In the article, “From Toy to Tool” Liz Kolb explains the advantages of cell phones in education. She states that because of the prominent role cell phones play in student’s lives, they ought to be given some sort of consideration as a learning tool. Since cell phones now have immense capabilities, students are able to conduct an interview with a local author or war veteran, snap a few pictures, record the conversation and a short video, all with the click of a button. This information is immediately posted to a blog site, ready to be edited. Kids can get into groups and transform this raw material into an imaginative and effective imovie. Although there are concerns that come along with audioblogging, teachers just need to make sure they inform kids regarding netiquette. Students need to understand the severity of their actions when dealing with the interent.
What is an appropriate age to begin audioblogging?
I think that audioblogging is ideal for the middle school/high school aged kids. Although older elementary students would most likely be able to create an audioblog, many of them do not have cell phones at that age. It might be a good idea to have the younger students group together for projects, evenly distributing those who either own a cell phone, or have access to one. They could use their phones to capture pictures or conduct an interview during a class field trip (i.e. at a mission or play) and turn them into an imovie during computer time.
Are cell phones a good idea in the classroom?
Even though cell phones are generally viewed as a distraction in class, they can be a powerful educational tool, if used correctly. Teachers need to be strict with their cell phone guidelines in the classroom so as to not disrupt learning. It is easy for kids to cheat and abuse this privilege. Out of class research is a more suitable time for students to use their phones
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