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Add your thoughts to this wiki, reflecting on mobile phones in education .You are welcome to put on and take off a new colour hat as your reflect on different issues and perspectives!

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If you are unfamiliar with de Bono's six thinking hats, [|visit][|Volunteering Australia] for a reso urce on the topic. Then edit the table provided as scaffolding, add your ideas, opinions, and where possible your research. How will a collation of diverse perspectives from 19 different people inform your thinking? How could you use this in your classroom?


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 * [[image:black.jpg width="126" height="122"]] || GRACE MILLER

Riccardo Amazzini

Karina Pellegrinet

Chrisine Buxton

Sam Challenor

Jessica Beazley || //**Judgement:**// What is wrong with this? Why will this not work? Is this safe? Can this be done || Playing devils advocate, mobile phones are known to be a distraction. If you are sitting with friends at a coffee shop and their phone bleeps, rings or chimes you immediately loose their attention. Bam! They are checking their Facebook updates, text message, Instagram and the list goes on. To allow mobile phones in the classroom it is promoting an avenue of cheating. If mobile phones are welcomed into the classroom a barrier is created between the teacher and their students. Teachers are not able to view what their students are looking at nor put a stop to it. If students are distracted by their mobile phone they will not provide their teacher eye contact or the respect they deserve.

Mobile phones in a classroom would provide new avenues for learning but unfortunately the negatives of implementing them would outweigh the positives. Some negative behaviours that would arise include students having an easy means to become off-task and an increased risk of cyber-bullying. The small screens make it easy for students to hide what they are doing, making it difficult for educators to monitor their engagement with set tasks. Classroom safety would also become at risk to cyber-bullying as students would have access to social interaction through text-messaging and social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

Technology and more importantly mobile phones are becoming more and more frequent within school classrooms. Mobile phones pose several risk factors when being used within an everyday classroom. One of the main risks is the open access to the internet. Unlike the school internet, mobile phone internet is not monitored which therefore could lead to cyber bullying and the viewing of inappropriate material. Distraction becomes a major factor as students are tempted by incoming text messages, game updates and more importantly social media. On the other hand mobile phone use can potentially work in a classroom if rules and expectations are set that both satisfy the teacher and the student.

Why might this not work? In a collaborative environment you could find the learner becomes more insular solitary in there learning by isolating themselves in their own internal environment, using the mobile phone as a conduit or means of withdrawal from the classroom into what I like to call the ICT daydream effect. Society identified impacts from mobile phones, have been shown in the media via television adds; showing a family putting there phones in a basket before coming to the dinner table so the can communicate. This identifies another reason for mobile phones not to come into the learning environment, for its effect on communication and behaviour, which is a negative influence that could occur as a result of bringing phones into the classroom environment.  Adding to this the the negative impact from the bully factor, via comments that may be written by the phone user or viewed by the phone user which have been published on social media for the world to see. Whether done with malice, ignorance or a vindictive outlook, personal, cultural or other reasons these comments cause harm to the learner and can lead to depression, and teenage suicide. Mobile phones can come in handy when your checking the spelling of a world but they can also help a student cheat….sending answers to each other…..google it etc Then comes the price factor on the owners, back pocket. Is the school held responsible for this? Not can everyone afford a mobile phone, which then influences how we perceive each other (we all wear the same uniform so that there is no social distinction and so we are all treated as equals) Mobile phones can build a divide in equality within the school and classroom environment which then impacts on behaviour and learning outcomes. Teachers can't see every mobile screen and therefore can not monitor what the student is viewing… leaving a negative mobile experience to reflect on.

Students love to use their mobile phones, the main issue that I see with phones within the classroom is that students will be using their phones for non-curriculum related activities. The teacher in a classroom that allows phones used would be constantly having to make sure that students are using their phones for academic purposes and not playing games.

Mobile phones are a key source of communication with the outside world. They are used to connect with other people, through a wide range of sources. They are not needed nor are they appropriate for classroom use, as they pose as a distraction from learning. This is due to the forever evolving world on the internet, which could also badly influence students during valuable learning time. Although mobile phones access the internet, which is a key source of education in today's society, this opens up a range of potential problems. These problems may include cyber bullying, stranger danger on the internet and inappropriate content. I believe mobile phones should be accessed outside of school, where parents are able to supervise their children. ||
 * [[image:debonoshats/blue.jpg width="140" height="128"]] || GRACE MILLER

Riccardo Amazzini

Karina Pellegrinet

Chrisine Buxton

Sam Challenor

<span style="color: #34854b; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Jessica Beazley || //**The Process:**// Where are we now? What is the next step ? Where have we been? What sort of thinking is needed? || It is a known fact that the twenty-first century is a ‘digital age’. Children in primary classrooms today are labeled as the ‘dot com’ kids. This is due to the fact that they respond positively to the incorporation of technology in the classroom. Learning manager should be encouraged to embrace every form of technology and welcome the use of mobile phones in their classroom. However, most importantly, teachers must understand how web sites, blog post and social media sites work, to ensure that they incorporating the digital tools to their best ability and to also allow students to be using the devices safely and correctly. Strict guidelines must be put in place and utilised systematically to each and every student.

Modern day society is heavily dependent on technology and it continues to dramatically improve and become more apart of everyday life. This recent shift has created terms to define those who engage in technology. Children today can be classified as 'digital natives' as they were born with technology around them. The older generations can be classified as 'digital immigrants' as they were around before technology was so heavily dependent and have to consciously make an effort to learn how to engage with it. This shift has seen the introduction of smart-boards, laptops and iPads in classrooms. When designing lessons it is important that teachers adopt a proactive approach in their planning to deal with the possible distractions and problems that arise with the use of technology.

Technology is evolving and educational classrooms need to change to cater for this. The next step would be to talk to school educators, parents and the community to gain an insight into the thoughts of others. There are several aspects that need to be taken into consideration before technology can be involved in classrooms. Educators need to look at the pros and cons of the certain technology chosen, assess policy documents and see if and how they cater for different or new technologies, and more importantly how will these technologies be implemented into the classroom.

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Lets focus on how we as educators can learn and teach in a diverse society by gain ing know ledge about technology, analysis of what will work best in the classroom environment through evaluation and feedback from others. <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">We need to educate students on not only the safety aspects but the positive aspects. Learners of today will be our Information Communication and Technology specialists of tomorrow and beyond. <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;"> Every toy has instructions and warnings, they come with rules, just as the way we use them do in the form of legislation that related to there use. <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Taking a pro-active approach to linking blended learning scaffolding to the classroom by incorporating smart boards, mobile phones.
 * <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> Understanding both the pros and cons of technology within the classroom
 * <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Apply practical knowledge to enhance learning experiences for students
 * <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;"> Look at the big picture - society impacts on a technologically savvy classroom

<span style="background-color: #f0ecec; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Devices like phones are used in classrooms of today. The students enjoy using the technology and can access a plethora of information by having a device like a phone at their finger tips. The teacher could try to reduce the misuse of phones by establishing rules and consequences of inappropriate behaviour with their students.

<span style="color: #34913d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">There is no doubt that most children would be heavily exposed to technology such as mobile phones at home. Technology has come a long way and it is vital to adapt to to the changes as they can be beneficial for many learning areas. In the past, there hasn't been a need for mobile phones in the classroom, but with society being so reliant on instant communication, maybe there is a need to have some exposure to this technology at school. Perhaps some negotiation is in order, to find an appropriate use that will enhance learning and encourage safe use of technology. ||
 * [[image:green.jpg width="147" height="121"]] || GRACE MILLER

Riccardo Amazzini

Karina Pellegrinet

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Chrisine <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Buxton

<span style="color: #1c8a21; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Jessica Beazley || //**Creativity:**// What new ideas are possible with this? What is my suggestion for success? Can I create something new? || Mobile phones can easily be incorporated in the classroom. They can be used for many tasks such as audio and visual recording, photography, graphic designs, app designing and instant researching. To put a new spin on why the use of technology can be successful and worthwhile is that it allows students to practice their fine motor skills.

Most phones have similar set-ups to iPads and tablets, where they can download programs and apps. If mobile phones were to be used there would have to be clearly outlined rules and easily set restrictions on what can and can't be used.

Mobile phones provide students with various learning opportunities. Majority of mobile hones have an app store which allows students to download new apps at the click of a button. This could become a handy learning tool as students may download apps to assist their learning such as google maps, a health app, e-books, clocks and they can even download a translator app to assist with learning a new language. In this instance educators need to monitor students learning and allow digital technologies as a form of learning.

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Mobile phones can open up creative possibilities, through access to books, other professionals enabling the collaboration on ideas, and ways to find answers to questions. Were previously out of reach for many schools, communities and countries, iPads, Smart boards and other technical devices are creating new environments and job prospects for our learners futures. <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Graphic designers are one and there are a multitude of interesting design applications for those that want to learn. <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;"> Students can learn how apps are made, develop there own, utilise in sourcing costume ideas for a school show , <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Not only do students gain in confidence and influence the positive nature of learning, they open unto creative learning and alternative way to learn. Reading Eggs is a great interactive learning tool for beginner readers that can be used in the classroom and at home. The use of mobile devices can mean that students that complete work can benefit from an extra learning experience on a learning app that is engaging

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">The new ideas that are possible with using phones in the classroom are almost limitless. This concept is beneficial for all students, especially students that have learning difficulties or impairments that find 'regular' activities hard or impossible. To achieve success I believe that students could be in charge of monitoring each other to make sure that their peers are learning and not playing games. If the teacher could see what each student was doing on their phone than this would drastically reduce students misusing the technology.

<span style="color: #1a8c33; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Mobile phones in the classroom would provide a whole new world of learning opportunities and would serve as a strong resource into giving students lifelong skills. This could encourage more interactive and collaborative learning, as well as give the students independence with researching and perhaps exploring their interests such as audio/video recording or visual design. The opportunities are endless. ||
 * [[image:debonoshats/red.jpg width="116" height="133"]] || GRACE MILLER

Riccardo Amazzini

Karina Pellegrinet

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Chrisine <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Buxton

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Sam Challenor

<span style="color: #3ba15d; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Jessica Beazley || //**Feelings:**// How do I feel about this? What do I like about the idea? What don't I like about the idea? || I strongly believe that mobile phones are beneficial in some subjects in secondary education. For instance when I was a senior school student in dance, we were encouraged to use our phones for inspiration and to select music for our routines. Without this access we would all have been dancing to the same song, which would definitely have been boring and not very creative and unique at all.

I strongly believe that in theory the implementation of mobile phones is a great idea. Unfortunately the reality is that they would not be as effective due to the amount of negative behaviours that would arise. I like the idea that they are small and portable and for low socio-economic families it would be more convenient for them to purchase their child a phone rather than an iPad (for communication reasons outside of school). This access to communication is also the downfall of implementing them in a classroom because they could communicate and bully within the school environment.

Mobile phones are an alternative way for students to learn. I believe that mobile phones should be incorporated into an educational setting but with moderation. Teachers first need to gain the trust of their students to ensure that the device is used for education purposes only.

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">The use of mobile phones in the classroom for me has its positive and negatives, I feel that by bringing them into the classroom there will be a balanced effect not only on behaviour, but engagement through active learning and investment by students. Whether these effects will be positive or negative will also be influenced by the classroom dynamics. I believe mobiles would work in a high school environment, where blended learning is used for its iterative ability to engage, motivate acquisition of knowledge, responsibility and creativity, giving an ownership of the learning journey to the students, in a more self paced environment. <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">In a lot of schools and classrooms mobiles are becoming more utilised as stated by the Sydney Morning Herald, March 23, 2011 "Mobile phones getting a better reception at School", <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">So as a teacher I feel the need to be adaptable, pro-active in learning more about the use of phones in education for myself, my learners as well as understanding the negative effects and consequences that enable problem solving. So I believed I will be joining our 21 Century learners in the use of mobile phones learning safe, responsible and creative ways.

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/mobile-phones-get-better-reception-at-school-20110322-1c5a3.html

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">I like the idea of phones in the classroom.I think that the direction in which society is heading we would be disadvantaging our learners if we do not incorporate this kind of technology into their learning. I also believe that students should not be too reliable and that non ICT learning is important. I feel that if monitored and used appropriately that smart phones in the classroom is beneficial for students.

<span style="color: #37a335; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">My first reaction to this argument is the utmost importance of education about safety on the internet. If we teach our students how to be safe, and what dangers to look out for, perhaps we can introduce this technology into the classroom. I strongly believe we should be teaching all students about internet safety anyway, as it is so important in today's society. I believe having a balance of traditional learning, and digital learning is beneficial. Students need to learn how to think for themselves, but digital learning (such as the use of mobile phones) could strongly enhance their lifelong learning skills too. ||
 * || GRACE MILLER

Riccardo Amazzini

Karina Pellegrinet

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Chrisine <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Buxton

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Sam Challenor

<span style="color: #3a8c51; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Jessica Beazley || //**Benefits:**// What are the good points? Why can this be successful? Why is this a good thing? || Mobile phones have the opportunity to be a valuable teaching and learning tool for all students (AMTA). They allow students access to web sites, email, educational software and multiple other advantages. It is observed that the young children and young adults enjoy using mobile phones and other digital devices, therefore it is believed that attitudes on individual learning will be positively affected as learners will be encouraged to utilise their phones to complete some tasks.

Mobile phones are highly convenient pieces of technology that are popular throughout the world. They provide access to apps and the internet which would aid in researching for assignments and classroom activities. Their small size makes them easy to move around and operate. Also because they are something people always have on them, it would eradicate the possibility of forgetting to bring it to class. Also because it is owned by the student they would be more responsible when handling it, therefore preventing damage of school property.

There are several positives for allowing mobile phones into educational settings. Students can use their mobile phone in emergency situations (to contact mum or dad), they have educational apps that provide learning assistance and allow learners to learn at their own pace, and they also provide access to all over the world.

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">On a cheery note anything that can help enhance the learning journey and help to deliver content that goes from boring to awesome works for me. Mobiles are a personal tool that can extend learning beyond the classroom as outlined by Megan Ormiston on the teach hub.com K12 News, Lessons and shared resources by Teacher s for Teachers "How to use cell phones as learning tools" This is another bonus for teachers having more access to resources for learners and professional collaboration avenues. A mobile is becoming the mini computer alternative.

http://www.teachhub.com/how-use-cell-phones-learning-tools

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">If teachers have the ability to make sure that the learning is quality and that students are not misusing the technology than this can be very successful. This is a good idea for preparing learners for the future. Using ICT's like smart phones in the classroom is equipping students with the skills that they require to be successful members of society. The workforce that teachers are preparing students for will require the students be confident in using technology. These two reasons are why this practise is beneficial for the students.

<span style="color: #368f49; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">There are so many benefits to incorporating technology such as mobile phones in a learning environment. It would allow students to build on their social skills through more collaboration through emails and interactive activities. It could also enhance cognitive development, through a world of endless resources in various modes (video, written, interactive, etc). Overall, it could benefit lifelong learning. ||
 * [[image:white.jpg width="153" height="133"]] || GRACE MILLER

Riccardo Amazzini

Karina Pellegrinet

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Chrisine <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Buxton

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Sam Challenor || //**Information**//: What information do I have? What are the facts? What information do I need? What do I want to KNOW? || Hewlett Packard has added to its team of researchers working on Mediascape, which is essentially a set of tools teachers can use to build mobile phone games for classroom use (AMTA). It is evident that the well known computer brand has observed mobile phones to be an attribute in the classroom. On the contrary, a research program has delivered information that student achievement significantly improved in schools that banned the use of mobile phones. Low achieving and at risk learners gained the most. It was also stated that an additional hour a week at school was gained by not allow mobile phones in the classroom (The Conversation Media Group, 2015).

It is known fact that mobile phones are a popular piece of technology used for communication in modern day society. According to recent surveys between 97% of 18-29 year olds use their phone to access the internet in a week. This evidence shows that they are a reliable device for accessing the internet. I already know the roles in which mobile phones play in the community but I would like to know what the ACTUAL effects would be if they were implemented in a classroom.

It would be interesting to see if any current teacher have tried implementing the use of mobile phones into their classroom. This will allow future educators to gain an insight into the teaching strategies used, the positives and negatives, and how they monitor students learning.

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">That the Smart Classroom 2008 advice for schools on the latest ICT research for education, suggested 7 years ago the teachers need to be ICT savvy and here we are today discussing whether mobile phones should be used in the classroom. Thick the box for using technologies in new ways to enable and transform teaching, learning and curriculum. // Smart Classrooms represents a focus on re-orienting our school structures and business processes // // around individual students and their learning needs. // // It is a transformative strategy to transition from traditional ways of working to a digital way of working that is meaningful, engaging and connected. // // The challenge lies in shifting from teaching and learning about ICT to teaching and learning with and through ICT. This means rather than using technology to do old things in new ways, we want to do new things in new ways and use technology // // to enable and transform teaching, learning and the curriculum. // http://education.qld.gov.au/smartclassrooms/documents/strategy/pdf/scbyte-elearning.pdf

//The Australian Bureau of Statistics// // **INTERNET USE AND MOBILE PHONES**//

//**INTERNET USAGE**//

//In the 12 months prior to April 2009, an estimated 2.2 million (79%) children accessed the Internet either during school hours or outside of school hours. The proportion of males (80%) accessing the Internet was not significantly different from females (79%). The proportion of children accessing the Internet increased by age, with 60% of 5 to 8 year olds accessing the Internet compared with 96% of 12 to 14 year olds. (Table 19)//

//**HOME INTERNET USAGE,** By age//

// A higher proportion of children used the Internet at home (92%) than at school (86%). Children using the Internet at home used it for a wide variety of activities, with the most popular being educational activities (85%), playing online games (69%) and listening to or downloading music (47%). Of the 2 million children who used the Internet at home, 42% usually used it for 2 hours or less per week, while 17% used it more than 10 hours per week. //

//** MOBILE PHONE USAGE **//

// In 2009, this survey collected data on children's mobile phone ownership for the first time. It is estimated that 31% (841,400) of children had a mobile phone at the time of interview. A higher proportion of girls had a mobile phone (33%) compared with boys (29%). Older children were most likely to have a mobile phone (76% for 12 to 14 year olds), while amongst the youngest group (5 to 8 year olds) only 2% of children had a mobile phone. (Table 19) //

// Tasmania had the highest proportion of children with a mobile phone (41%), while in the Northern Territory 27% of children had mobile phones. There was no difference between the proportion of children who had a mobile phone by their location (living in a state capital city or outside of a state capital city (including Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory)). Mobile phone ownership was 33% for children living in outer regional areas, 31% for children living in major cities and 30% for children living in inner regional areas. Mobile phone ownership also varied by family type, with children in one-parent families more likely to have a mobile phone (38%) than those in couple families (29%). (Table 19) //

//**MOBILE PHONE OWNERSHIP,** By state/territory//

// More children used their mobile phone more for contacting family (60%) than for contacting friends (36%). The proportion of children using their mobile phone more for contacting family varied with age, with 95% of 5 to 8 year olds using it for this purpose compared to 52% of 12 to 14 year olds. Only 4% of children had used their mobile phone to access the Internet in the 12 months prior to interview. (Table 21) // //This page last updated 30 October 2012// http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Products/4901.0~Apr+2009~Main+Features~Internet+use+and+mobile+phones

<span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">We all are continually evolving in our learning, that the world of education is changing <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">What do I know - that I need to learn more <span style="color: #3191d6; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">What do I need to and want to know - more about the use and application of technology in the classroom and how it links to curriculum

<span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">It is a fact that smart phones play a key role for people of all ages within society. It makes sense to equip the future leaders of tomorrow with the technology that they will need to be successful as well as active and informed citizens. <span style="font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">Students do like to use technology and from my experience as a learner using technology I would do things that I was not meant to be doing. Smart phones in the classroom make it easy for learners to misbehave and not do what is required of them. || http://www.amta.org.au/articles/amta/Mobile.phones.make.headway.in.education http://theconversation.com/how-smart-is-it-to-allow-students-to-use-mobile-phones-at-school-40621 ||
 * || GRACE MILLER ||  || References:

<span style="display: block; height: 1px; left: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: 2236px; width: 1px;">Students love to use their mobile phones, the main issue that I see with phones within the classroom is that students will be using their phones for non-curriculum related activities. The teacher in a classroom that allows phones used would be constantly having to make sure that students are using their phones for academic purposes and not playing games.