Cell+Phones

The question of mobile is not if, but when. Teachers need to utilize the tools that many students carry with them each day. There are many ways to begin the journey. This article outlines 10 building blocks for breaking the ban on cell phones including working within district policy, parent permission forms, learning strategies, teaching cell phone etiquette and classroom management suggestions.

Ideas for the Classroom

 * Replace tools including timers, calculators, voice recorders, cameras, and video cameras
 * Text reminder services for parents and students including Remind 101 and Celly or your own email
 * Use mobile phones with polling services for informal assessment such as Poll Everywhere
 * Use mobile phones as a presentation option such as Voki
 * Use mobile phones as a study tool with services like Study Boost and Chacha
 * Allow students to blog with their phones
 * Educational apps for smartphones

For more ideas look at the 32 Interesting Ways to Use a Mobile Phone.