Some Teachers Are Welcoming Cell Phones In Class
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Posted: 7:43 AM Sep 8, 2008
Some Teachers Are Welcoming Cell Phones In Class
Rather than wanting cell phones out of their classroom, some educators are now embracing them as platforms for learning.
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Rather than wanting cell phones out of their classroom, some educators are now embracing them as platforms for learning.

Schools from Michigan to Texas to Maryland are using smart-phones to send email to students, send virtual handouts and podcasts. Instructors say they can check attendance by using the phones.

A PEW internet survey shows 71 percent of teen respondents own a cell phone, while only 59 percent own computers. The ratio of college students is even higher.


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Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 01:44 PM

They ARE NOT singling out kids who don't have cell phones. They are making use of the technology that many (71%) of the students have. This is a GOOD thing.
Posted by: barbara Location: beulaville on Sep 8, 2008 at 11:18 AM

this is the craziest thing I have ever heard of. Get real. Singling out kids who don't have cell phones.
Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:56 AM

Anonymous; EXACTLY!
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