Session Six - Developing Classroom Projects with Cell Phones
Cell Phones as Learning Tools
Session Six
Developing Classroom Projects with Cell Phones
For your final blog post, reflect on whether or not cell phone etiquette should be added to the school curriculum or if this is a topic best addressed at home. As you compose your thoughts, view this infographic on cell phone etiquette and this list of Top Ten Tips for cell phone etiquette and reflect on whether or not these resources address the topics surrounding cell phone etiquette that would apply in a school setting.
Yes, I believe that cell phone etiquette should be added to the school curriculum. Although I believe it should be strengthened at home, it should be implemented daily in our school systems.
ReplyDeleteIt should be added to our school curriculum based on the idea that, when cell phones are used as instructional tools, our schools will most likely be supplying SOME cell phones. Our schools will have to purchase these phones and we want to take care of these tools and make them last as much as possible. On the other hand, when students bring their own phones to school they need to realize that the tools are their responsibility and need to be taken care of, as well.
Also, some students need to understand the general rules when using cell phones in the classroom, as this is a new idea to many of us.Students need to be information of how to NOT interrupt their peers while doing independent work. They need to know when to be personable in social situations, instead of constantly looking at their phones. Such social cues will eventually help students in the future, particularly with job interviews. Students also need to know simple rules, such as when to turn off the sound, when and what pictures are appropriate, and how to keep academic and texting format separate from one another.
When students learn cell phone etiquette at school, they will be more likely to be responsible with their cell phones and to use them to the greatest ability. Hopefully parents and guardians will be able to strengthen such skills at home but, like any technological tool, cell phones that are a part of our classroom need to be handled with care and respected entirely.
I agree with you. Cell phone etiquette should be added to the curriculum. It is a part of every day life now and is a very powerful tool. And your right, if they understand the general rules and follow them I believe too that it will make them more responsible.
DeleteI agree that we need to provide classes on how to take care of your own cell phone, as well as someone else's. If your school is purchasing cell phones for the students to use, then they should treat those phones with just as much respect as they would their own. Some students do not realize that and I have seen buttons removed from computers, messy fingerprints on iPad screens and wireless mice that are not cared for. I think you made a very good point that we must teach students to take care of ALL pieces of technology.
DeleteI think you raise an excellent point about encouraging students to respect the technology and look after their phones. I am sure there will be instances when school's will provide cell phones and it is important to treat this equipment accordingly. I think it will also help students see their phone as an educational device rather than simply their own social media property. If appropriate rules and etiquette are in place then they can begin to use their cell phones in an appropriate manner that encourages learning.
DeleteI agree with you. Cell phones definitely have a place in the classroom. You make a lot of good points. I'm sure your administrators will enjoy hearing all the new things you have learned and can share with your staff and students.
DeleteYes I believe that cell phone etiquette should be added to the school curriculum. Cell phones are a part of students every day lives and a means for survival for some people. Basically a lifeline as I would say. So, with that being said, we teach our children at school and home how to be respectful, proper hygiene, being safe, and many other things, so cell phone etiquette should be a part of that too. It should be addressed at home and at school. Cell phones are a powerful tool and if used right can be very exciting, enhancing, and educational.
ReplyDeleteStudents have to understand that just like in every day life their are rules and if not followed correctly their are consequences. Students need to know the proper etiquette to cell phone use and I believe these top 10 are correct. Too many times students use their phones irresponsibly (sending rude and mean texts, taking pictures without permission, when to turn off the phone or put on vibrate) . But, if they are taught by parents, with the help of teachers, they will understand the basic and general rules of using their phones. This could result in the students becoming more responsible and respectful.
Finally, if students adhere to and follow the rules of using their cell phones, it could become one of the biggest technology learning tools that we have access to.
I agree Katrina. If we provide cell phone etiquette to our students at an early age, then maybe we could prevent some of the misuse of cell phones that goes on. For example, we could reduce the amount of cyber bullying that goes on by introducing cell phone etiquette at a young age.
DeleteYou did a great job at getting your point across and I completely agree that we must teach cell phone etiquette at home and at school. I enjoyed the list as well and hope to keep it in mind for future use of cell phones in my classroom!
DeleteI do believe that we should be teaching cell phone etiquette in the classroom, especially if we are going to be introducing cell phones into the classroom. Also, I believe that we should be sending home etiquette tips home for parents to discuss with their children. It never hurts to have that extra support from home, and parents may learn something as well. I will admit, that I am a loud talker. If someone cannot hear me, I tend to talk louder as if that is going to help. The Cell Phone Etiquette Top 10 list really pointed that out to me. I also think that the Doofus and Dashing cartoon would be a great thing to show students of all ages regarding cell phone etiquette. At one time, it shows both the right and wrong way to use a cell phone while still being polite. I think my students would respond well to this as it is very easy to read and understand.
ReplyDeleteI think that as teachers, we should be teaching our students cell phone etiquette at all ages. Cell phones are such a common staple in our lives that students should be taught at a young age how to use them properly. If we teach them the proper and correct way to use cell phones at a young age, it will be less likely that we will have to break bad habits with our older children. Also, teaching students cell phone etiquette provides them with a sense of responsibility. They must not only care for and handle this piece of technology with care, but they must also know the proper way to use the cell phone both in and out of public areas.
You had some great points here, Cera! You're right that we should teach these etiquette techniques at a young age and I love you idea of sending home tips to parents. Just another great way to communicate with parents!
DeleteThat's great that you actually have a class that could provide cell phone etiquette! That would make incorporating this type of instruction a lot easier! I also agree that some adults to do not have proper cell phone etiquette. Maybe by sending home cell phone etiquette hand outs and having parents discuss these guideline with their children, they may also learn something!
ReplyDeleteI thought a great deal about parents not being able to model proper cell phone etiquette at home. In fact, some parents might not even have cell phones in order to do so. Therefore, I believe it is imperative to teach cell phone etiquette at school.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do believe that cell phone etiquette should be added to the curriculum because students need to be taught the proper way of using their phones in society. I actually believe that some adults should have to be taught cell phone etiquette.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the article "A Great Way to Teach Cell Phone Etiquette" because I could relate to both characters. I think it is important to catch and teach the students proper manners before they graduate. A couple of the examples that it talked about such as talking loud so that others can hear you so that you feel important, leaving ringer on in a quiet setting, and talking on the phone while in a fast food or grocery line are very important to learn. It drives me crazy when I see people doing this. I also feel that they should have included looking at a person when they are talking to you instead of fiddling with your phone and banning walking-while-texting.
In the 10 tips article, I saw some things that I do without thinking such as texting while in company with someone else, calling someone back if I have a missed call, and talking loud if a person can't hear me. I liked the idea of teaching the golden rule, don't talk loud so others can hear, don't snap photos of someone without their approval, turn off ringers in public places, and developing poor grammar/spelling habits.
I like your comment about some adults being taught cell phone etiquette. Our children really have no good examples to go by. When I read your comment about texting while walking I had to giggle. My son just completed his freshman year at UC and one of the president's comments during their welcoming session was a warning to "please do not text while walking across the road between the dorms and campus buildings" because evidently someone had been hit while doing that!
DeleteAnd we are paying for to have TISs in the buildings. This would be a great class for them to teach.
DeleteI do feel that cell phone etiquette should be incorporated in our curriculum. Even if our school doesn't currently allow cell phone use, it is important to teach young people how to behave responsibly.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the Top Ten list I realized that there are many adults who are unaware of the proper way to behave while using a cell phone in public.
I agree that adults should read these rules too.
DeleteI do believe that cell phone etiquette should be added to our curriculum. Cell phones are a big part of our lives and I believe that i we are using them in the classroom then students need to follow the 10 etiquette rules. These rules teach students about using cell phones in a mannerly fashion in and out of the classroom. I think that everyone could benefit from these rules.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that everyone could benefit from the etiquette rules. Many adults do not know proper etiquette much less their children. I think the proper etiquette should be taught within the curriculum because it is essential in proper use of cell phones in the classroom.
DeleteKids definitely should be taught something. I feel as though we are throwing them out into this world without know anything. And it is a brutal world.
DeleteI do believe that cell phone etiquette should be added to the school curriculum. I found the 10 tips for cellular etiquette very interesting and I don't think I would have considered many of their points before reading. Point #10 was very interesting as I found it a little conflicting after our session on literacy and cell phones.
ReplyDeleteLike many of my classmates have mentioned, cell phone etiquette is a new phenomenon which we are perhaps all guilty of not adhering to. I believe, similar to many practices in school that they should be instilled within the curriculum and good practice, procedures and expectations established. There is no guarantee that students will be given the correct or consistent etiquette considerations at home and as a result it is best to be implemented within the classroom.
I believe that school's who implement cell phone etiquette in their curriculum will provide a much safer, consistent and effective environment for cell phones being used as instructional tools in the classroom.
Your last thought about paving the way for BYOD implementation by teaching proper cell phone etiquette now was a good point. It will make for a much smoother transition for all the stake holders if the foundation is made for how to use a cell phone properly. I also agree that implementation at school is best since cell phone etiquette training at home may be lacking.
DeleteIt's hard to teach proper cell phone etiquette in school when they are banned. If cell phones become an integral part of my class then I definitely think setting ground rules of etiquette would be just part of the normal classroom management. Students have expectations and norms for regular classroom behavior, so cell phone etiquette would fall right in line after that.
ReplyDeleteBased on my interactions with many adults, cell phone etiquette is something that is severely lacking. I can't remember the last time I even set a ringtone for my phone -- all my phones have been on vibrate since I got my first cell phone in 2001. I was in training this past week, and I can't tell you how many times another teacher's phone rang full blast in the middle of the training. Another thing is that vibrate isn't necessarily a great thing either if you are going to leave your cell phone out on a table -- it makes just as loud of a noise and is maybe even more annoying.
I agree that its hard to complete training on proper cell phone use if they aren't allowed period. Adults, especially other teachers, can sometimes be the worst role models for these students figuring out the proper etiquette in today's world. I had to ask a school counselor to leave my classroom because she was texting while in my room asking me a question. It sets a bad example that students will try to take advantage of. "Why can't I text in class? The counselor gets to". Or my personal favorite "...but it's my mom texting me. It's important".
DeleteI think you are correct most adults could use manners as well.
DeleteI believe cell phones should be added to the curriculum. I would like to see cell phones used in two ways in my classroom. First, as a substitute for student computers. I have one teacher station and no student computers or access to a computer lab so smart phones could be an answer to my technology needs. Second, through the activities in this course I can see my level of 21st century technology skills rising. I am excited about podcasting and sharing photo collections and communicating with my classes in this new and exciting way.
ReplyDeleteTaking this course has definitely given me many things to bring up in our faculty senate meetings for the fall school year. I am excited to share with my fellow educators the ways cell phones can be used in classrooms. I for one had no idea a few weeks ago. I would definitely approach my administrator before implementing cell phones into my classroom. One way I could begin is with my band students. I meet with all their parents at booster meetings monthly. I could talk to them and get some feedback that could help in the fall.
I know there are many hesitations to using cell phones but we need to educate staff and students on cell phone ettiquette in the classroom.
I can understand wanting to use cell phones as a substitute for student computers as I have no available computers in my classroom either. I really like the idea of starting with your band students to get parents on board with using the cell phones in the classroom. What do you think the best way to educate students and staff would be? I agree that they need to be taught proper use.
DeleteI agree completely. Not only do we have to teach our students proper etiquette but we also have to teach our parents and ourselves!
DeleteCell phone etiquette should be a requirement for the school curriculum. Knowing how to properly and politely use a cell phone these days is just as important as waiting in line and saying "please" and "thank you". We spend our days as educators trying to teach social skills in addition to our state standards. Cell phone use is directly filed under today's social skills.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that with most etiquette training, it should first be introduced and enforced at home. However, with most homes today, it is a missed opportunity. As a result, teachers are forced to pick up the slack and enforce basic societal rules in the classroom. Properly using a cell phone at work and in public is a skill that most average adults lack these days, so I think it should become a part of the curriculum in school.
I feel that the infographic on Doofus versus Dashing was a very powerful visual tool that could be used in a school setting. Most of my students are visual learners, and that combines the illustrations and humor needed to be relevant to high school students that may be clueless in cell phone etiquette. I could even use the infographic as a resource for an Art project. I could ask students to pick one of the illustrations in the infographic that they personally agree with and make it into an awareness poster to put around school.
I agree with your assessment that proper manners need to be taught to students. I can vaguely remember in grade school being taught to politely answer an old rotary phone.
DeleteI do feel that proper cell phone use should be taught in school. I do not think that it needs to be officially added to the cirriculum and tested per se but certainly it should be gone over. Proper usage should be modeled by teachers. I felt both the info graphic and the top ten list would be welcome additions to the character education activities I direct student to in ISS. I do not think either resource would be controversial, I doubt any parent would object to a school message of do not text while driving.
ReplyDeleteI feel that proper cell phone use should be modelled by teachers. Teachers can present proper etiquette, but unless they use it themselves the students will not find that information very valuable. I like the idea of using proper etiquette as activities during character education lessons.
DeleteIf we are going to incorporate cell phone use in the classroom, I feel it is very important to go over proper cell phone etiquette. Not only do we have to present the proper uses of cell phones, we also need to demonstrate the proper use to the students. This possibly could be the only positive example they receive. Many adults do not use proper etiquette when using cell phones. I think the teachers modelling proper use would be very beneficial to the students. I also believe this should be modelled as home, but we cannot control that.
ReplyDeleteI agree! Students are always watching us, and will emulate us. We should strive to always be good examples of etiquette with our electronics and other aspects of our lives.
DeleteI think cell phone etiquette has to be taught in school. I don't think it is a question. Unfortunately, like with sex education and bullying, proper use of a cell phone is left to the school to deal with.
ReplyDeleteI have heard many stories of parents coming to school to and complaining about how their child is being treated on facebook. Is the school connected to facebook? No, but parents see the school system as the only refuge in such disputes.
Being that we are relied on in such a way, we are forced to make AUPs and to protect ourselves in these situations. Even though one can not draw parallels in most of the situations outside of the school. Schools and their populations are still affected by bad judgment.
I also think we have a captive audience at school and if we want the change to happen we have to promote that when we have their attention.
I, too, am frustrated by parents who seek out the school to solve their child's lack of social skills or personality conflicts. You're also right about it often being left up to the school to educate students on non-academic topics. Which is a shame, but necessary I suppose.
DeleteI believe that it is vital for etiquette to be taught at school. It seems that there is a dearth of this type of understanding or realization among students. Students are in love with their devices, and this I understand - I am too. But there comes a time to put it away. If it is not modeled in the home, it needs to be at school. It's not part of my job description, no, but they are in my care for this amount of time, and it is my responsibility to our community to make them better students AND better citizens.
ReplyDeleteThe resources provided in the original post here do a good job of illustrating the principles of etiquette. Especially the one with Doofus and Dashing. It conveys information in a way that is quirky and punchy, without being "preachy." I think this is the best way to communicate with students. It is impactful, memorable, and easy to understand.
I feel that cell phone etiquette should defiantly be covered in the classroom and not at home. I feel that it would certainly help if they were getting it at home as well though. I feel that we as educators already teach many manners and daily social right and wrongs that cell phone etiquette should be added into that. As a Health teacher I feel that we already cover some of the top ten cellular etiquette tips covered in the article. We teach about safety, respect towards others and those are some of the main components of having cellular etiquette.
ReplyDeleteYes I believe that cell phone etiquette should be added to the school curriculum. I don't think that parents are teaching their kids how to be good cell users because they don't know! How many times have you encountered adults doing the same things as Doofus in the reading? I know adults who will sit with their phones out while at dinner and totally ignore their dinner guests. Furthermore, I think that cell etiquette should be taught EARLY! The Doofus and Dashing cartoon type of lesson would be great with younger students. I think this would be great with 2nd & 3rd graders. That way maybe we could teach them how to act responsibly before they learn bad habits.
ReplyDeleteWe teach about bullying (which is NEEDED) and we need to teach cell etiquette. We also need to teach children that it is against the law and they can get into BIG trouble for sexting. It is staggering how many teens send pictures of their private parts. Besides being against the law, they have no concept of how many people can end up seeing those "private" pictures. They have no idea how dangerous this practice is.
I agree, parents don't know. Also, you may see parents doing the same things with cell phones as their children.
DeleteCell phone etiquette needs to be added to the school curriculum for several different reasons. One of the basics ideas of school is to prepare children for adulthood. We teach reading, math, science, PE, history along with how to function in today's world. Cell phone usage is growing by leaps and bounds and we would be doing our students a disservice if we do not give them at least the basic principles on cell phone etiquette. We need less Doofus and more Dashing in our students. I do not believe most of our students will learn this etiquette at home. Most students will receive cell phones when they are at an age where they try not to listen to mom and dad, so these lessons can fall on deaf ears. At school if you do not follow the rules then your phones can be lost. This can be a great life lesson for many students.
ReplyDeleteIf cell phone use is to be the boon to education we think it can be then there must be rules and guidelines put in place for students. While it would be nice for the parents to help with these guidelines I put more faith in myself teaching etiquette to my students than hoping their parents do.
I agree. I put more faith in my teaching etiquette that parents. You'll find at times parents doing the same things as their children.
DeleteI fully believe cell phone etiquette needs to be added to the school curriculum. I think anyone can operate a cell phone. However, I think our youth need to learn how to "behave" with a cell phone, especially in public, as silly as that sounds. The resources listed would be a fun, but informative resource for students. I think one of the most important concepts students need educated on is snapping pictures. It is one think to snap pictures but these pictures are being posted everywhere, sometimes with out others knowing.
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