Students will use their cell phones to enhance their learning in several ways. They can use calendar and planner apps to track assignments. They can also take notes electronically. Teachers can set up polls and questions for students to respond to via text. Students can research online for projects and learn internet etiquacy. Teachers can also set up online pen pals. Useful education apps mentioned include Nearpod for receiving lesson materials, ExitTicket for feedback, NewsoMatic for current events, and Book Creator for student-designed texts.

1. Students will
use cell
phones to
enhance their
learning
experience.
OBJECTIVE
THREE

2. Calendars
and Planner
Features
• Use the Calendar’s reminders to track assignments.
• The Notes section could also be an environmental-friendly
and interactive way to track the lesson.

3. Texting
Students can text responses when teachers set up
polls through www.polleverywhere.com or reflection
questions set up through www.classpager.com or
www.learninginhand.com

4. Internet
• Students can research for projects.
• Teachers can teach internet etiquette.
• Teachers can begin online pen pals for
Geography projects

5. Apps
• Nearpod is an excellent app that allows students to
receive slides, review Q&As, and see copies of
assignments from their teachers. It’s Blackboard in
your hands.
• Formative responses can be created on the
ExitTicket app, so that teachers can gauge what
students have learned after a lesson.
• For history teachers NewsoMatic is a great app for
introducing students to current events.
• Students can be encouraged to design their own
information texts through the Book Creator app.