Using Cell Phones as Powerful Learning Tools in the Classroom QR Code: Gina  Session Description - Does your school allow students to use cell phones as learning tools in the classroom? We will explore how these tools can be used in the classroom as powerful learning tools. At the end of the session participants will be encouraged to share their ideas and lessons for using cell phones in the classroom. Bring your cell phone ready to use in this session! Brian J. Santos Spanish Teacher/Instructional Technology Specialist Francis Howell North High School brian.santos@fhsdschools.org http://us.fotolia.com/

Learning Objectives KNOW We will know how cell phones can be used as an instructional tool in the classroom. UNDERSTAND We will understand how to use and manage cell phones as a learning and communication tool.   DO We will practice activities that use cell phones and share resources and tips for using them in the classroom. 

Three truths and a lie about your presenter I am one of five siblings. My favorite sport is tennis. I’ve acted on the Muny stage. I am really good at cartwheels.

Icebreaker Activity Using your cell phone (or another mobile device with internet), go to: http://tinyurl.com/Santos31 And answer the question!

Parking Lot Questions Today’s Meet www.todaysmeet.com/fhnsantos

BYOD - Bring Your Own Device Gina - Explain that our district recently started BYOT Image -  http://www.flickr.com/photos/balladist/2740665282/sizes/l/ BYOD - Bring Your Own Device http://www.flickr.com/photos/balladist/2740665282

What I currently use cell phones for: Remind (formerly Remind101) Twitter GoogleVoice Polleverywhere Socrative Quizlet Padlet Podomatic QR codes AudioBoo Take pictures of class notes Scavenger hunt activities Record audio/video of presentations Calculator (convert F to C, in to cm)

WHY 1:1 Opportunity Motivating & Engaging Common Practice Builds 21st Century Skills Pragmatic Chester Middle School (hour outside of New York) The results were surprising: Kids who used their cell phones to boil down the main points of the stanzas got 80 percent of the questions about a poem correct on a state test. Kids taught the same poem in the traditional way – reading, reciting and discussing – got only 40 percent of the questions right. Texting poetry inspires kids to learn. Source: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100426/NEWS/100429736  - Brian will add his experience in regarding student motivation http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100426/NEWS/100429736 

POD initiative Texas schools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfGgRe6YBo0

Do students have cell phones? In Oct 2011, Francis Howell School District librarians surveyed English 1 classes about technology and attained these results: A.       I have a Smartphone that can access the internet.  35% B.      I do not have a Smartphone, but I have a cell phone that can send and receive unlimited texts.  43% C.      I have a cell phone but do not have unlimited texting.  6% D.      I do not have a cell phone, but I have an iPod Touch that has a camera on it.  5% E.       I do not have a cell phone or an iPod Touch with a camera on it. 5% F.  Missing response:  11%

Things to consider..... 1) Access 2) Administrator support 3) Parent awareness 4) Classroom management 5) Backup Plan Gina 1) Access - students without devices.  What do you do if you don't have textbooks for everyone Cooperative learning / pair students up, use other school devices if they are available, such as ipod touches 2) Administrator Support - Pilot program - if administrators are not on board, see if they will try a pilot program 3) Parent awareness - Communicate with parents and tell them how you are going to use the devices. There are some good examples of permission forms/letter on the wiki link: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2010/11/ten-building-blocks-to-break-ban-and.html  (Lisa Nielsen's blog) 4) Classroom Management - involve the students Brainstorm acceptable use of cell phones in the classroom together, use the example from prensky in the link above too.  Make student sign an agreement before they can use their devices in the classroom for projects. Make sure they understand the consequences or develop them together. Example - If at any time your teacher feels you are not using your cell phone for class work you will be asked to place your phone in the bin in the front of the room with a post-it indicating your name and class.  5)  http://us.fotolia.com/ 

Speaking Assignments “Why did you become a teacher?” Google Voice Speaking assignment “Why did you become a teacher?”  Use a phone and call 314-200-JOEY. The phone will ring 5 times, so be patient. Listen to the greeting. You will hear a beep. Say your name – “Soy _____ “ and record a 45-60 second response. When finished, say “¡Adiós!” and hang up.

Texting Activities Socrative Set up through Mastery Connect Internet needed Students go to: www.socrative.com

Class Surveys

Safe Teacher and Student Communication Tools Gina - may skip Remind 101 Allows for email messages too Free – up to 10 classes Class Parrot Free up to a point Allows for polls

Simple Activities   need a different title heading - something more interesting Brian will talk about - Wiffiti Voicethreads Google Voice Yodio Text the Mob Poll Everywhere Gina - QR codes Classparrot

Let’s answer the parking lot questions. Gina http://us.fotolia.com/ 

Learning Objectives KNOW We will know how cell phones can be used as an instructional tool in the classroom. UNDERSTAND We will understand how to use and manage cell phones as a learning and communication tool.   DO We will practice activities that use cell phones and share resources and tips for using them in the classroom. 

Thank you for your time! Contact information: Brian J. Santos Spanish Teacher Francis Howell North High School Instructional Technology Specialist brian.santos@fhsdschools.org