"In this case there is none - the school or teacher pays for the download, students can react for free via Twitter and/or Internet [one singe web page] or TXT. In the case of a TXT message you only pay the normal TXT fee [no additional costs]."
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Mobile phones to be switched off during class ... ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Dec 30, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Most teachers ask their students to switch off their mobile phones. But why? It's their way of communicating. What if we approach it from a new perspective and ask our students: "Please, switch on…Continue
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Benjamin Stewart replied to Robert's discussion Mobile phones to be switched off during class ... ?"I'm all for using mobile devices in the classroom as long as there are no barriers for students such as connectivity costs and blocked sites. I specifically like to idea of using backchannelling (projecting Twitter posts while class is…"
Robert replied to Jim Lerman's discussion Good PowerPoints"Make your PowerPoint interactive! Check www.shakespeak.com.
It takes a free [<20 people] download and you can add open or closed questions. During the actual presentation you ask your students to react by mobile phone using TXT, [mobile]…"
Robert replied to Josh Seamon's discussion If you could show off one of the ways you've used technology in your classroom, which one would it be?"Shakespeak definitely :) Make your PowerPoint interactive: check www.shakespeak.com
It takes a free [<20 people] download and you can add open or closed questions. During the actual presentation you ask your students to react by mobile phone…"
Robert posted a discussionMobile phones to be switched off during class ... ?
Most teachers ask their students to switch off their mobile phones. But why? It's their way of communicating. What if we approach it from a new perspective and ask our students: "Please, switch on your mobile phones". What if we would start to talk their language! With Shakespeak I met many professors who start to do so. In The Netherlands we're already serving a number of Dutch universities with our product. This tool allows you start a dialogue with your audience. A PowerPoint plugin…See More
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- At 7:20am on April 5, 2011,
Janice Law said… Hi Rob,
Nice to meet you too! In regards to your question about how the Tread Lightly program can tie in with mobile interaction, I think they're complementary to each other. We offer virtual tools such as an online thematic classroom as well as a video conferencing tool which is another way to communicate with each other using technology. I think it's good to embrace the technologies available and use it to educate students. =)
Regards from Canada!
Janice
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