http://www.edutopia.org/groups/science-technology-engineering-mathematics-education/70218
- The resource is about the use of technology in the classroom, and whether it is beneficial to students learning or not. It also is about a man who is not use to the technology, but he talks about how he thinks it would be useful to have students using them. It says that many smart phones today have very good applications that could help students to speed up the process of bringing up information and how it will help them to actually learn while in the classroom. It is for teachers to read and comment on as well as learn more about the topic, and decide for themselves if it is a good idea to allow such devices in the classroom.
- The man who writes this starts out by talking about how it is the best way to kill time on an air plane or train, and bring up information quickly and communicate quickly. He also talks about how it can be used for games, and things along those lines. His information is valid, but not extensive. He fails to mention a lot of the key purposes that these devices can be used for. It is from 2012, so it has to be a fairly new article, but the man who wrote it, does not seam to be up to date with his technology.
- My impression of this article is that he brings up many good points on the different uses for the technology, but fails to mention many of the down sides. Some of these include being a huge distraction for kids, when they can use them for games, or instant messaging. It also could be used for cheating, because the information can be accessed so quickly. Over all I would say there are more benefits to having them in class, if you have a resourceful teacher who knows how to keep the class busy and on task.
Brunsell, Eric. "Mobile Devices in the Classroom. Stem Stuff." Edutopia. The George Lucas Educational Foundation, 2012. Web. 20 Feb 2012. <http://www.edutopia.org/groups/science-technology-engineering-mathematics-education/70218>.
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