Utilizing the Tech You Have: Mobile Devices in the Classroom

    1. Consider the digital divide – will some students be left out not owning a device?

 

    1. Co-create a clearly defined set of rules with students which compliments the school’s established Responsible/Acceptable Use Policy.

 

    1. Practice using devices in group settings first to ensure students are familiar with the technology and can effectively use it.

 

  1. Ongoing reflection of your teaching practice: Is the use of technology modifying or transforming the learning task?

 

There are many softwares which support the use of mobiles in the classroom. The following are not limited to use with mobiles, but can easily be integrated into a BYOD setting: