Cell Phones as Learning Tools
Session Five
Management of Cell Phones in the Classroom
Compose a draft of your Classroom Permission Form. In your permission form, address the following:
- Explain why you want to use cell phones in the classroom.
- Describe how you envision using cell phones, and provide at least one example.
- Give a set of guidelines for cell phone use related to classroom projects.
- Explain the consequences for inappropriate use of cell phones related to classroom projects.
- Explain the role that parents or guardians can play in helping students become responsible users of cell phones.
- Describe accommodations that will be made for students who do not have access to cell phones and for students whose parents do not want them to participate.
If you are using a Google Doc, you can create a "quick link" using the following format:
<a href="http://wvlearns.k12.wv.us/index.asp?logout=1">WV Learns</a>
The first highlighted area is the URL address for your shared document. The second is the name you want to display.
Please review and provide feedback to one other participant's permission form using the Praise, Questions, Polish (PQP) format.
Cell Phone Permission
ReplyDeleteAbove is the link to my Cell Phone Permission Form Draft.
I think your permission form is great, Cera! It was easy to read, the bold print accented the right material, and it looked very professional. If you ever have the chance to speak with your administrator about using cell phones in the classroom, I am sure that he/she would be interested in seeing this!
DeleteThere's not much that needs polished because I can tell you put some time and effort into this. I think your idea of using a parent signatures and parent name is a great idea and something that I hope to include in mine! One thing I did notice from reading both of ours is neither of us left an area for parents to fill out if they DO NOT wish for their students to use cell phones. Do you think we should create another form for parents to fill out if they don't wish to participate, create and area on this form for parents to sign if they don't wish to participate, or just depend on not using cell phones with the students who don't return the form?
Good point Meighan! I think it would be a good idea to have it in writing if a parent does not want their child using their cell phone at school. I would want to add another form to have parents sign! Thanks!
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DeleteI think you did a very good job on your permission slip form. It was very easy to read and understand. I also liked the bold print to highlight specific sections. I think it was long enough to include all necessary information, but short enough that students and parents can read through it in a timely manner. Great Job!
DeleteI like your permission form. It is very clean, clear and professional. You set a high standard.
DeleteP: in the prior post
DeleteQ: What will happen if the parents do not want the students to use their cell phones?
P: Perhaps add an opt out clause
Excellent letter, simple and straight to the point. I have seen parents turn permission letters around on teachers if they are not worded just right but yours does not have any wiggle room for parents.
DeleteI also do not believe the letter needs any "polishing" as you covered everything for the parents. I also do not believe that you need give them a reason not to use their cell phones in class. If they do not want to they can always use school laptops, giving them an opt out clause could lead to headaches down the road.
P:I think you did a very good job on your permission slip form. It was very easy to read and understand. I also liked the bold print to highlight specific sections. I think it was long enough to include all necessary information, but short enough that students and parents can read through it in a timely manner. Great Job!
DeleteQ: Do you have any plans to use cell phones in your classroom in the fall?
P: On my permission form, I added a place for students to include their mobile number. I thought this would be an easy reference for me. You might consider adding the same to yours.
Cell Phone Permission Form
ReplyDeleteThe link to my cell phone permission form is listed above.
Your permission form was very easy to read and very parent/kid friendly! I really liked that! I also liked how simple your consequence for inappropriate use of the cell phone. It's straight to the point and won't allow for much leeway with the interpretation of the consequence.
DeleteWhat funds would you use to purchase cell phones for the students who do not have one? Would those cell phones just provide them with the basic features like a camera and internet access?
I really didn't see anything that needed polished in your permission form! It looked great! It was very easy to read and understand. Maybe just add some more spaces on your signature lines so it will be easier for you to read when parents and students scribble down their names!
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DeleteI thought I should add more spaces too and the parents' name line like you added. I'm a Title 1 teacher and I'm almost positive that the purchases of cell phones would come from Title 1 funds. That makes complete sense to me, as we have already purchased iPads and iPods. Thanks for the feedback!
DeleteVery good I like the letter form. Very personable.
Deletehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-C9bMSWyfJcFZfQ4BwJiBiywaLO8EOEboxT4_JEybI/pub
ReplyDeleteHere is the link for my cell phone permission form.
I liked your permission form, especially the part where you indicate that no student will take pictures or videos of other students without their permission. That is a huge issue these days, even with students taking a picture of teachers without their consent. I am constantly telling kids that it is not ok for them to just take pictures of other people and that in the near future I think it will be part of a law under harassment or defamation of character.
DeleteYou did a great job. Your permission form was very easy to read and understand. The form looked professional and it showed what was expected from the students and parents. The consequences were outlined perfectly too.
ReplyDeleteI do have one question though. If a student doesn't bring back the permission form can they not use an Ipad too instead of altering the assignment?
I really didn't see anything that needed polished. Your permission form is user friendly and simple to read and understand. Overall great job.
Kuehn Cell Phone Acceptable Use Policy
ReplyDeleteAbove is the link of my Acceptable Use Policy.
Really nice form. I really like how it is organized. I also like the fact that you mentioned the Acceptable Use Policy. I forgot to mention that in my form.
DeletePraise: Your policy is well organized and covers all the main points.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Were the consequences you something you came up with or is that a standard policy at your school for cell phone usage?
Polish: You may want to add more detail as to what an alternative assignment might be if possible. Perhaps that will persuade some parents/students on the fence to try the new technology if the alternative is not appealing.
The link to my cell phone permission form can be found below:
ReplyDeleteSuncrest Cell Phone Permission Form
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DeletePraise: I thought that your permission form was very thorough and well written. I really liked the consequence that said they had to go to a refresher course on proper cell phone etiquette. I had something similar in my permission form.
DeleteQuestion: What would happen for stubborn students that need a refresher course more than once? Would there be a stronger response for students that just aren't figuring out the rules?
Polish: Some students definitely may need to be told more than once how to properly use cell phones in the classroom since it will be new for all of us. Perhaps a stronger consequence can be enforced for the students that are repeat offenders.
The link to my cell phone permission is below:
ReplyDeletePermission Form
I really like how your form is organized and it has a nice format. I should have used bullets instead of writing in paragraph form. Nice job!
DeleteAngie, I think you have provided a detailed permission form and it is very clear in its expectations. I think students would struggle to find holes in it that aren't covered under your stipulations. I am curious if the stipulation about phones having airplane mode might limit your userbase in the classroom. Although cell phones are increasingly being programmed with this feature I am worried that some may have a cell phone but no airplane mode. As a whole I think it is detailed and transparent with little room to negotiate for students! Well done
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ReplyDeleteMy cell phone use form draft
ReplyDeleteAbove is my cell phone use draft.
I really like your form. It is straight forward and to the point.
DeleteP: I thought your form was very informative. I liked that you added the teacher will not directly call or text students.
DeleteQ: What school subject or what specific type of activity would you use cell phones?
P: My opinion or suggestion would be to maybe include specific details of how you would use cell phones related to the subject you teach.
Thank you for the praise. I currently the ISS teacher at my school so I do not have any specific projects in mind. Hoping to get an upcoming history teaching job. But I do not have a clear collection of cell phone activities yet in mind.
DeleteClassroom Permission Form
ReplyDeletePraise: Letter is neat and professional. I like how you tied learning technology to the students bringing in their own devices.
DeleteQuestion: What if the students want to listen to music while doing paperwork, or share clean photos of an event, like a fishing trip or vacation, with a friend, or use the book as an e-reader to quietly entertain themselves after finishing an assignment? Would it be worth the potential battle of calling the parent in these instances?
Polish: It looks good. Only suggestion I have is changing the "personal use" to "inappropriate use" in terms of what is not allowed. Looks good.
BobsPermissionForm
ReplyDeleteAbove is the link to my permission form
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DeleteI apologize... I posted my PQP to the wrong post! EEk Sorry for the deleted comment
DeleteP: Bob, you did a great job of explaining the ways that students will using their cell phones in your class, guidelines, and cutting "straight to the point".
DeleteQ: Are there any more activities that you could include in your curriculum for cell phone use?
P: I got a little bit confused in the 2nd paragraph 5th sentence. I didn't understand what you were saying. The only other potential problem that I saw was the discipline part. Is there any way to add steps (d-hall, in school suspension, having students write using paper) to your discipline instead of going straight to banning for violations? However, you know your students better than me. I thought you did a great job!
There are other activities that I have thought of. I've thought of having my band kids take pics of themselves practicing marching fundamentals or their instrument at home for either extra credit or in the summer for a free Friday off of band practice. Thanks for comments and sugestions.
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ReplyDeletePlease share your document with those who have the link.
Deletehttp://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-kDBg_E9Yutdkd4ZHI1T2tZNkU/edit?usp=sharing
ReplyDeleteabove is the link to my permission letter, I was very suprised on how vague my counties AUP was concerning not only students cell phone use but also instructors cell phone usage.
I got a message that your file does not exist, please check the link you posted.
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ReplyDeleteSarah Black's Art Permission Form
I thought this activity was very helpful for me to figure out the logistics of how I personally would like cell phones to be used in my classroom. I had an idea of how students would use cell phones in my classroom, but I wasn’t very sure of guidelines and consequences before this activity. It also helps me to create a framework in order to sell the idea of students using cell phones in my classroom to my administrators. I think that if they had a more in-depth look at how cell phones would be used in the classroom, they may be more open to allowing them to be used in class for specific activities.
I am sorry, but it said I was denied access in viewing your link. I agree that once administrators are made aware of just how useful cell phone use can be, they would be more willing to try it.
DeletePlease share your document with those who have the link.
DeleteMy link should work now. I didn't realize I needed to share publicly.
DeleteBrandon Anderson Classroom Agreement
ReplyDeleteAbove is a link to my Classroom Permission Form. If it does not work someone please let me know.
While I enjoy planning and crafting documents such as this, I believe it would be best to have a "legal mind" - if not a lawyer - to review it prior to implementation. Maybe that goes without saying. I just know that many parents in my county are quick to sue, and I would rather not be in that situation.
Also, the AUP for Logan County is more or less a recitation of WVDE's, and does not address cell phones or devices *as instructional devices.* So an agreement like this is necessary, I believe, regardless of if a BYOD program is implemented or not.
DeletePraise: I Really enjoyed reading your letter. I feel that it was very easy to follow and comprehend the message you are trying to get to the parent.
DeleteQuestion: What will you do if the majority of the students misuse the cellphones? Are you willing to scrap it and not use them at all or is there a way to get around a lot of inappropriate use?
Polish: After looking at your letter I think the only thing that I would maybe change is to provide a more array of examples to show the parents also a array of consequences to misuse.
P: Very good letter. Very professional looking.
DeleteQ:Would you give students zeros or provide alternate assignments?
P: Could you fit the form on one piece of paper?
Jamie, I used different fonts that didn't translate when I uploaded the file. The original is all on one sheet.
DeleteGraley tech agreement
ReplyDeleteYour link tells me that I need permission to view it...
DeletePlease share your document with those who have the link.
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DeleteCell Phone Permission Form
ReplyDeleteYour consequences are well-reasoned and appropriate.
DeleteDo you have an iPad lab? (I'm jealous!)
I think you could add a little more breadth to your list of things the phones will be used for, maybe a list of possible projects.
Permission Letter
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DeleteI like the way your letter was easy to read and explained the consequences if the rules are broken. Will you discuss the proper use of cell phones in the classroom with the students? I don't see any changes that I think you should make.
DeleteP: I thought your permission slip was easy to understand. I also liked how you asked for their permission in your opening statement. '
DeleteQ: Are there any other activities that you could complete using cell phones in your classroom?
P: Overall, I thought you did a great job. The only suggestions that I have is to include more activities using cell phones in your health class. Also, you may want to think about having a student who violates your cell phone policy on the second offense to use pencil and paper instead of kicking him out of class. However, it is your rules. Great job.
MyCellPeRmIsSiOnSliP
ReplyDeleteAbove is the link to my cell phone permission slip
Please share your document with those who have the link.
DeleteI believe I corrected the issue. Let me know if there are any other alterations that I need to make.
DeleteThanks
It is corrected, I can see your form just fine now.
DeletePraise- Seemed very concise, with not much room for interpretation. Which I feel is great for students who oftentimes try and "talk" their way out of various situations.
ReplyDeleteQuestion- Why have a 3 and 4 so closely resembling one another? If a child has that many chances would it be more prudent to involve the parents earlier before escalates longer?
Polish- I would tighten up the discipline aspect. Be more direct, with lesser latitude for the kids to continue in unproductive behaviors.
Lisa Graley
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DeleteLisa, it still says access denied.
DeleteLisa, you need to share your document so those who have the link can VIEW. It still shows access denied.
DeleteI checked the everyone with link, I am resubmitting let me know if it still is not showing I will try something else.
ReplyDeleteHttp://google.com/file/d/0b-kDBg-E9Yutdkd4ZHI1T2+ZNkU/edit?usp=sharing
This is the message I get when I copy and paste your link:
DeleteThe requested URL /file/d/0b-kDBg-E9Yutdkd4ZHI1T2+ZNkU/edit?usp=sharing was not found on this server. That’s all we know.
Casdorph Permission Slip
ReplyDeleteI hope it works this time.
DeleteGreat range of examples listed. Shows some versatility and that you have put some thought into the potential projects.
DeleteHow do you think you could police the student's use of their phones?
Personally, I would remove the language under the "Parent Role" that says "will need to" and replace it with requests, such as "Please instruct your child that..." I always try to avoid things that make it sound as though I am trying to tell parents what to do. But you know your parents and I don't, so that may be necessary (haha).
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DeletePraise-I like that you explained that the school systems could not keep up work the technological advances that cell phones offer.
DeleteQuestion- Exactly what kind of projects would you be doing?
Polish-Maybe you could explain some things students could do to lose their privileges....texting, taking inappropriate videos, taking inappropriate photos, etc.
Great job!
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ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-kDBg_E9Yutdkd4ZHl1T2tZNkU/edit?usp=sharing
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DeleteP. I think that this is a very good permission form. It is easy to follow and clearly states the benefits of using mobile technology, and what the consequences are for using them improperly.
DeleteQ. Does your school have access to, or be interested in putting together a mobile device cart. Instead of using laptops, maybe a cart with ipads, or android tablets. (Android tablets, specifically the galaxy tab 3, are great and more affordable than Ipads).
P. I don't see a lot of items that need to be polished. It looks professional, and is easy to read. Good Job.