5 On a more routine basis, cell phones can assist with multiple aspects of learning about technology. Technology is continually advancing and becoming increasingly integral to everyday life. Instead of ignoring technology in the classroom, teachers should instruct students how to use it appropriately. Researchers agree, calling the understanding of media and technology the “new literacy” (Moje, 2009). They argue that not only should technology be used in schools, but that technology lesson plans should be incorporated into the classroom. Read this claim from paragraph 5 of the passage: On a more routine basis, cell phones can assist with multiple aspects of learning about technology. Which type of evidence does the author use to support this claim? a. Expert opinion b. Anecdotal evidence c. No evidence d. Facts and statistics

What are your thoughts on this? How do you see the role of technology in your classroom.Technology can make learning more interactive and engaging. For example, students can use educational apps or games to practice skills in a fun way.It allows for personalized learning, where students can work at their own pace and receive immediate feedback. Technology provides access to a vast amount of information and resources, making it easier for students to research and learn about different topics.

Cell Phones: Classroom Technology of the Future 1 The cell phone. No longer a device just to make telephone calls, cell phones can now be used to take pictures and record video, send text messages and tweets, and access the Internet. Using a smartphone, you can receive and send email, get directions, play games, listen to music, and watch movies. You can now speak to your cell phone and it will answer back. Ask it a question and it can tell you the answer. At some stores, customers can pay using their cell phones. The cell phone has become a handheld computer—an integral part of day-to-day technology. The question, therefore, inevitably arises: Is it appropriate for students to use cell phones in schools? Some schools have adopted policies to ban cell phone use in the classroom, but are these initiatives reasonable? Although they have limitations, cell phones can be used to ensure student safety, help with job skill preparation, and aid in classroom instruction. 2 The first cell phone call was made in 1973 by Martin Cooper, an engineer at Motorola. On a New York City street, he wowed observers with the new device. Ten years later, mobile phones were available to the public, and since then cell phone technology has completely changed communication (CBC News, 2013). According to the International Telecommunications Union (2013), a part of the United Nations, there are currently an estimated 7 billion cell phone subscriptions globally. Research completed for the Pew Research Internet Project reveals that in 2012, 85 percent of American adults had a cell phone (Duggan & Rainie, 2012). The popularity of cell phones has expanded among adolescents in the past few decades as well, and now 78 percent of teens use cell phones (Madden et al., 2013). 3 This proliferation of cell phone use among teens can work to their benefit. It can help keep them safe. Allowing cell phones in schools can increase student safety in the event of emergencies at or near school. It is unfortunate but true that recent events have proven that students are proactive in using their cell phones in times of emergency on school campuses. 4 Cell phones also allow students access to important public announcements and alerts. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have developed Wireless Emergency Alerts. These are text messages that will warn the public about severe weather events, possible floods, or other local and national emergencies (FCC, n.d.). Having access to cell phones in schools can be the key to keeping students safe. 5 On a more routine basis, cell phones can assist with multiple aspects of learning about technology. Technology is continually advancing and becoming increasingly integral to everyday life. Instead of ignoring technology in the classroom, teachers should instruct students how to use it appropriately. Researchers agree, calling the understanding of media and technology the “new literacy” (Moje, 2009).

First read the passage below. Then answer the questions.“Do Cell Phones Belong in the Classroom?”By Robert Earl[W]hatever a school's approach to technology, cell phones seem to be nearly ubiquitous.  An April 2010 study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project and the University of Michigan found that in schools that permitted students to have cell phones, 71 percent of students sent or received text messages on their cell phones in class.  In the majority of schools -- those that allow students to have phones in school but not use them in the classroom - the percentage was almost as high: 65%.  Even in schools that ban cell phones entirely, the percentage was still a shocking 58%.            Many teachers have given in and allowed their students to listen to music through their earbuds while they're doing individual class work (reading or writing or conducting research).  "I concentrate better on my schoolwork when I'm listening to music," is the rationalization from many students.  Many teachers seem to accept this reasoning, little knowing about the data on multitasking and its deleterious effects on concentration and the ability to think clearly.  Two years ago, for example, Peter Bregman wrote in the Harvard Business Review Blog Network that multitasking can reduce productivity by as much as 40%, increase stress and cause a 10-point fall in IQ. Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/05/do-cell-phones-belong-in-the-classroom/257325/Links to an external site. After reading the excerpt above, a student wrote the sentences below.  High school students always use cell phones in class.  Their teachers let them do this because they don't know that multitasking totally destroys students' ability to think.Are these sentences effective or ineffective? Choose the best response below.Group of answer choicesYes, they are effective. They need no revisions.No, there are too many boosters like "always" and "totally destroys." These should be replaced with more specific information or hedges like "sometimes" or "may do this because..."No, there are too many hedges. These should be replaced with more boosters like "absolutely" or "certainly."

8 Opponents of cell phone use in schools believe that cell phones are a distraction to many students. They argue that if students have access to personal calls and texts, they will not focus on their classwork. However, it is possible that cell phones can be advantageous for both teachers and students. Educational applications and internet access on smartphones are useful tools. In history classes, for example, cell phones can be used to explore primary sources on the internet or to find facts about current events that are not yet in textbooks. Cell phones can also be used to increase student collaboration, critical thinking, and personalized feedback from teachers (Biancarosa & Griffiths, 2012). Cell phones are already enhancing some classroom experiences. According to a Pew Research Center study, 73 percent of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers claim that their students use cell phones to complete assignments in their classrooms (Higgins, 2013). Read this claim from paragraph 8 of the passage: Cell phones are already enhancing some classroom experiences. Which type of evidence does the author use to support this claim? a. Anecdotal evidence b. No evidence c. Facts and statistics d. Expert opinion

Another student wrote the following:It's almost impossible for a teacher to stop a student from bringing a cell phone to class, but teachers can help them use devices responsibly. First, teachers can give students the facts about research on multitasking with a cell phone while doing classroom assignments. They can also model effective use of cell phones with interactive activities like Kahoot or Poll Everywhere. Then, during activities when students need to concentrate, teachers can ask students to put their phones face down on their desks or put them away. When teachers take the time to explain the "why" behind their rules on cell phones, students are much more likely to not only follow the rules but also have more effective study habits outside of class.Are these sentences effective or ineffective? Choose the best response below.Group of answer choicesYes, they are effective. They need no revision.No, there are too many hedges. This needs to be revised so that the hedges are removed or replaced with boosters.No, there are too many boosters. These sentences need to be revised so that the boosters are removed or replaced with hedges.