Smart+Phone+Activities

=Introduction:= Technology is constantly changing and evolving. Cell phones were initially bulky phones that only made phone calls. Today, cell phones are used for a multitude of things such as, texting, keeping track of schedules through internal calendars and reminders, playing games, accessing the internet, and making phone calls. Schools are even beginning to see the value in smartphone technology. Many schools are finding smartphones a cheaper alternative to computers and have found many ways to integrate them into the classroom and on field trips. Smartphones used within schools have content filters and texting features disabled, helping to discourage misuse. Project K-Nect provided HTC Touch Pro2 devices to some of the poorest schools in North Carolina. These schools used the smartphones to enhance their algebra curriculum. The initial group received the smartphones in 2007 as high school freshman for their algebra class. Previously these students would have stopped their math education with geometry or algebra II, however these students have made it to AP statistics (Tech & Learning). Results such as this show the value in integrating nontraditional methods in the classroom to engage students. Smartphone technology allows students to dig deeper into the assigned course of studies through apps and internet connection. We are going to break into three groups. Each group will be given an assignment to complete; half the group will use traditional paper, pencil, and text book, while the other half will use a smartphone technology. After five minutes, we will come back together to compare the two techniques to be used within the classroom. = =

=Assignment: (same questions given to "Tech Teams" and "Text Teams")=


 * Questions for Climate Change:**

1. Why has the concentration of CO2 increased in the atmosphere? 2. True or False: Scientists agree that global warming is due to greenhouse gasses. 3. True or False: Global warming has slowed down since 1945. 4. At the current rate of warming, about how many years will it take to melt the entire Greenland ice sheet? 5. True or False: The ice loss in the North Pole and South Pole regions are the same.


 * Questions for German:**

1. Hello. 2. Goodbye. 3. How are you? 4. I'm good. 5. Good morning. 6. Good night. 7. Where is the bathroom? 8. Can you help me? 9. Can I borrow__? 10. How do I get to the __? 11. How much does it cost? 12. I have to__. 13. I need__. 14. I want__. 15. I'm sorry. 16. Please. 17 Thank you. 18. Your welcome.


 * Questions for U.S. Constitution:**

1. What section deals with the Judicial Branch? 2. Who can declare war? What article and section explains this? 3. Who signed the U.S. Constitution from Pennsylvania? 4. How are amendments made to the U.S. Constitution? Which article is this explained in? 5. What is the meaning of the preamble?

= = =Wrap-up Questions: **(addressing both "Tech Teams" and "Text Teams")**=


 * From a //__student's__// perspective:** What are some advantages/disadvantages you found for using the apps for your assignment?


 * From a //__teacher's__// perspective:** How would this technology make you a better teacher?


 * From the perspective of //__school board/community__//:** Would the benefits justify the financial cost to the district to implement the use of this technology? Why or why not?

=Resources:=

Ullman, E. (2010). Get Smart About Phones. //Technology & Learning//, 31(2), 54-56. Retrieved from EBSCO//host//. Arms, K. (2004). Environmental Science. Austin, TX: Holt, Rinehart and Winston

National Constitution Center. (year). The Constitution of the United States. www.constitutioncenter.org

German-English, English-German Dictionary. (1997). New York, NY: Ballantine Books

Our Climate: The Global Climate Portal
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Translator German Free AccelaStudy German English French LE DE Lite German

United States Constitution Version 1.1.11
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