Friday, May 27, 2011

Blog Activity 2I believe that cell phones are a part of the new literacy and as teachers we must find ways to use them in schools. As the author states, “cell phones are computers that fit in your pocket.” They are readily available to be used, since so many students own one. Teachers must see them as tools to learning and not as distractions. The author explains that “we must figure out how to deliver our product in a way that fits into our students’ digital lives.” The article shares many ways a cell phone can be used as a tool for learning. So many teachers complain that they do not have enough computers in their classroom for student use. Cell phones can solve this problem. https://files.pbworks.com/download/ktBORXYkeX/thinkingmachine/22187792/Prensky-What_Can_You_Learn_From_a_Cell_Phone-FINAL.pdf

I believe that cell phones are a part of the new literacy and as teachers we must find ways to use them in schools.  As the author states, “cell phones are computers that fit in your pocket.”  They are readily available to be used, since so many students own one.  Teachers must see them as tools to learning and not as distractions.  The author explains that “we must figure out how to deliver our product in a way that fits into our students’ digital lives.”  The article shares many ways a cell phone can be used as a tool for learning.  So many teachers complain that they do not have enough computers in their classroom for student use.  Cell phones can solve this problem.   



https://files.pbworks.com/download/ktBORXYkeX/thinkingmachine/22187792/Prensky-What_Can_You_Learn_From_a_Cell_Phone-FINAL.pdf

Another great article that I found!

http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=1180

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Games

Our students use the game "First In Math" for grades k-5.  It is a site that students can practice their math skills by playing various games at home.  Students score points as they play the games. Teachers can reward students with certificates for the points they win.  Students can also collect stickers when they reach a certain amount of points.