Comments on: Hang up http://tametheweb.com/2008/08/06/hang-up/ Libraries, Technology and People by Michael Stephens Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:29:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kyle http://tametheweb.com/2008/08/06/hang-up/comment-page-1/#comment-6021 kyle Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:46:28 +0000 http://tametheweb.com/2008/08/06/hang-up/#comment-6021 Tough call on this one. I see some learning opportunities with cell phones, especially smart phones, if they are accessible to every student. BUT, As a former teacher I was amazed out how my students tried to sneak out their phone during class activities, or, as one student did, blatantly use his phone as I was beginning class and looking directly at him. The administration would really have to promote the use of cell phones as a learning tool and not as a privilege. So, in short, if you are going to allow cell phones in schools, better have an educational reason for them. My quick thought, ~Kyle~ Tough call on this one. I see some learning opportunities with cell phones, especially smart phones, if they are accessible to every student.

BUT,

As a former teacher I was amazed out how my students tried to sneak out their phone during class activities, or, as one student did, blatantly use his phone as I was beginning class and looking directly at him.

The administration would really have to promote the use of cell phones as a learning tool and not as a privilege. So, in short, if you are going to allow cell phones in schools, better have an educational reason for them.

My quick thought,
~Kyle~

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