After reading the Study by Zogby Analytics I think smartphones are important, but some students use them too much. People rely to much on these devices, 87% never let their smartphone leave their sides. I realize it is important to carry phones, they are useful. But there are more important things out there than starring at a tiny screen all day. What happens if the internet and cell phone service goes down? What are you going to do? Then there are the 34 who think that there smartphones are safer than a PC. I think it would be easier to hack into a phone than a PC that has protection. And taking pictures of a check, I hope they are deleting the photo afterwards, because if their phones get hacked, their information goes with it. They are great for looking up information and taking pictures for school projects though.
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Here is a list of what I would use smartphones and tablets for in the classroom.
1. I would have students take pictures of plants for a research project.
2. On a field trip have students record their adventures.
3. After finishing a project have the students record their thoughts.
4. Have the students write their own script and producing a movie.
5. I would have the students write blogs and post pictures of their projects.
6. For social studies the students will go on a virtual field trip to another country. then they will download pictures and write about their experiences.
Very good post!
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