Our principal recently had us read an article from edweek.org titled, “Students Turn Their Cellphones On for Classroom Lessons: New Academic Uses Challenge Restrictions”
by Andrew Trotter . The article gave us some neat ideas to ponder regarding kids using cell phones for academic purposes.
Our current school policy is that cell phones should not be seen during academic times. If we see a student’s cell phone (usually texting), we are expected to take the phone from them and give it to the dean of students. On 1st offense the student picks it up after school; on 2nd offense the student’s parent must come to school to pick it up.
Interestingly, this article discussed how to use cell phones in the classroom. It cited several places where teachers can set up websites in which students could text responses to questions. The article also mentioned articles, etc that students can access on their phones. In art or science type classes students could take pictures and instantly text to the teacher.
Obviously one concern would be the cost- not every student has a cell phone (but I’d be hard pressed to find a kid willing to admit he/she doesn’t have one!!) A suggestion was made that teachers could partner kids up for this type of work then.
Anyway, just a thought to consider.
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