There Are No Walls in the 21st Century Classroom
I believe mobile devices (and a reliable internet connection) hold a lot of potential for learning no matter where you find yourself in the world. As Richardson explained in his ebook Why School i n his chapter Rethink Assessment , classrooms are often the only place in their lives where students are told not to use technology. This double standard is a disservice to students as the real-world work situations in which the school system is supposedly preparing them for does not have this same attitude towards technology. Ironically, even as a teacher, when I don’t know something in class, I take out my cellphone and look up the answer! Mobile devices are already prevalent in my classroom but I am lucky to live in a neighbourhood with a high socio-economic status and a school division and parent council who generously purchase technology. We often make use of technology as part of our teaching practice in some of these ways: 1) Kahoot : This site is a great...