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This document discusses smartphones and their impact on education. It notes that 76% of children ages 12-14 owned mobile phones in 2009 due to smartphones' accessibility, ease of use, and ability to perform specific tasks through apps. Smartphones allow portability so work can be done anywhere, and foster 21st century skills like collaboration and imagination. However, smartphones also present dangers like cyberbullying and distraction from schoolwork. The document explores how smartphones can be used for communication, note taking, photos, videos, maps, scientific and timing functions, and sharing files. They also enable accessing educational resources on the web, playing educational games, and using apps like QR readers and treasure hunts.