Back on topic. It seems to me that the cell phone can be used as a
viable educational tool. New ones are coming out with many of the same
capabilities that that PDAs and MP3 players have. Most, these days,
have cameras that can be used to capture information that can be used
in the classroom. The text messaging feature can be used in the same
way as an IM to have students work collaboratively and share
information to be learned. I can see wonderful potential for the cell
phone instructionally if we can think out of the box and work on
curriculum development and instructional strategies that include the
cell phone in the educational environment (not use the 4 walls we call
a classroom).
Linda Ullah
Foothill College Krause Center for Innovation
12345 El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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On May 10, 2006, at 5:55 AM, Audrey Borus wrote:
Slightly off topic, but can anyone recommend a good way to recycle an
old cell? It seems like a horrible waste to just trash it.
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Hi everyone,
I've posted a blog entry seeking feedback from educators about the
current debate in NYC over whether students should be allowed to carry
cell phones in the classroom. Leading policymakers argue that cell
phones are a distraction, while parents and community leaders say
they're a necessity because of safety concerns. What do you think? You
can read more and chime in here:
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/learning.now/2006/05/
should_students_be
_allowed_to.html
Thanks,
andy
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