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On the one hand, I think cell phones are overrated, on the other, I'm mildly disgusted by the presence of metal detectors and bag checks, with confiscation invo
by unimpressive 14y ago
On the one hand, I think cell phones are overrated, on the other, I'm mildly disgusted by the presence of metal detectors and bag checks, with confiscation involved if phones are detected.
- keithpeter 14y agoI suspect that the metal detectors may allow for the detection of knives, guns and so on as well as electronics, but I agree that turning your schools into places that feel like part of the criminal justice system may not be a good signal to send. A modern feature/smartish phone of the kind that a teenager can afford in the UK (usually a Blackberry because of the superb social network that RIM have accidentally built) could be really useful in the classroom. I've had students taking photos of solutions to examples in the class as a quick way of capturing information; I've had students using WolframAlpha to plot graphs/check the solution to equations; I've had specific students playing a youtube about a mathematics skill so they can see a different explanation. I provide PDF files scaled so each page is a flashcard when viewed on the typical small screen; just use A6 slide size and 24 point text. The problem is the attention disruption that occurs through the messaging. Maybe a class set of iPod touches running on a closed wifi?
- unimpressive 14y ago>I suspect that the metal detectors may allow for the detection of knives, guns and so on as well as electronics Well I would hope so. >may not be a good signal to send. Oh make no mistake, their presence really disgusts me, this is just another off-putting aspect.