Module 8 Activity 9 Reflection

Module 8

Module 8 Activity 9 Reflection

Cell phones have seen widespread use in St. Vincent and the Grenadines especially in the last 10 yrs  initially Cell phones were the rich and famous now almost everyone has a cell phones.  The phones previous were used to send and receive call, little game etc. Today cell phones have move from that place until they are regarded to smart phones where they have apps that can be found on a computer. Students use these phone to communicate with friends through the social networks, email, messenger because cell phones are readily available to students it is very easy for teachers to integrate this device in their lessons.

Three advantages of cell phones in the classroom includes

1.  They make communication faster.

2.   Students become more stimulated and engaged

3.  Learning will extend outside the classroom through social networks.

While some of three advantages of cell phones in the classroom  includes

1.  Disruption of classes

2.  Students may get sidetrack with the task at hand.

3.  Teacher need to monitor student carefully because may view inappropriate content.

If teachers plan effectively to include cell phones in the classroom it can definitely improve the teaching and learning situation and improve students educational output. Teachers have to be on board with the use of these new devices that are available to enhance learning  in the classroom and to make the environment more students centered.

This activity was an interesting one since new light was shed on cell phones in the classroom.