Thing 8
Although this video is a few years old I found it had relevant information and the points made were "right on" - in my humble opinion. The use of cell phones and Ipods is something that has been talked about for the past few years. Many districts have embraced the concept especially for podcasting. At Middletown High School a social studies teacher uploads files to his students every class period and downloads their work the next day by using his docking station. Wouldn't the environmentalists love that - save those trees! And to use cell phones as a student response system... move over clickers!! Or search the web right from your desk instead of having to go to the lab or library! Talk about teachable moments! I know it is still a question of access for all but I'm sure we could find a way to provide for those students that didn't have the economic means.
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Love the video - and can you imagine what the statistics are TODAY! We have said exactly the same thing that you have blogged OVER and OVER and OVER hoping that eventually someone will get it! Fortunately, Dr. Collins does get it and is working very hard to begin the process of infusing technology into everything we do - something that is easier said than done....
Joan
Thanks for all your support ladies. I think, if you are game, we should as two departments try to plan professional development together especially on the copyright issues. Maybe we could even post a podcast. It could be part of Joan's legacy.
I liked this video a lot... especially at the end where they post: "If you can't beat them, join them." This is sooooooo true with the cell phone issue. Rather than ignoring the fact that every student in my room has a 'pocket bulge'in the shape of a cell phone, why not take them out and use them if applicable to the teaching moment?
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