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Article explains the pros and cons of cell phones in classrooms. I like the article because outside using phones as a tool of pedagogy, the author makes the claim that if victims [students] of the Columbine shooting had cell phones, it may have changed things.

an article on how one school is using phones in a 5th grade classroom.

Lifting the ban on cell phones in classrooms.

cell phones in classrooms

The value of cellphones in education as well as examples how to implement them.

Phone Calls and Text Messaging Disruptions Extend Beyond Classroom

Math is a subject many students struggle with. Intergrating it with something that everyone can relate to, such as cell phones, is a great idea. it is important for students to realize the importance of math and the everyday need they have for it

should they be banned or not?

A web site that focuses on cellphones and education together.

Conference on the usage of cell phones in classrooms

This article is about the mobile software that is being used on cellphones in classrooms. It has a great video that we can use in our presentation. "Their Mobile Learning Environment includes programs that let students map concepts, animate their drawings, surf relevant parts of the Internet and integrate their lessons and assignments. It also includes mini versions of Microsoft Word and Excel."

Another article on cellphones in the classroom. It has some great links to tools for cellphone integration