This type of headline has been appearing more frequently of late. Articles about banning laptops or handheld devices are always worth a read, just to get on top of the arguments.
Seems like a no-brainer to me, but hey, who am I to judge what higher-education staff might require in their classrooms.
Many others at all levels of schooling are more positive.
1:1 is more than devices
Student comments about the use of netbooks in Year 7
Good at games: mobile learning proves a hit in schools and Web-based learning leaves schools in two minds, are two interesting articles from the UK, Guardian.
Learning with laptops and various handheld devices, is a topic that still has a lot of time to develop and play out in primary and secondary levels of schooling.
Showing posts with label mobile_technologies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mobile_technologies. Show all posts
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Digital Tools and Laptops for Learning - Global Buzz (12)
Seventh graders in Richfield Springs now have laptops to take home, a story from New York.
Some schools rethink bans on cell phones
This MSNBC article references activities in a few American states.
Another opinion piece on laptop learning: The Truth about 1:1 Laptop Programs
Student response systems still attract interest in the field.
Jury still out on EVSC laptop computer program
Finneytown students enjoy being test subjects.
An alternative view: Ban cell phones in school
Wesley Fryer writes: Teaching more content with an IWB is not transformational
Some schools rethink bans on cell phones
This MSNBC article references activities in a few American states.
Another opinion piece on laptop learning: The Truth about 1:1 Laptop Programs
Student response systems still attract interest in the field.
Jury still out on EVSC laptop computer program
Finneytown students enjoy being test subjects.
An alternative view: Ban cell phones in school
Wesley Fryer writes: Teaching more content with an IWB is not transformational
Friday, 15 January 2010
NSW Police Force Media Release - Be alert to possible dangers associated with the use of mobile internet technology
Latest Media Releases - NSW Police Force:
"NSW Police are warning parents and teenagers to consider the possible dangers associated with the use of mobile internet technology.
Police are concerned about the potential for child sex offenders and other criminals to make contact with children through unsupervised internet-capable devices, such as new generation mobile phones, mp3 players and electronic game devices.
“Downloading smart-phone applications is proving very popular at present, but teens could be putting themselves into vulnerable situations and they could be at real risk of becoming a victim,” State Crime Command Sex Crimes Squad Commander, John Kerlatec, warned."
>>> Follow the link to read each point
My thoughts:
This is a very good way to connect with a wide audience to spread this strategic message.
"NSW Police are warning parents and teenagers to consider the possible dangers associated with the use of mobile internet technology.
Police are concerned about the potential for child sex offenders and other criminals to make contact with children through unsupervised internet-capable devices, such as new generation mobile phones, mp3 players and electronic game devices.
“Downloading smart-phone applications is proving very popular at present, but teens could be putting themselves into vulnerable situations and they could be at real risk of becoming a victim,” State Crime Command Sex Crimes Squad Commander, John Kerlatec, warned."
>>> Follow the link to read each point
My thoughts:
This is a very good way to connect with a wide audience to spread this strategic message.
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