Why bring the phones?

I think that your article was a great value of information about the use of cell phones. However, I just think that there needs to be more clarity for the use of cell phones in the science c... See More

I think that your article was a great value of information about the use of cell phones. However, I just think that there needs to be more clarity for the use of cell phones in the science classroom with the students and their parents. I do not mind the students use cell phones for assignments and research purposes, but most of the time they tend to get off task and share things that should not be shared or listening to music. It has to have certain days and times to use the cell phones.

A computer in every pocket

Cells phones in the classroom? Although many schools ban these devices there are more and more applications for their use. This article provides numerous applications for the devices, includ... See More

Cells phones in the classroom? Although many schools ban these devices there are more and more applications for their use. This article provides numerous applications for the devices, including calculators, internet, and GPS. Did you know you can text for free with an app available at www.textforfree.net? You can use it to remind students of exams and assignments. If you have a cart of I-touches the App store carries such finds as Evernote, eReader, and Google mobile, and apps such as Lab Timer, designed specifically for the science classroom. This article only scratches the surface of the power of mobile devices; it is up to you to figure out how they will best service your students.