Yes- a ringing cell phone is an unwelcome classroom disruption. And a texting teen isn’t exactly getting the most out of the lesson plan. But does that mean that this prevalent piece of technology should stay on the black list of banned technology in the classroom? Or can it be something more?
Elliot Soloway encourages school leaders to rethink the attitude towards mobile technology like cell phones. Soloway, a University of Michigan education and computer science professor, argues that cell phones and other handheld devices can actually be used in the classroom to add an element of real world application to lessons and enhance instruction. One of today’s most challenging conversations is how to reach a mobile generation. And since today’s students undoubtedly are digital natives, why not make use of technology that is practically glued to their hands?
Come explore the argument first-hand in Denver this October. Register now for T+L’s breakfast session with Elliot and his co-speaker Cathleen Norris- Educating the Mobile Generation- Go Mobile! Go Global! Elliot will also be a featured speakers during the TEDxTLN Summit, an elite conversation that will re-inspire your definition of leadership in education.
