Cell phones in the Classroom
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Students will use their cell phones to enhance their learning in several ways. They can use calendar and planner apps to track assignments. They can also take notes electronically. Teachers can set up polls and questions for students to respond to via text. Students can research online for projects and learn internet etiquacy. Teachers can also set up online pen pals. Useful education apps mentioned include Nearpod for receiving lesson materials, ExitTicket for feedback, NewsoMatic for current events, and Book Creator for student-designed texts.
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Cell phones in the Classroom
- 1. Students will use cell phones to enhance their learning experience. OBJECTIVE THREE
- 2. Calendars and Planner Features • Use the Calendar’s reminders to track assignments. • The Notes section could also be an environmental-friendly and interactive way to track the lesson.
- 3. Texting Students can text responses when teachers set up polls through www.polleverywhere.com or reflection questions set up through www.classpager.com or www.learninginhand.com
- 4. Internet • Students can research for projects. • Teachers can teach internet etiquette. • Teachers can begin online pen pals for Geography projects
- 5. Apps • Nearpod is an excellent app that allows students to receive slides, review Q&As, and see copies of assignments from their teachers. It’s Blackboard in your hands. • Formative responses can be created on the ExitTicket app, so that teachers can gauge what students have learned after a lesson. • For history teachers NewsoMatic is a great app for introducing students to current events. • Students can be encouraged to design their own information texts through the Book Creator app.