CELL PHONES IN THE CLASSROOMThe Ubiquitous Tool

Source: Liz Kold, “Toys to Tools” Webinar

WHY CELL PHONES IN LEARNING?

1. The ubiquitous use and ownership of cell phones by youth

71% of US households have Internet access

82% of US citizens own a cell phone 91% of 11th graders (girls) in US have a

cell phone 78% 11th graders (boys) in US have a

cell phone Higher % of kids have access to

cell phones than the Internet….

?? % of FessBow 7-12 graders have a cell phone

www.Wiffiti.com – online “graffiti board”

Uses: Brainstorming Check for understanding And….

POLLEVERYWHERE…

What is the average age in US to receive a cell phone? You can also vote on the web

(basic plan = 30 responses/question)

Source: Liz Kolb “Cell Phones in Education” ISTE presentation

WHY CELL PHONES IN LEARNING?

2. Welcome to the world of the “Free Agent Learner” - “Tomorrow Group”

AnyTIME AnyWHERE Any PLACE Any PACE Relevant Collaborative

Do this with the technology of THEIR generation

CHA CHA (1-800-224-2242 OR TEXT 242242)

# of student that have cell phones Students view their phones as a

network to the world Relevant to the real world Anytime, anywhere, any place, and any

pace

WHY CELL PHONES IN LEARNING?

3. 21st Century Professional World 23% of adv. Technology students do not feel

that school are preparing them for the work force

Why: do not gain digital knowledge

88% of the general public believe that kids are not equipped to compete in the 21st Century job market (feel schools are not focused on new literacy)

Source: Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2007

CELL PHONE ARE A PUBLIC ENTITY ….which means every single thing they

do on the cell phone can be traced backed to them. So if they post something on the Internet, from their cell phone, it can be traced back to them.

“The Tale of Genji” - best selling novel created on a cell phone into

www.textnovel.com