Ecoli Condition_symptoms Early experience with cell phone use in class for education

Today was the first class in which a paper was presented in which the use of cellular learning pro was raised. As you may recall, one of the previous posts with the proposal made to the address of one of the institutes where I work, not to be so negative on cell phone use, and instead of banning it, directing the student to to give good use . That's what I started to do today.

work arose in a group of first year (boys of 12 years on average) in my computer class. Today we were assigned to begin analyzing the architecture of a computer (PC). I took several pieces and disassemble a computer in class. SoBased on this study were the first use of cell phones in class.

proposal.

As we work with physical materials, the first thing was to ask students who had taken camera phone. Virtually everyone raised their hand. Given that ratio, I said the goals, ideas and restrictions:

• the cell would be used to take pictures or video of the components discussed in class.
• images to be offered to those colleagues (just a few) who had no camera in your cell phone or cell phone they had left at home.
• work would be carried out house, writing a summary of what is explained in class, and illustrated with photographs toMadas (in case you can not print it allows the use of illustrations).
• The cell would remain muted.
• could not use the phone to answer calls or send messages, as stated in the rules of the institute. Reaction

students.

In general there was a great satisfaction students, feeling that the class could give a touch more everyday, using their own tools, changing the common routines. All involved to take pictures at different stages of the class. His enthusiasm quickly noted . Even when they said they should use these images for a job, pusieron no objection.

behavior of the group.

At no time in the class noticed a misconduct in cell phone use. The students used their computers only for the task they were asked, and not noticed any other problem behavior (beyond the group maintains good conduct in general). Comments

experience.

was the first time that the use of cell phones used as material for class work. The only previous experience were reference materials, personal none, but I'm really satisfied with this short and simple stage. There are more ahead, but allowed me to develop confidence in the system, and wanted to leave it document to refernces future and for reports to management. Part of the idea was also promote the responsible use of available tools . Any tool can be used well or badly, and in this case a teacher can be instrumental in directing its use to good practice. Generally

award groups when they do a good job in class. This time they had free time at the end of class for their activities (of course, to order). I guess I deserve for having done a good job, and even for having demonstrated the feasibility of integrating wireless technology to a high school class. We can take this example for the stages to come in the proper use of technology in education.

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Endometreosis More Condition_symptoms A special meeting

Yesterday, in one of my blogs , wrote of one of the most beautiful I've experienced as a teacher. I was in one of the colleges where I worked last year (and possibly could go this year too), delivering some forms and papers, when I'm in the hall to some of my students shouting "Teacher !!!!".

A small group of students I had last year were running, and I had to hold on tight to keep from falling when they came together against me and hugged me. What a beautiful moment!

In this blog, commented that I remembered something a colleague once taught me: something like the ultimate indulgence of a teacher is not inspections, merit, direct reportssector or salary. More good comes from the students themselves. They are the ones that really show us if we are good teachers, if our work was worthwhile or not.

guess that teaching can be applied in many facets, but in the case of yesterday showed me something very important: the love of my students. And if that love exists I would think that at least something good they did last year. The truth, in class I try to be a companion. When no time for jokes we make, when it's time to tackle a problem, we treat it. And when it's time to try to make it work in harmony, as much as possible in each group. But ultimately, I find that at least part of the work so I made a friendly ... and I think thatit should be.

education does not come to blows. Several teachers have told me its good success to be kind and respectful in class, treat students with dignity. I hope more than ever since, maintaining this way of being with my dear students, classmates at the end of the day. Technorati

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Lordosis More Condition_symptoms Adopting the use of cell phones in class

Throughout my time working in educational institutions, there is always the famous issue of cell phone use . It is usually strongly prohibit cell phone use in class, imposing sanctions on those who ignore that requirement. Many teachers and principals feel in using this technology a major threat.

I've always felt that the issue has been poorly addressed in most cases. The question should not be whether or not you can use a cell phone in class, but what is the appropriate use of cell (and technology) in a class.

This year the theme proposed in initial coordination meeting in high school I've been working for 5 years. I was surprised whenSome teachers said they had come to use the phone for some jobs, but even then I noticed the teachers have not opened the possibilities to use new technological elements in the class.

Let's look like this: cell phone is a tool, and provides many advantages and disadvantages depending on the optics used. We spent hours and hours analyzing and considering how to make our students learn, study and applied to each subject. Is not the cell one of those hooks that are looking for? Every tool has its strengths, and the negative part is when it is not customary to use correctly. Young people are quite accustomed and adapted to this technology and it seems that it is part of their vidas, so much so that would be negative to try to separate them from this trend. On the contrary, having the facilities of this technology, teaming with his duties, we would get closer to students and having a channel of information that will be more natural.

I found references to teachers who have found a great partner in this technology, working in a specific development to perform specific jobs. Analyzing online discussions, I have also found many opinions in favor. And in the case of consultations by email to my contacts, I found very interesting opinions in which no mark in all areas is positive use and application, and not always effective as a motivational tool, butmaybe it is an additional tool for communication.

The idea for this year is to produce some practical work, using multimedia, recording classes, doing interviews and (in some cases) discharging materials hosted on servers in the institute. I have proposed (and have not found much objection in the direction of the institute) to test this year. The main idea is promote the proper use of cellular , eradicating the improper use, following the idea that you can not deny people without giving something in return. In this sense, the phone can be used for some tasks, while not be used for other more inappropriate in class.

Admittedly, some ideas of some of those rescued referencingas found in my research. The cell is headed for an interesting place in education, but still presents difficulties : The screens are generally small, the connection costs are not the most appropriate, often distracting in class, and can twist the focus of their correct use . But since everything is a challenge and we must try.

I appreciate the cooperation and Anahí Ana Laura to have excellent feedback. Technorati

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