C ELL P HONES IN E DUCATION

PILOTS FOR CELL PHONES University of Michigan pilot program Make educational tools out of Windows-based cell phones Texas fifth graders Goals of pilot program Greater depth of knowledge; extend the learning day Understand social networking and responsible use of technology

CTIA BOOST FOR CELL PHONES IN EDUCATION Wireless Digital Literacy Initiative Wireless access Disadvantaged youth

B ATTLES AND V ISIONS Negative Perceptions of Cell Phones Pennsylvania schools Public School Code of 1949 amendments Distraction Interest Expressed by Large Groups of People Speak Up Survey Results 21 st Century Schools

H OW ? Calendars and planners Calculators Clickers via texting Take and send video clips Send assignments Internet access Camera

“This is the beginning of the future. The future is mobile devices that are connected. They’re going to be the new paper and pencil.” Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan

B IBLIOGRAPHY Nagel, David. (2009) “Cell Phones Getting Push in Education, But Not Without Resistance” Shaw, Katherine. 2003). “Students and Cellphones: Controversy in the Classroom” Associated Content. “Cell Phones For Learning”