grade.
There is no way to be 100% sure your students aren't on their phones in class, but I still don't know if I agree with allowing students to use them in class.
I have mixed emotions about the use of cell phones in the classroom. You will always have different types of students in your classroom that can be respectful and disrespectful. If students did not abuse the power of having their cell phone out all the time, I am all for it. But I do not believe that will ever be the case.
ReplyDeleteChildren younger and younger are getting cell phones from their parents and I used to be upset with that. But cell phones are a great way of keeping in touch with people and can be useful in school as well. I want to teach in a younger grade, and I do not ever seeing myself using a cell phone in my classroom.
In high school, I believe that the use of cell phones can be useful. YOU CAN NOT FIGHT IT! By the time I am a teacher; all the students in high school WILL have a cell phone. If you are so strict about cell phones being out, your students are going to be sneaky and try and use it behind your back and to me that is WAY more distracting. If there are rules and agreements on the use of cell phones, and the students and teachers respect each other, I do not see why teenagers cannot have their cell phones in school. I do like the Poll Everywhere technology and cannot wait to tell other teachers about it.
I still am not convinced that cell phones should be used in elementary classrooms. I think it could be appropriate for middle school and high school, but it would have to be strictly monitored. I loved the polleverywhere site, but like I stated previously, I think it should be used with older students.
ReplyDeleteAfter viewing the video I believe that integrating cell phones in the curriculum is a great idea. However, teachers must know how to control the amount of time spent using this technology. Once students are allowed to use their phones for something educational, they will be more obliged to put them away once the activity is over and the teacher gives instructions on a new activity. Personally, I would have loved to use my cell phone in class as a high-schooler.
ReplyDeleteHowever, cell phones should not necessarily be used everyday and probably not for elementary students. Middle school students and higher should be allowed to use their cell phones as a part of the curriculum.
Even after viewing the video on cell phone integration, I'm not sure of my position. If I could count on all the children to use their phones strictly to answer questions, I would fully support their use in classrooms. Ideally, it would be great to use cell phones in lessons because children would be actively engaged and be able to instantly see their responses on the screen. Also, it would make the lesson into sort of a game as students would be able to compare their responses to those of their friends and see who knows what. I really like the idea of using Poll Everywhere in the classroom because it allows for poll questions as well as open-ended questions.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching the video I do believe that integrating cell phones in the classroom will spark the interests of this technology era of students. There are many ways to incorporate cellphones into lessons that are necessary and acceptable. Since most students have cellphones, this is a great way for students to be able to use their cell phones throughout the day without being restricted. Technology is booming and there is no reason why teachers should ban the use of them in their classroom if there are ways to make their use for educational purposes.
ReplyDeleteI actually do not agree with the use of cell phones in the classroom, at least for elementary school age students. I think that the use of cell phones integrated in the classroom could easily be replaced with smart response tools and clickers. I mean, why else were those tools created? I think if you took the same concept with the cell phones and implemented clickers you would avoid the urge to text or play on applications and games.
ReplyDeleteI think the use of cell phones would develop a personal relationship between the students and teachers since it is normally a forbidden item and a teacher who would allow it may be one who has developed trust within her students. I think that if it is integrated within the classroom it should be strictly monitored and the teacher must have excellent classroom management.
I agree with the use of cell phones in the school...to an extent. I dont think they should be used in Elementary school. I think other forms of technology can be used. In the upper grades the teacher can use them for polls or quizzes.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of being able to have the students use their cellphone to answer questions. I know that students are going to try to find ways to text people in the class so if there is a way to channel that into learning then we should try it. However, I am not sure that allowing students to text for learning purposes would keep them from texting for personal use.
ReplyDeleteI am not in 100% agreeance with cell phones in school. I do not see the effectiveness of cellphones at the elementary level. Maybe for upper grade levels this would be a useful and engaging to the students and as a teacher I would keep an open mind and look for lesson plans that I could incorporate the cell phone activities.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with cell phones in the classroom. I do think that a teacher should go through the parents and school before using them. I would let my class use them to answer questions and do multiple choice questions. This will let them use one of their favorite technologies and answer my questions.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I don't see the effectiveness for SPED students to use cell phones in school, I do like the forward thinking of using cell phones. I like the idea of using the poll idea to raise the class participation. I also like the idea of students using their cell phones to review material. The only other concern I have is that all students may not have access to a cell phone.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching the video, I am not quite sure if I still believe in having the students use their cell phones for class. The reason why is because I believe that if you allow students to use their cell phones then you will have less students paying attention. While doing the work that is allowed on the cell phone, they can still text their friends and possibly cheat on what they are doing in class. Then you have the students that their parents can't afford to get them a cell phone, then what do you do? It isn't fair to them, plus it kinda picks them out in the crowd and can embarrass them because it isn't their fault that they don't have a cell phone. Honestly, cell phones shouldn't be allowed in class because no matter what you are doing there is still going to be distractions with the students and I don't think they are going to not pay attention.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think cell phones can be used to enhance learning in the classroom, but as always it must be done with care. Using cell phones is a great way to receive feedback from every student on a very frequent basis. Sometimes it is difficult to get input from every student or to see where each student stands in the learning process. This would be a great way to see exactly where everyone stands. This will also be a great tool to engage students in the lesson. They already love to use their cell phones, so incorporating it could easily draw in a student that is otherwise non-responsive. However, there are always ways that technology can be abused. If the teacher is not paying attention and keeping students on task, having cell phones out could be an easy distraction. Students could also be communicating with one another in inappropriate ways that the teacher would never know about unless told by one of the students. Finally, there is always the concern of, what if not every child has a cell phone? What if there is a parent who is not comfortable with their child having/using a cell phone? The school would have to find away around such problems before integrating them into the classroom so that there is never a small group of students excluded due to lack of access to a cell phone.
ReplyDeleteI am on the fence about cell phones being used in the classroom. I have tried to integrate them into the lessons as a learning tool and so far it is not working out to our advantage. They problems we have been having is that not all students have a cell phone. For the students that don't have one, they find themselves feeling left out, or un-included in the "fun" activities. On the other side, for the students that do have cell phones, we have been having the problem of them abusing their privileges. Once the student has abused the privilege, they are no longer to use their cell phone for the activity. If they abuse it again, they get it taken away and it is sent to the office.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of integrating current technology into the classroom and making it personal with cell phones, I'm just not sure if today's students are responsible enough to handle it.
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I do agree with using cell phones in class, especially with my theatre technology unit. We, as teachers, cannot stop texting in the class by just saying, "Put your phones away." We must be proactive, challenge students to use them for research purposes, and explain our point behind cell phone use. Everything that we teach must have a point to it.
ReplyDeleteTwo weeks ago, I challenged my students to do an in class research project using only their cell phones. They all responded well to it because of the clear stipulations and expectations placed upon them.
At the end of the day, it is the teacher who will determine the success or failure of a class because of their classroom management techniques. Cell phones are no different than talking in class, passing notes, or staying focused. It's just another classroom management technique we have to work on. I think once we stop treating our students as "children" and start treating them like human beings, they'll respect us as teachers.
Initially, I was completely averted to using cell phones in class, but after watching the video, I see some ways that cell phones could be used in a controlled manner. I wasn't initially against cell phones because I thought they wouldn't benefit student learning, but instead, I pictured my 8th grade drama class of 28 students and tried to imagine monitoring cell phone use for that many students simultaneously--its kind of scary to imagine that. That being said, I really like the idea of using cell phones to text and respond to polls. I know that there are also some pretty useful tools for iPhones and smartphones in general that could aid student learning. I just worry about how not to let it get out hand. Recently, we had "iPod day" at HCCMS, when students could pay $2 and listen to thier iPods essentially all day. Trying to keep students with iPods on task was a whole extra element to classroom management that ended up eating up at least 5 minutes of class time in my 8th grade drama and film making classes. I can only imagine how much of a distraction cell phones could become if allowed in class.
ReplyDeleteI also worry about those students who don't have a smart phone or a phone at all--what would they do if cell phones started being used in the classroom? Would the school provide them with something to use? I realize that most students these days do have a cell phone, but we need to keep in mind those students who don't. Overall, I think cell phone usage in the classroom is something we're moving toward, but there are still many schools who haven't figured out exactly how to manage it yet--and that makes me leery to allow cell phone usage in the classroom.
I am for the use of cell phones in the classroom for academic purposes. Students are already accustomed to using technology everyday. Majority of them will still pull out their cell phones and manage to text during a lecture so allowing them to use their cell phones can help to get the material to students faster, increase motivation and interest in the classroom, and can help students become more organized.
ReplyDeleteCell phones can be used in the classroom as a "notebook check". Students can be asked to place homework on the calender feature, and teachers could check it daily to ensure students are writing down the assignments. Teachers could also ask students to write down certain information in the "notes" section of their phones. Again, teachers can check this daily to make sure the key information is being recorded. I would also use cell phones as a way for me to send out reminders for homework and send out extra credit work or bonuses.
Students already have cell phones, so they might as well be integrated positively. I particularly like the idea of questioning students by text. This can be used to be sure that all students are participating and to involve shy and quiet students. “PollEverywhere,” for example, can be used to allow all students to answer a question and defend their answer instead of having individual students answer. I also like the idea of students having the ability to ask teachers questions, such as difficulties with homework. Teachers can also use texting to remind students of assignments or events.
ReplyDeleteI'm torn. I see how cell phones can be used in a positive way, but I've only been exposed to negative effects of cell phones in classrooms. I really like the idea of "PollEverywhere" and I think it is an awesome way to get all of the students involved in the classroom. I wonder if there would be a way for the texting of friends to be monitored, but I'm not entirely sure. I think that would be the only negative thing about having cell phones in school. Using texting as reminders of assignments is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteI think that this is a situation i am torn in. I think that they would be a great way to keep students on task and make sure that they are actively participating within the lesson but then again what if some students dont have a phone? what do those students do? Also, does your school approve with the use of cell phones in the class? if not you dont wnat to get in trouble.
ReplyDeleteI think using cellphone in the classroom is a plus. The students sneaks to use them anyway. If we allow them to use them one assignment would be to put your homework in as a reminder daily on their phones and to create a message with a picture on it and show it to the class. The cellphones have many different buttons that allow students do different cool things.
ReplyDeleteHonestly if worked out and monitored I believe it could work but at the same time, I feel the cons out-weigh the pros. I would be constantly worried if they were really doing work or texting or doing stuff on the internet that was irrelevant. In this day and age so much can be accomplished with phone that makes it very tricky to find a good reason to implement them in the classroom setting. At the same time however, if they can only access internet through WIFI, the monitoring would be easier because, I know, at my school even our WIFI is filtered. Doing this keeps students off the internet at school unless they have data. So I still say it could work with proper monitoring and relevancy.
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ReplyDeleteI like the new technology in cell phones and believe it could work very well in a classroom. Things such as texting in your answer and it showing up on a smartboard with all of the answers is good. Especially if its required to answer the question, the students will have to pay attention and send the message in. My only concern would be for students who don't have internet on their phones. As a 23 yr old, I still dont have internet on my phone, so I could imagine a good number of minors don't. Also, I would be concerned with students texting and being on the internet when they aren't supposed to be. But, I believe if monitored and strict about it, cell phones in school could be a great technology.
I think that integrating cell phones into classrooms would be beneficial for students, as long as they were only completing school work on them, and not using them to text, facebook, etc. I think that the teacher would definitely have to monitor the students within the classroom if cell phone usage was integrated, but I also think that if the students were willing to use their cell phones in an educational way the use of cell phones would be extremely beneficial as shown in the video when the students were able to take polls within the classroom on their cell phones. I think that if cell phones were integrated within the classroom, I would use them for guided research, polls, and posting assignments, all of which the students could complete within the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI believe there would be more problems if phones were allowed to be used in the classroom. It would be hard to monitor if everyone was really using it for educational reasons. Texting and Facebook, etc would become a problem. We know our kids these days, it would be hard to resist not using it while in the classroom. I believe we have enough resources inside the classroom for the students to get their work done. They can go to the computer lab and most classrooms have a smart board or will be getting one.
ReplyDeleteA positive way students could use it would be if the teacher had a class website and she wanted all the students to be logged on at one time. Students could also post assignments through their phone.
In lieu of other, more suitable technology? No. In the absence of said technology? Possibly, and for something like this to be successful it would depend heavily on a myriad of factors. For example, 1) the diversity of social classes represented in a classroom, 2) the level of technological sophistication of the phones being used, and 3) how rigorously the teacher defines/constrains the use of the phones in the lesson, etc. Otherwise it’s too tempting to cheat, to pay attention to something else. I feel it’s better to use manipulatives, animations or some other sort of enrichment technique.
ReplyDeleteI believe cell phones should be involved in certain classroom situations. For example, if you have students researching things, let them use their phones. Students are very quick using their phones and will get the info quickly. You can also do cool activities where students use their smartphones to use a QR code scanner. However, with cell phones, comes the possibility of cheating. Teachers might as well make students put their phones on the top of their desks and leave them there during test. I saw a teacher do that during observations once and it worked. Students do not attempt to use them when they are not supposed to if the cell phone is always in the teachers sight.
ReplyDeleteI agree with allowing the students to use their cell phones in the classroom. It won't be a disaster as long as it is controlled. Most kids have access to this simple piece of technology and it should be utilized in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI observed in a middle school class where the teacher allowed students to read books from their phones or other digital devices. In observing the group, they were actually reading. When it was time to put them away, there were no issues. Sometimes allowing students this freedom, won't cause a problem in classroom management, but may improve it because students will be more engaged.
I am 110% for the use of cell phones in school. Similar to what we saw in the video, the TEACHER has the authority to determine when it is appropriate for students to use their phones during class. I believe using cell phones are a great way to engage your students. Let your students know early in the lesson what you have planned for them, if you plan on allowing them to use their phones. If they know they have something interesting or different to look forward to, chances are they will be more engaged in the other parts of the lesson as well. I have yet to use poll everywhere, but I intend on using it. It reminds me of using the clickers, but why use clickers when chances are all your kids already have cell phones. In my experience student teaching, I have allowed students to use their cell phones. There have been times where I allow the students to work in groups on projects. Rather than spending a day in the library dedicated just looking up information/researching we can let them use their phones. By allowing students to use their smart phones to do research in the classroom, students are able to work on their material projects while doing research. Sure, the teacher has to go around ensuring the students are using their phones for their assignment rather than texting or playing, but in my experience the students realize that they'll lose a privilege if they abuse your kindness. Students want to use their phone anyway they can, so why not let them use their phones to help us teach?
ReplyDeleteI believe that cellphones can be beneficial to the classroom. The students can use the phones as a poll method, a storage method and also for games and activities. There will be times when students use their cellphones inappropriately. I do believe that is will be the teachers job to monitor the usage of the phones. With great cooperation from the students, cellphones could help take ways of learning to a more interesting level for the kids.
DeleteI believe in this day in age there is a place for cell phones in schools, however, I do not believe it should just be a 4g free for all in the school house! Cell phones have a place in education but should be closely monitored.
DeleteI am 50/50 about using cell phones in the classroom. I think that we need to embrace technology in the classrooms with todays generations being so technically savy. With this being said, there needs ot be rules and consequences when implementing the cell phones in class. The teacher needs to set the rules out and let the students know that if they misuse the cell phones, they will lose the privelege. I think if they are used properly they can be a helpful recource fro using the internet and finding information. They can also be used for a teacher to make a quick assessment through texting answers to a particular question. they can be used as exit tickets. Also in the video it said texting has been proven to help students in areas such as linguistics,rhyming and other learning. Overall I think it is a good idea it just needs to be monitored.
ReplyDeleteI think the cell phones should only be used in the classroom for certain assignments and activities. The teacher should make sure that students are on task when doing so and must establish rules. The teacher should make known that if these certain rules are broken, cell phone usage will no longer exist. Because research says that there has been improvement in linguistics and grades, I am more for than against cell phone usage in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteShirley Makita: I think cell phones should be allowed into the classroom for educational purposes. Teachers can get students to take poles, answer questions, and also different activities with classmates or the smart board. Although some students may break the rules and do things on their phones they are not supposed to do, I think for the most part students would not abuse this privilege given the chance.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of incorporating cell phones into the classroom. However, I do think they should only be incorporated into certain aspects. Allowing students to use them for learning opportunities will minimize the constant managing of making sure the students are not using them. I think this is more prevelant in older grades and probably has more added benefits in the older grades as well. The unfortunate part is using them in the schools is totally dependent on the pricipal. From the schools I have been in the past two semesters, neither principal wants anything to do with cell phones in the building much less in the classroom. Unfortunate!
ReplyDeleteIt can be both beneifical and not so beneficial having cell phones in the classroom. I like the idea of incorporating cell phones in classroom because it gives them the chance to use new age technology in the classroom. But, students can also abuse the idea of using cell phones in classrooms. That is something that the teacher will have to motor closely.
ReplyDeleteI think that the integration of cell phones in the classroom is a great idea. It is almost a must in our classrooms today. The students will find a way to use their phones just as long as you try to prevent them from using them. We have to find a new way to engage our students and I think this is the key. Using their cell phones during learning will keep them on task. Some feel that it would be hard to stop the students from texting or using their cell phone inappropriately but I feel like there are ways that you could prevent that. For example, if the students are responding to a poll or questions through text message a great way to prevent them from using their phone inappropriately would be to assign a response time of certain amount of seconds or minutes so that they do not have enough time to text others unless they want to risk their grades.
ReplyDeleteI think that allowing students to use their phone to engage them in content is brilliant!I especially like the website "poll everywhere" because students can review for a test in a way that is fun and non-threatening. Lots of kids hate to be called on in class and this way they can answer without the fear of embarrassment. this gets them participating and because they are paying attention, they are learning.
ReplyDeleteI agree that if you have a group of students that are moderately mature, using cell phones in the classroom would be helpful. You would have to establish rules of use prior to implementing them into normal usage or it would most likely be abused.
I think that cell phones used in schools is a great idea. i think students would pay more attention to whats being taught since cell phones are on their level. i think its a great way to integrate technology in the classroom beyond the smart boards or overhead projectors. Cell phones in the classroom would also help promote autonomy by letting students have the choice of making the right decisions. If i had to vote,I would vote yes to cell phones in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI go both ways with integrating cell phones in the classroom. It is more of 85 percent for integrating cell phones in the classrooms. And 15 percent of not integrating cell phones in the classroom. I feel as it has its positive and negatives but everything has positives and negatives. I definitely think that in this case the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. Cell phones can be used in a positive way by the website we used in class. It was a website dedicated to voting and polling. I believe it is called Poll Everywhere. I think that this is awesome to do in the classroom. You could use this for almost anything. Voting gives the students somewhat responsibility. You could also use that website to review for an exam. I would just have the screen pulled down for the students can vote what they actually think. Instead of seeing what everyone else picked and going with that answer. Phones could also be used with the QR reader we discussed in class. You can incorporate the QR reader with many activities in a classroom. Poll Everywhere and QR reader was really cool and very intriguing to learn about.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a good idea to incorporate cell phone usage into school because of the positive research that has been conducted on their use, but I think there is a time and place for everything. Students should only be allowed to use the cell phone for appropriate activities when in school. Also, not all students are allowed or can afford to have a cell phone. Will the schools provide one for these students? And where will the money come from to do this?
ReplyDeleteI do agree with using cell phones in the schools. Since students are integrated into technology at such an early age then it should be an infusion of it in the classroom to show them that technology doesn't just have to be used just at home or after school. Cell phones will keep their attention and get them excited about learning. Also students will be active participants during instruction in any lesson. Another thing that cell phones and any other type of technology can do is help students who are struggling or with special needs to get to where they need to be and improve in certain areas through programs or apps that will help them in a specific area. Cell phones can be used during a question and answer instruction or even in group work or projects. Also the teachers can use it to remind students of deadlines for assignments and projects. There is a time a place for technology and I believe now is the time to utilize what is being made for us and the next generation.
ReplyDeleteI think that cell phones in school is a great idea. In today's society, technology is very broad and more than just using the internet to research a topic. If cell phones are integrated into the classroom, students will be able to go beyond the norm of just texting in class and on the social network sites and put them to use in the classroom. It is a good way for a teacher to communicate to the students and allow participation in class. Cell phones can be used for something as simple as the teacher taking role. Cell phones will allow students to express themselves. If a student is shy and rarely participates in class discussion, that student can express their opinion about that certain topic withcout having to worry about the fear of being picked on. I believe that cell phones in the class will increase the student participation and will have a powerful impact in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteOpen the doors of learning and let cell phones in! Texting is a way of life for this generation so why not embrace technology instead of trying to ban it, I think they tried this with rock and roll and rap too :). The twenty first century learner needs to be plugged in and engaged as the video stated and I think the benefits out weigh the negatives. It allows even the shyest student to communicate with a purpose and turns the toys into tools for learning.
ReplyDeleteI think that cell phones could be a positive learning tool in the classroom, if used and monitored correctly. Students would definitely have to be given VERY clear expectations ahead of time, and of course understand that having technology is a privilege that should be respected. Some students may able to handle the responsibility, and some may not. I think it depends on the grade, and the students. Overall, I would welcome the use of cell phones in my classroom to enhance learning if my students demonstrate that they would benefit from it. Some of the ways that I've seen cell phones be used in class are great ways to differentiate for different learners.
ReplyDeleteI think allowing students to utilize their phones in the classroom can be a useful tool. Most students already have this technology in their pockets. It makes me wonder if we were already allowing them to do things such as research and discover new things if they would keep using them or try so hard to abuse having them in the classroom. Students are already sneaking them, we might as well try and find a way to make them useful during the learning process.
ReplyDeleteSome ways we could use them is maybe look up strategies of new objectives. Reading, music classes, or even research. I look forward to finding new ways to use cell phones in our classrooms.
I haven't always agreed with using cell phones because they could be used in an inappropriate way, but after talking about it in class... I definitely see the benefits! If the students would actually put them away when I said it was time to put them away, that would be okay. I would definitely use some of the scanning ideas for a ticket out the door or to get your homework, or to use texting to respond to a question. SO COOL! I just wouldn't want to penalize the students that do not have the technology, and how to I ensure that every student has the technology? If it was a perfect world and every student had a smart cell phone or a cell phone, I'd really be excited to find every way I could incorporate using cell phones in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteThe use of cell phones in class for me is a tough one. I can see the benefits of it for sure. We've seen all the ways cell phones can be used in the classroom. Also, there really is no practical way to eliminate the use of cell phones completely. Sure, you can take them up at the beginning of class but is that really practical? Students will always have cell phones and they will find a way to use them. Making cell phones a part of the class could help eliminate the inappropriate use of them because when they are "allowed" to have them out, they WILL return some text messages. But perhaps when they are asked to put them away they will leave them away until the next time they are asked to bring them out, because they know there will be a time.
ReplyDeleteI think there are benefits to using cell phones in the classroom. Students text in class regardless of if it is allowed or not. By allowing students to have out their cell phone, I believe they will text the same amount of time or less. Teachers can show students how to use their cell phones for school work and other resources that will allow them to be a better student. There are many applications available that are educational. Cell phones can be used for polling students in the morning as a bell ringer, using a cell phone is more practical than buying some remote for $60 that we will never use again. People can say that cell phones are a distraction to students and that students do not learn because they are on their cell phone, but if a student does not want to pay attention then they won’t regardless of if they have a cell phone or not.
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ReplyDeleteGrowing up in a generation where technology grew faster than me, I agree with allowing cell phone use in schools. If the positives are more focused on instead of the negatives, then there wouldn't be so much controversy about the topic. When I think about it, a cell phone can do so much. It can text, call, search the web, store information, etc. For a small device to do so much, you'd understand how important it may be to the students.
ReplyDeleteI know that when I was in school and had a cell phone, it was a lifeline for me. So I can only imagine what it's like for the students today. As long as the procedures and rules aren't broken while agreeing to use the cell phone in the school, then there shouldn't be that many problems.
I 100% agree with having cell phones in the classroom. Cell phones can be used in so many different ways in the classroom. Most of all they will just be another tool to help the students learn. Paper, pencils, and books are ok but we are gonna have to find another way to keep our students attention and that will be done by bringing cell phone and other technology in the classroom. There is so much you can do on a cellphone all we have to do is find a way to incorporate that into our lessons. It could be having students text answers to quizzes, have them do research with their phones, or finding apps for them to do practice work. These things will make learning fun for students. They will end up working because they want to and not because we told them to.
ReplyDeleteI agree that cell phones should be incorporated into the classroom. They can be a great source for student learning. There are so many educational apps and many other things that can be put on a phone for student learning. The fact that students like cell phones makes having them in the classroom even better. If there is an effective and engaging lesson using the cell phones, the students would not want to abuse this privelege.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with cell phones in the classroom. Students are already bringing cell phones in to schools, so why not use the technology they have to help them learn? In this video I saw a ton of awesome websites and ways that schools are infuse technology and I hope that soon rather than later all schools take that step. If there is a way we can better reach our students, help them learn and keep them engaged in learning, why not do it?
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ReplyDeleteI agree with the idea that while texting during a lecture would seem to be every teacher's worst nightmare, you cannot realistically remove all phones from schools. Given limited time, the best idea is to work the phones into the curriculum. The android and iOS operating systems, which most smart phones prominently feature, are full of useful, productive applications. There are ebooks, educational games, word processors, online encyclopedias, and many other tools that enhance learning. I would still prevent my students from texting each other in class, but I would not expect them to leave their cell phone at home.
ReplyDeleteI believe that it is okay to integrate cell phones into the classroom, but that students must be serious about how/when they use them. When I give my students permission, they may use their cell phones. When they don't have permission it is difficult for me to see it as okay for them to even be on their music stand or in their lap. Using cell phones as a tuner/metronome in band is wonderful, but there are some situations that have made me reconsider this privilege. Several times my cooperating teacher gave the students permission to use their cell phones in class and one student got on Facebook and bullied another student, resulting in worry from the parents, punishment for the bully, and some counseling for the student who was picked on. Situations like this example make me weary of allowing students to use cell phones at all in my classroom.
ReplyDeleteI am still on the fence as to whether or not I think cell phone use in schools is a good thing. I see many positive things that they could be used for. We could use many of the apps to promote learning reinforcement and engage the students’ interest. Let’s face it students love their cell phones so if we could get them using them for school things the two would be an awesome pair. The video did a good job of showing some of the positive ways that the cell phone could be used in a positive way. Homework reminders and assignment date text messages are a great tool. I know my daughters teacher sends us, the parents, text message alerts about important classroom info.
ReplyDeleteYes! Everyone knows student have: cell phone, ipods, ipods, so why not let them use them and take advantage of the technology in the classroom. Phones can be used in the classroom to help the students get information. It encourages the students to look up an answer. Students remember information better when they research and answer. There are apps student can use to help them study. Or in the video it shows the class texting answers. It gives and instant poll and assessment for the teacher to use and the students to see.
ReplyDeleteI believe that cell phones are a great way to keep the students engaged and having fun while learning at the same time. Cell phones can be used in a variety of ways to help students practice and perfect what they are learning by allowing internet access, hundreds of apps, FaceTime, and access to many other resources via cell phones. Technology is an important part of this generations lives and we have to keep that in mind and learn to adjust to fit their interests so that they can become successful in this changing world.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree that cell phones should be used in the classroom. The first 15 seconds of this video explain everything. The teacher walks in wanting to teach and cannot get any students to focus because they are typing away and texting each other on their phones. I believe in finding a way to bring things that students are most interested in and rolling with it in order to teach a lesson. Phones can be used in a positive way in the classroom by tying them in with what you are trying to teach. For example, you could do study quizes by asking a question, students have 1 minute to text each other what they thing the answer is. They can use this minute to research on their phone or discuss it together by texting. After the minute is up, the students can share what they came up with. This keeps students focused. I believe by doing this, they will also not abuse using a cell phone. They will know to pay attention and that they will be able to use their phone at a designated time.
ReplyDeleteIn some ways I do see cell phones as being useful in the classroom for things such as reminding students of upcoming or due assignments, but I can also see them as being a nuisance if students are using them during class time for more than just their assignments, because they truly is no way to monitor what every student is doing on their phones at one time.
ReplyDeletePhones can be used in a positive way to transmit messages about as I said assignments that are due, they can also be used by students to respond to teacher questions like the example of the Poll Now, where students can participate in electronic games and apps that the teacher uses to relate to the lesson.
This is a hard topic because cell phones can be abused in the classroom. I believe there will always be a student who will abuse the resource. I think if cell phones were ever allowed in the classroom, there must be only a certain time they are allowed. If they were used at anytime during the day, I believe they will be misused.
ReplyDeleteI think they can be positive in the classroom, also. They can be used to play learning games. Also, they can be used to do research on a topic. Students can use them to interact with each other for learning purposes. They can be used to remind each other of assignments, also. They can be a great resource if monitored.
As far as I remember cellphone use being not allowed during school hours started when I was in high school unless you had a parent overseas. Of course this raised a lot of eyebrows of the students and some students lied just to have access to their phones and the rest of us just found ways to get by to use them throughout the day without getting caught. I believe it’s okay to use the phone during the classroom time if they are being turned into tools for learning although I’m not sure I 100% agree with it because you will have students who go against the grain as always cellphones are just another piece of technology that are commonly used in the daily lives of our young students. Times are changing and school systems as a whole have to find a way to be more open about technology use from every aspect even cell phones finding ways that students can use them in a positive way during educational instruction and not completely neglect the fact that students are going to have them period.
ReplyDeleteI agree with cell phones being allowed in schools. I know that cell phones can become a major distraction but they can also be used as a tool to get the students more engaged in the classroom lesson being taught that day. Older cell phone were not good for anything but call, texts, and games. Now cell phones are as powerful as computures and could be used to reasearch topics on the spot. We could allow the phones to be used in a possitive way by allowing them to access classroom information on them. I am all for finding new ways to reach the students and get them excited about learning.
ReplyDeleteI believe that cell phones can easily be used positively in the classroom. One way that they could be utilized in a music classroom is to find a pitch with a digitial key board, or set a tempo using a metronome app. Students could also take polls or surveys about a performance. It's silly to say that children can't use technology that plays such a key role in their everyday lives. I do believe that cell phone use needs certain restrictions to allow the most effective classroom environment, but that they can be utilized non the less.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I want to say that the analogy of banning cell phone use to banning bubble gum was hilarious, although it did have some truth to it. At my high school, students were told that if they got caught using their phones during the school day, they had to pay five dollars in cash to get it back. Of course there was an uproar at first, but what did the kids do? They just got more savvy. At this point, I do not even know whether or not that policy is still in place.
ReplyDeleteThe point is, we are not going to be able to keep the kids from using their phones, so why not let the kids use them, but in a productive manner. And, as the video so aptly demonstrated, when the kids are caught doing something they are not supposed to be doing, the phone must go and, "that's the bottom line." if we just try to suppress the cell phone use, it will only make the students more upset and school will seem like an uncool, "old fashioned," necessary evil.
I think that integrating cell phones into classrooms would be beneficial for students under certain circumstances and with certain students. Some classes could not handle the freedom of being allowed to use their cell phones for school purposes only but some students would completely follow the rules and it would benefit them tremendously. We use the iPod's in our classroom and the students love using them and are engaged when we do. I believe that cell phones could work in the same way and students could download apps on their phones after learning how to use them in class and those would be able to help them at home. I also believe they could complete assignments on their phones to turn in and that would save paper. I believe cell phones would be a great asset to use within the classroom if managed in the correct way.
ReplyDeleteI understand that some teachers are afraid that students are texting during instruction rather than listening, so many dont see the positive side of cell phones in class. Most students own a smart phone, she they have a mini computer in the palm of their hand. An important piece of technology that did not come out of the school's budget. I like that some teachers are texting questions and the students are answering them instantly. If the student misses class, he or she most likely won't fall behind because they can still interact and participate in the lesson. As the video pointed out, students are using their cell phones in school anyway, so as teachers, we should embrace that and let them use their phones for educational purposes.
ReplyDeleteI honestly think that cell phones should not be used during school hours at all unless the teacher has a lesson that involves the students using their cellphones. Like the QR codes we talked about in class the other day. There is nothing wrong with students using their phones during that time because it is educational. Even if you are incorporating this, you also have to make sure students are staying on task and not really texting, playing games, or doing anything else on their phones. I know when I was in school if we had an ipod we could listen to them as long as we were doing our work. Sometimes students concentrate on their work more when listening to music and that can also help with talking in a classroom. But no matter if phones are banned or not, students are going to use them, just like chewing gum, you aren't suppose to do it but they do it anyway. Whatever these students are told not to do, they are going to do. I think if you use phones, ipads, ipods for educational purposes, it would cut down on students in your class actually using them for noneducational purposes while you are trying to teach.
ReplyDeleteI think cell phones should be used in the classroom during lessons. Chidlren spend all thier free time talking to thier friends over their cell phones and if we use cell phones in the classroom it would engage the students. I liked the idea of using poll everywhere in the classroom. I am someoene that doesnt like speaking in class so given the choice of turning my answer in over the phone would be better for me and i think more students would enjoy that too. You would also have the results of everyones frist choice answer so you can determine if the students knowe that stuff you are teaching. They also enjoy it because you are using techonolgy that they use everyday and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with using cell phones in the classroom. I think it can be beneficial to the student as well as the teacher. We know that it is difficult for students to sit in class and be on the phone while the teacher is trying to teach at the front of the room. I think that it is great that teachers have begun to think like students and have integrated texting and emailing into classroom instruction. I love the concept that students are able to participate in a live feed where their answers pop up on the smartboard for the entire class to discuss. I believe that it has become nearly impossible for students to be without their cell phones in class now a days, so being able to use these cell phones to further their learning is a great tactic to still have them engaged in school.
ReplyDeleteI think there are some benefits to having cell phones in class. I like the idea of using them to scan QR codes but I think that it is something that could get out of hand quickly especially if the teacher doesn't have the best classroom management. I think that classroom time should be about class. They are not paying to be there, it is not a choice they have to go to school at least at elementary school age. I think that if you have students that have cell phones, they should be able to bring them as long as they are used for classroom things and that you are able to monitor what they are doing.
ReplyDeleteI agree cell phones can be good tools for student learning. I think as long as you have the respect from the students and classroom management is being followed then having cell phones will benefit the students. They enjoy using them and are efficient. Looking up or submitting assignments via text can allow for more instructional time in the classroom and may allow for more material to be covered. I feel like cell phones are a great research tool and help students learn things they wouldn’t normally have looked up in an encyclopedia or actual book. I use my cell phone all the time to look up information I need or just something I am curious about. It makes me smarter as a whole. It also cuts down on the paperwork teachers have to keep up with. They can create an email folder for each student and be able to pull up their work easily to review it. We all use computers and cell phones in our everyday life, as well as in our jobs, and so I think it’s good for students to learn to use them early and be efficient in communicating.
ReplyDeleteI think that there is a possibility of integrating cell phones in the classroom. One way they were used in this video is almost like a responsive device. Another way is taking small review quizzes and seeing the responses by a website called polleverywhere as the students submit their answers via text message or instant messaging . Classroom skills including reading, fluency and math are increasing through the use of cell phones in schools. Cell phone use in classrooms can be positive because teachers and schools are allowing students to use their cell phones in class and turning phones from toys to tools in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with integrating cell phones in the classroom. There is so much you can do with technology in terms of learning and teaching, and allowing students to use their cell phones is just one way to reach this generation. There will always be pros and cons and students who abuse the privilege of using cell phones in the classroom, however the pros outweigh the cons. As a teacher, you could use it to communicate to your students by sending them reminders of what is happening the next day, etc. You can also create a response blog, like PollEveryone, that was discussed in the video. This is a way to assess the student’s knowledge on an individual basis. As a teacher, you can see from this what needs to be worked on or what the students have excelled in. Allowing the use of cell phones in the classroom, also allows the student to increase their reading fluency and vocabulary. This can be reached through games and apps that can be downloaded on the cell phone or just by simply texting the teacher the words for the week—correctly spelled that is. There is so much that can be done with cell phones and teaching the students that their phones can be turned into learning tools, is a great way to reach them.
ReplyDeleteI do think cell phones should be integrated in the classroom. Students are already using them we just need to redirect their use in a positive education manner. Some might question how to include the students without cell phones and I don't have an answer for that but I'm sure someone will soon. The PoleEverywhere app was pretty neat and could be used in my classroom. You will be allowing students to use their phones in a positive way. If you have them engaged in the lesson with the use of their phones they will be more likely to stay on task rather than ignoring what you are teaching and sneaking text messages to others.
ReplyDeleteGrowing up and not being allowed to have a cell phone in the class makes it interesting for me to think that cell phones can be a good thing and not a bad thing in the classroom. After watching this video, I can see how cell phones can be a positive influence in the classroom. Students know how to work cell phones and it something they use every day. This can be a good source to use that saves time on learning a new way to use a different piece of technology that they are not used to. So many things can be done with the use of a cell phone. Teacher's can send out reminders to students via text. There are also so many apps that can be downloaded onto phones that can be educational and at access to them 24/7 since they will take their phones home with them. My only concern is that, yes we are in a new generation and students are recieving cell phones at a much younger age then I did, but what if not all students had a cell phone? Or knew how to use one? I'm sure these can be easy concerns to fix. People can donate phones to the school and a teacher can teach a student how to use one in a matter of minutes plus over time. It's an interesting idea and as long as the use of cell phones in the class are beneficial to students and their growth and learning, then why not? As a soon to be teacher, I am learning the importance of being willing to make changes and do whatever it takes so that my students will get the best education I can possibly give them.
ReplyDeleteI completely disagree with using cell phones during class. Students are much more busy texting each other and others throughout the school than the teacher. They are unsupervised and majority of the time the things they are doing on the phone are inappropriate for school. Playing games, getting on Facebook, doing things that are banned from the school internet that they they just look up on their phones. I see no way that phones can help in class, the ways listed here are ways they could learn on iPads or iPods. There are messaging programs on those that they could use to text their students if they feel like they need to. I think all of the things they are proposing to use the phones for, they could use a tablet for.
ReplyDeleteDo you agree with integrating cell phones in the classroom? How can these phones be used in a positive way in the classrooms?
ReplyDeleteSomewhat- I am a bit wary but hopefully I will learn to be ok with it. I would prefer to teach in a country that does not have cell phone priority as we do but if I do teach in a nation like ours I will see what needs to be integrated in my class and go from there. I do not know what grade I will be teaching so it is difficult to say what ways they should be dealt with.
I do believe they can be used in a positive way. They are useful, but I think in co-teaching it will help to have the encouragement of another teacher who knows more about cell phones than I. I do not have a smart phone and know little about them. Researching material, contacting the authorities in emergency situations, and sharing with other students are some possibilities.
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I believe that cell phones can be integrated in the classroom for certain subjects and assignments. Using the cell phone for a calculator was always helpful for me. Also, using it to look up links that the teacher posts would be helpful as well. But I do believe that cell phones can be a major distraction for students if they are not using it for the right reasons. Another thing that bothers me is that not all students can afford a cell phone so I could see some phones being stolen or even peer issues happening in the classroom setting. So I agree and disagree. I would have to experience it within a classroom to see which I would choose.
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Delete1. I think that cell phones in schools is a great tool to use for different things.I liked how the teacher could ask a question and get an immediate response from all students.
ReplyDelete2. Cell phones in schools can be used for a number of things. There are many educational apps, such as flash cards that the video mentioned, to educational games students can play during free time. I love the idea of being able to text students each after noon reminding them of a homework assignment. Allowing cell phones to be used in schools requires great classroom management. Cell phone usage in school could be a great thing, i just don't see it being possible with Kindergarten through second graders. I would not think that this age group would own their own cell phone but times are changing and could very possibly be likely in the near future.
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ReplyDeleteI am kind of torn on this subject. I do believe the cell phones provide a great deal of outlets to get information and resources. However, when ever I was in school cell phones were more of a distraction than a promoting education. I do believe that the switch can happen with guidance, but I just don't know how much more education would be implemented by the use of cell phones, than a computer in the class room.
How can these phones be used in a positive way in the classrooms?
We can use cell phones to look up just about anything on the web. They can use them by taking pictures of different states of science projects. I mean the use of cellphones in an educational way are endless. I'm just unsure if the student population can put them to good use.
First of all, I think this video is way outdated. Most of the technology mentioned (common- the microscope lens on that brick of a phone?!) may only be 4 years old, but technology moves way to quickly for that to still be relevant.
ReplyDeleteHowever, with the rise of smart phones (and tablets) the app universe for educational purposes is steadily rising. These can be used in a myriad of ways, from playing educational games to screen sharing with the teacher. Mayhaps if a student is caught doing something nonproductive, then the consequences could be harsh (But let's be real, who -really- cares if a student sends a couple of texts in class... we all did it and we are still successful).
I think a lot of this is a load of crap. I like incorporating technology as much as everyone else but as an adult if I have my Ipad out in class i'm usually pretending to take notes and actually playing on Facebook. I don't think that poll app was a horrible idea, I just think it would be really hard to make sure everyone was on task. Also what about the 16% of high school students that don't have a cell phone? I think it would further isolate the socioeconomic classes and isolate some students.
ReplyDeleteYes I believe cell phones can be integrated into the classroom. They are great tools for the students to get information off of and they make it easier to communicate in certain situations. Also by using cell phones it could eliminate costs for the school districts by not having to purchase so many computers. If the schools by routers, which most of them have already, then they could hand out the passwords and all students with smart phones or tablets have access to the internet. Although I agree with the concept, I also feel that there has to be rules in place to control what the students do on there phones.
ReplyDeleteYes they can be used in a positive way because of the communication options and also of the poll anywhere site. But also being a Special Ed. teacher I feel the accessibility options on these phones and devices it gives students with Special Needs a more effective way to communicate.
I agree with using cell phones in the classroom 100%! Students, as well as most adults are addicted to their smart phones. This gives them an excuse to use something they already enjoy using. I was particularly swayed by the portion of the video that showed them interacting live with the poll everywhere! I ask questions constantly and I can tell that it can become annoying, but this way, I have instant feedback and the students can give input without worrying if they had the answers wrong. The entire class's response was shown, not the individual student and I feel like that would increase student engagement dramatically!
ReplyDeleteI think that using cell phones in the classroom is a great idea if there is an effective management plan implemented. If you have a good control over your classroom, then you will have no problems with students deviating from the lesson and the use of the cell phones that you are intending. If you are using a site such as "Poll Everywhere" then you want students to be engaged and this is a great way for students to show what they know as well as use something that they are familiar with. This is obviously geared toward older students, and as an elementary school teacher -- I probably will not have many, if any, students with their own cell phone.
ReplyDeleteI do agree using cellphones during class time is a very effective way to get the students involved and engaged in the instruction. I think students are more respectful of their teachers when they are able to use what they want to; to learn. I enjoyed the video, because I have never thought about the students’ texting a certain code to take class poll, that is a great idea. The students could also text a code for a certain answer on a test they are taking. I also liked how one of the students on the video recorded his teacher giving the lecture because he could not write as fast as the teacher was talking, so he recorded him and played the instruction over again to himself, which I think is great for students with disabilities. In today’s world there are numerous apps students can download onto their cellphones that can be used in class, for example like we did in class, the QR code app is a great way to get students onto different websites, if they are all doing something different. In order for students using their cellphones everyday in class, there would have to be a set guideline that the students had to follow to be able to keep having this privilege.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I started this class and viewing this video I did not believe that using cell phones in class was beneficial. I have seen cell phones used in my own classes and it has largely been a problem, but I did not consider the method the school in Florida used by having students text answers. Personally, I absolutely adore this idea, with the exception that I would not use a text as a means by which to gain answer due to possible legal repercussions. I would however, use another hosting site or application, such as this one.
ReplyDeleteMy concern with implementing cell phones, or any device for that matter, is that not every student has access to these devices. Maybe every student has a cell phones, but many in the at the school to which I am assigned do not have smartphones so this becomes an issue. It is also here I stress again that before students can responsibly use cell phones, or any technology, they have to understand what is appropriate and what is not.
Jordan Hatch
I am still in neutral position as to whether we should or shouldn't integrate cell phones. I can see the pros and cons of both sides. They can be very helpful with educational apps, learning games, etc. However, they can be abused very easily. While students should be doing approved uses on their phones, it is probable they may text or check Facebook, etc.
ReplyDeleteI am very wary of the idea of using cell phones in schools. The first issue is that there is sooo much room for goofing off or wasting time when they should be on task, and very easy for students to make it look like they are on task as soon as the teacher comes their way. I don’t yet see a way for students to be monitored all at once with this technology. The other issue is that not all students HAVE a smart phone. Most the ideas shown in this video require smart phone technology. Is the school going to provide these students with smartphones to use in class so they can participate? In some ways this would only serve to widen the gap between students of high and low socioeconomic status. Do the students that don’t have these supplies have to sit out on these activities? With all that being said, I think I could allow limited use of cell phones as cameras during performance and film projects.
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This is a debatable topic for me. I like the idea of cellphones being integrated into the classroom... but the reality is that they will be used for other purposes than learning purposes. I like the idea of cellphones being used only if monitored, like for specific activities/games every now and then. But I would not like the children to have access to their phones all day everyday. I believe cellphones are more of a distraction than a helpful resource because they open up the world of social networking and that is something that children can be easily distracted with.
ReplyDeleteThe use of cell phones in the classroom is a very debatable topic for me. I feel like the use of cellphones in the classroom can be very beneficial. More and more kinds begin having cell phones and early ages so it seems only natural for teachers to exploit the technology that their students know best. But on the other hand cell phones can be very misused by students as well. I think that if the cell phones in the classroom were being used for educational purposes only then they can be very effective and useful. There are many ways that teachers can integrate cell phones in a classroom in a positive way. There are so many different educational apps that students can download and use in school. Cell phones can also beneficial in the classroom if a teacher creates QR codes. This would be fun and effective way for students to use their phones to find out information.
ReplyDeleteI really do enjoy the idea of having cellphones in class. Cellphones have become a useful tool. QR codes, maps, and music are all great for use in the class. If there were a way to disable the call and message functions in the school, I would be totally on board. However, even the best classroom manager in not able to keep an eye on thirty cell phones during class. They become a distraction very easily and so should not be employed frequently.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe in using cell phones in the classroom. I see the benefits however not all students have their own cell phones, much less the kind that can read QR codes. This would also show the gap between socioeconomic groups and would make some students feel uncomfortable. I enjoy having technology in the classroom but I don't believe in using cellular devices, unless it is from the teacher after school to the students where students do not have access to the teachers number and cannot respond.
ReplyDeleteI am pro integrating cell phones into the classroom because they have become such a useful tool for learning. I enjoy giving the students QR codes, having them answer a poll, and so much more. The students listen to music while working on assignments as well and it keeps them calm. As long as the students are monitored and understand that if they are using their phone for something other than the intended purpose they will lose the privilege they will be less likely to message or call a friend. The students are going to have them, and try to use them so as teachers we should embrace them and allow the students to use them to learn.
ReplyDeleteI think having cell phones in a classroom can be a good and a bad thing all at the same time. I think they can be used for classroom purposes, but in a way i think they can be distracted.I know that when i sit in class I'm easily distracted with my cell phone.
ReplyDeleteI do not feel that banning cell phones is a good solution to the problem. I feel that teachers need to learn how to take this and incorporate this into being a better teacher. If students want to text, then give them a reason to text. There are many different programs that can be used that will allow students to text in their answers. Also, teachers can use blogs and other Social Networking sites, such as Twitter, that allows the students and the teachers to interact in the new way. These are just a few of the many ways that phones can be used in a positive way in the classroom. Students are going to play on their cell phones during class. However, we are supposed to be good enough teachers that we are constantly learning new best practices for our classroom. Classrooms are no longer the traditional pen and paper as pointed out in video. Therefore we must find ways to intrigue our students and convince them that we agree that technology is the new way to go but it must be used to enhance our learning.
ReplyDeleteI think that there is a way to properly integrate cell phones into education, however I do not feel that we are there yet in technological advances. Students are way too distracted when using their smartphones. Besides, computers and iPads can now be easily tailored to fit most educational needs. Overall, I do not think that we should integrate personal smartphones into school curriculum.
ReplyDeleteI think that integrating cell phones within the classroom can be great. I think that it can be beneficial when it comes to helping students in educational ways. I also think it can be useful with students who have disabilities. I think they can help when students have emergencies as well. I believe that a check in process for a cell phone should be implemented in order for the student to be able to use the cell phone. Some draw backs may occur, like using at the wrong time and kids playing games. All in all, I support the idea because it can help students learn in a different way.
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