TKHS's Tech Plan

 technology inside the classroom can

• Enhance students’ educational experiences
• can help students become responsible
• involved,
• and motivated members of our global community.

necessary skills for a fast-changing world

• Creative thinking
• Innovative problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Communication
• ARE YOUR STUDENTS READY?

Students who have cell phones...

• bring mini computers to class each day.
• have access to the Web, 
• your classroom resources, 
• research, experts, professionals, 
• and the outside, diverse world!

Let Us Take a poll:

• http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/PDIlR61t8gFWpxs/web
• What do you use your cell phone for?

You might...

• surf the web
• take photos or video
• check and send email
• upload files
• use apps to create

OR...

• send text messages
• conduct research
• communicate with those you can't face to face
• What else?

IDeas for Cell use in Class:

• Poll Everywhere: instant feedback
• Cha Cha
• Twitter
• Blogger Mobile
• Textnovel

Ideas (continued)

• Flickr Mobile
• Kaywa (QR code reader)
• BlogTalkRadio
• Socrative
• Remind 101

And still more ideas...

• Dropbox
• Google Play's Books (e readers)
• Google Goggles
• Today's Meet

Let's harness the power

Cell Phone PolicyGuidelines

• relevant to curriculum
• individualized by instructor
• a privilege, not a right
• teach safety, responsibility
• policy for misuse is clear

TEchnology is just a Tool. In terms of getting the kids