Using Smartphones in the Classroom

Education in the Digital Age

Tradition

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Passive, not active learning.

Keene and Cheshire County (NH) Historical Photos, “Students in Classroom in Keene New Hampshire” February 15, 2011 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Carrot and Stick Methodology

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Casey Serin, “Taking a Test at Real Estate Investing School”, December 11, 2006 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution

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How do we make the change?

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100 Million U.S. Users

66% OF 8-

18 YEAR OLDS HAVE A CELL PHONE Gesika22, “Untitled” July 9, 2011 via Flickr, Creative

Commons Attribution.

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CONCERNS

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UR GR8!

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BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING

CHEATING

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ANYWHERE ANYTIME LEARNING

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Anywhere…

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Anytime…

PACE

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BENEFITS

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Leo Reynolds, “Clocks” January 22, 2012 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

TIME

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MONEY

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LOVE

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WORK

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Terry Friedman, “Podcast Listen” December 2011 via Flickr Creative Commons Attribution

PODCASTS

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DIGITAL STORYBOOKS

SURVEYS

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PHOTO PROJECTS

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AASL Standards Addressed• 1.1.6 - Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g., textual, visual,

media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.• 1.1.8 - Demonstrate mastery of technology tools for accessing information and pursuing

inquiry.• 1.1.9 - Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding.• 1.2.3 - Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.• 1.3.3 - Follow ethical and legal guidelines in gathering and using information.• 1.3.5 - Use information technology responsibly.• 2.1.4 - Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize information.• 2.1.6 - Use the writing process, media and technology skills to create products that express

new understandings.• 3.1.2 - Participate and collaborate as members of a social and intellectual network of

learners.• 3.1.4 - Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and

understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.• 3.1.6 - Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.• 4.1.7 - Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information.• 4.3.4 - Practice safe and ethical behaviors in personal electronic communication and

interaction.