The Mobile Native

APRIL 27, 2014

There are major concerns regarding social media and the fear of allowing students to use their cell phones for educational purposes. As an educator and parent, I have come to the realization that, like it or not, social media and mobile learning devices are going to be an integral part of our children’s lives.

BYOD 109

BYOD Social Media Mobile Learning Guidelines 109

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is often used interchangeably with other acronyms such as BYOT (Bring Your own Technology), BYOPC ( Bring your Own PC), BYOP ( Bring Your Own Phone). The essence of BYOD revolves around encouraging and permitting students to bring their own personally-owned electronic gadgets to class.

BYOD 100

BYOD Digital Divide Education Guidelines 100

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

And when I peer into classrooms, I see students tuning out their peers and teachers and focusing instead on YouTube and social media. I have guidelines for cellphone and smartphone use, but it’s a constant struggle to keep kids engaged in lessons and off their phones. Earbuds and brightly colored headphones are everywhere.

Smartphone 40

Smartphone Accessibility Learning Social Media 40