Comments on: Principals trying out cell phones http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/ I'm here to learn, join me Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:08:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Allan's Cheap cellular phones http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-31889 Allan's Cheap cellular phones Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:55:38 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-31889 What a great idea and story you have provided. Very interesting stuff What a great idea and story you have provided. Very interesting stuff

]]> By: Cell Phones Can be Great Learning Tools | Willis Says http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28589 Cell Phones Can be Great Learning Tools | Willis Says Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:24:18 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28589 [...] schools that I work with. The principal, let’s call him Gord (that’s actually his real name) emailed me about some interesting idea he and his grade 8/9 teacher had.  The class was studying the novel The Wave. The book is about an [...] [...] schools that I work with. The principal, let’s call him Gord (that’s actually his real name) emailed me about some interesting idea he and his grade 8/9 teacher had.  The class was studying the novel The Wave. The book is about an [...]

]]> By: Patti http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28569 Patti Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:12:07 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28569 Congratulations Gord and Carla. I think this is so exciting. There are so many aspects of web 2.0 that we need to stay (get) current on in order to motivate our students. Recently we have been investigating how to use MP3 players and podcasts into our learning so students see these devices as so much more than to download or play music. Taking technology to different levels!! Congratulations Gord and Carla. I think this is so exciting. There are so many aspects of web 2.0 that we need to stay (get) current on in order to motivate our students. Recently we have been investigating how to use MP3 players and podcasts into our learning so students see these devices as so much more than to download or play music. Taking technology to different levels!!

]]> By: Angus http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28568 Angus Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:21:47 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28568 Quick....someone let ALL administrators (and various other folks still teaching like its 1973) know there is a reason why EVERY OTHER SECTOR OF THE WORLD has embraced communication tools (cell phones, blackberries, etc) as a way of increasing productivity! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Quick….someone let ALL administrators (and various other folks still teaching like its 1973) know there is a reason why EVERY OTHER SECTOR OF THE WORLD has embraced communication tools (cell phones, blackberries, etc) as a way of increasing productivity!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

]]> By: Ideas and Thoughts from an EdTech » Blog Archive » Exploring Cellphones as Learning Tools http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28556 Ideas and Thoughts from an EdTech » Blog Archive » Exploring Cellphones as Learning Tools Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:47:54 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28556 [...] that I work with. The principal, let’s call him Gord (that’s actually his real name) emailed me about some interesting idea he and his grade 8/9 teacher had.  The class was studying the novel The Wave. The book is [...] [...] that I work with. The principal, let’s call him Gord (that’s actually his real name) emailed me about some interesting idea he and his grade 8/9 teacher had.  The class was studying the novel The Wave. The book is [...]

]]> By: Gord Taylor http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28555 Gord Taylor Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:53:43 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28555 I thought I would just update everyone on the cell phone experiment - AWESOME! It's not the cell phone, it's the learning, the sharing, the excitement, and the transformation that is taking place in the students. The cell phone is just the tool, it could be any other learning tool. The important thing is that it is their tool, their media, and their ideas. Learners have changed! Learning must change, too! I thought I would just update everyone on the cell phone experiment – AWESOME! It’s not the cell phone, it’s the learning, the sharing, the excitement, and the transformation that is taking place in the students. The cell phone is just the tool, it could be any other learning tool. The important thing is that it is their tool, their media, and their ideas. Learners have changed! Learning must change, too!

]]> By: Gradually Learning » Blog Archive » links for 2008-01-25 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28437 Gradually Learning » Blog Archive » links for 2008-01-25 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:26:41 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28437 [...] Ideas and Thoughts from an EdTech » Blog Archive » Principals trying out cell phones head teachers in using mobile phones in classroom shocker… (tags: leadership learning mobile cellphones Mobile_Learning) [...] [...] Ideas and Thoughts from an EdTech » Blog Archive » Principals trying out cell phones head teachers in using mobile phones in classroom shocker… (tags: leadership learning mobile cellphones Mobile_Learning) [...]

]]> By: Liz Kolb http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28424 Liz Kolb Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:45:58 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28424 BRAVO! I love it! Keep up the positive mobile learning... Liz BRAVO! I love it! Keep up the positive mobile learning…

Liz

]]> By: Jonathan Nalder http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28417 Jonathan Nalder Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:33:16 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28417 This is fantastic. I wished I had of known about this example 2 months ago as I've just written a paper abpout how to practically engage with using mobile phones in schools - how to think about the policy dimensions and what ideas people around the globe have tried out. Its available at mlearnxyz.net if you'd like to pass it on to encourage the principal! Cheers for posting this! J This is fantastic. I wished I had of known about this example 2 months ago as I’ve just written a paper abpout how to practically engage with using mobile phones in schools – how to think about the policy dimensions and what ideas people around the globe have tried out. Its available at mlearnxyz.net if you’d like to pass it on to encourage the principal! Cheers for posting this! J

]]> By: Principals Encouraging Cell Phones For Learning? Finally! « The Mobile Learner http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28409 Principals Encouraging Cell Phones For Learning? Finally! « The Mobile Learner Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:52:59 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28409 [...] Encouraging Cell Phones For Learning? Finally! January 22, 2008 — Rob De Lorenzo Dean Sharski shares with us an e-mail he received from a principal who is taking steps to incorporate cell phone [...] [...] Encouraging Cell Phones For Learning? Finally! January 22, 2008 — Rob De Lorenzo Dean Sharski shares with us an e-mail he received from a principal who is taking steps to incorporate cell phone [...]

]]> By: Rodd Lucier http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28408 Rodd Lucier Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:05:20 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28408 Big smile in Ontario! Rodd Big smile in Ontario!

Rodd

]]> By: » Principals Trying out Cell Phones Mobile Learning http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28406 » Principals Trying out Cell Phones Mobile Learning Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:57:41 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28406 [...] Dean Shareski passes on an email from a local principal: I’m sure we are not going insane, but some would probably disagree. Carla and I tried something new and, well a little bit rebellious today. We invited the grade 8/9 ELA class/students to bring their cell phones into class (if they didn’t have one we used mysask for text). Our goal, using cell phones for learning. Our objectives, appropriate use of cell phones (manners and ethics), using the calendar/scheduling, using text to discuss literature (lit circles), tracking progress and assignments/projects, and engaging the new learner. Guess what, it worked like a charm and the kids are peeing themselves with enthusiasm. Welcome to Web 2.0!!!! I needed to share. [...] [...] Dean Shareski passes on an email from a local principal: I’m sure we are not going insane, but some would probably disagree. Carla and I tried something new and, well a little bit rebellious today. We invited the grade 8/9 ELA class/students to bring their cell phones into class (if they didn’t have one we used mysask for text). Our goal, using cell phones for learning. Our objectives, appropriate use of cell phones (manners and ethics), using the calendar/scheduling, using text to discuss literature (lit circles), tracking progress and assignments/projects, and engaging the new learner. Guess what, it worked like a charm and the kids are peeing themselves with enthusiasm. Welcome to Web 2.0!!!! I needed to share. [...]

]]> By: Principals trying out cell phones http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28405 Principals trying out cell phones Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:28:54 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28405 [...] Principals trying out cell phones …cell phones for learning.  Our objectives, appropriate use of cell phones (manners and ethics), using the calendar/scheduling, using text to… [...] [...] Principals trying out cell phones …cell phones for learning.  Our objectives, appropriate use of cell phones (manners and ethics), using the calendar/scheduling, using text to… [...]

]]> By: Suzanne Shall http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28404 Suzanne Shall Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:27:51 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28404 It is refreshing to see an educator embracing the possibilities rather than holding tight to the status quo and banning cell phones altogether. Perhaps they will inspire others to grab onto student interest which will accelerate student performance. Thank you for sharing. It is refreshing to see an educator embracing the possibilities rather than holding tight to the status quo and banning cell phones altogether. Perhaps they will inspire others to grab onto student interest which will accelerate student performance. Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Damian http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28403 Damian Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:10:36 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28403 I got a similar reaction when I did this with my high schoolers - I like that this principal is looking into educational applications, but I think the most important takeaway here is that s/he's having a discussion about mobile phone manners and ethics. Although I think it's very rude when students text during class, I honestly don't think many of them think much of it, and probably think we teachers blow the issue out of proportion (to be fair, some do). I applaud this principal for having this dialogue outside of a punitive context and for at least considering the educational and organizational possibilities. I got a similar reaction when I did this with my high schoolers – I like that this principal is looking into educational applications, but I think the most important takeaway here is that s/he’s having a discussion about mobile phone manners and ethics. Although I think it’s very rude when students text during class, I honestly don’t think many of them think much of it, and probably think we teachers blow the issue out of proportion (to be fair, some do).

I applaud this principal for having this dialogue outside of a punitive context and for at least considering the educational and organizational possibilities.

]]> By: Allison Miller http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/comment-page-1/#comment-28402 Allison Miller Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:02:20 +0000 http://ideasandthoughts.org/2008/01/21/principals-trying-out-cell-phones/#comment-28402 "hands clapping loudly" - congratulations for introducing mobile phones into your lesson - in 2 years time you'll look back on this moment and laugh - wondering why mobile phones were ever 'banned' from the classroom. Path the way. Spread the word.' Allison Miller Adelaide, South Australia http://twitter.com/theother66 “hands clapping loudly” – congratulations for introducing mobile phones into your lesson – in 2 years time you’ll look back on this moment and laugh – wondering why mobile phones were ever ‘banned’ from the classroom.

Path the way. Spread the word.’

Allison Miller
Adelaide, South Australia
http://twitter.com/theother66

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