Week 5

a. What was the most significant thing you learned in class this week?

There were a lot of interesting websites that we were introduced to this week. The thing that stood out the most was a blog about cell phones in class.

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/10/cell-phones-in-my-civics-class-parent.html

I have been very much opposed to cell phones in class. My attitude was that if a student is using one, their parent will have to come and get it back. This particular posting is making my wonder if they could be useful.

b. What questions do you have and what do you want to learn more about?

No questions this week.

c. What applications do you see to classroom practice based on what you learned?

Since I'm beginning to question my views of cell phones in the class room, I'm trying to think of some way their use could be applicable. I'm still thinking this one through, but I did like the blog. In trying to find an opinion, it could be a way to ask many people in a short amount of time.