Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: Prepping for #BYOD ? Home-School Connection Is Key. - 0 views
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John Evans on 23 Jan 15" When schools lift the ban on cell phones, they need to decide if they want to embrace the use of student devices for learning. If they do, it doesn't "start" with inviting devices into the classroom. It starts in student's homes. What better way to help parents understand the instructional value of cell phones than to use these devices to strengthen the home-school connection? Cell phones provide a terrific means for connecting with parents. Teachers can begin using phones to develop and strengthen those relationships. This can provide a foundation and help develop understanding around the benefits and value of cell phone use in general and later for use with students. "