This article describes the undeniable fact that smartphones are becoming more and more common for students, even elementary aged ones, to own. They are commonly viewed as a distraction in the classroom and their use during a school day is discouraged and often punished. The research described in this article suggests that if we modify our thinking, we can actually use smartphones as a powerful tool for students to engage with in the classroom.
started by amykbrown on 08 Jun 19
This article describes the undeniable fact that smartphones are becoming more and more common for students, even elementary aged ones, to own. They are commonly viewed as a distraction in the classroom and their use during a school day is discouraged and often punished. The research described in this article suggests that if we modify our thinking, we can actually use smartphones as a powerful tool for students to engage with in the classroom.