This document discusses the pros and cons of using mobile devices in education. It identifies key benefits like allowing fun and fast learning through access to information and social media. However, it also notes potential downsides such as distraction, inappropriate content, and cyberbullying. The document concludes by offering strategies for integrating mobile devices successfully, such as setting up lesson plans, blocking apps and websites, and incorporating learning games with breaks from screen time.

1. MOBILE DEVICES
By Cameron Snead
Technology for Teaching

2. WHAT IS A MOBILE DEVICE
• A portable computing device such as a
smartphone or tablet computer.
• Something most of us use everyday

3. PROS OF MOBILE DEVICES
• Fun : Student will like it
• Fast : Internet will be high
speed
• Helpful : Student can learn on
Mobile devices

4. LIST OF PROS OF MOBILE DEVICES
• Safety: Contact for emergency
• Instant Answer : Search and learn
• Social Learning: Social
Media(Facebook/Twitter)
• Wilder access of Information : creative
outside of their bubble (Spanish)
• Ensure Participation : All student like to
use Electronic Devices

5. CONS OF MOBILE DEVICES
• Blocked websites:
Inappropriate websites
• Disruptive: Ringers could go
off
• Cheating : Student get answer
from others.

6. LIST OF CONS OF MOBILE DEVICE
• Cyberbullying : Could lead to
problems in classroom
• Distraction from task: Social
Media and texting others
• Disconnect student from being
social : Lack ability of verbal
communicating
• False information: Information
they may search could be false

7. STRATEGIES TO USE MOBILE DEVICES
SUCCESSFULLY
• Have classroom lesson plan set up
• Have extra Mobile devices for student
• Block inappropriate website
• Block useless Apps
• Make sure networking is available

8. STRATEGIES FOR MOBILE DEVICES
• Incorporate learning games
• Sharing is caring
• Build in breaks from devices
• Conduct teacher check-ins

9. MORE STRATEGIES

10. CITES
• https://www.techwalla.com/articles/disadvantages-mobile-phones-schools
• https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/pros-and-cons-of-
allowing-digital-devices-in-the-classroom/
• https://tophat.com/blog/6-pros-cons-technology-classroom/