We listen as Liz Kolb talks about using cellphones in the classroom. I’m not kidding, our mouths were hanging open! She has so many amazing links and resources. Also be on the lookout for her new book.
Delicious links at Seedlings Geek of the Week
Links from the show (Thanks Bob!):
- Cell Phones in Learning Blog
- Liz’ K12Online Conference 2007 Presentation
- Liz’ Teaching Philosophy
- Ideas for Classroom Rules (by Liz)
New tools for Cell Phones (by Liz):
- Cell Phone On-Demand Radio (Lexy, Cellecast, Foneshow )
- Voice marks recorded directly to a Google map (Geograffiti)
- Mobile Digital Storytelling (Earfl )
- Anytime, Anywhere guided research (ChaCha, Kwiry, Mymiamia )
- QRcodes (Kaywa, Snappr )
- Significance of “mobile skills” in 21st Century Job Market (Mob4hire )
- Free Group Text Messaging Services (Abbyme, Sendible, Remember the Milk, Remindr, Text4deaf )
- Create “Museum” tours by cell phone (Guide by Cell,Museum 411 )
Liz is currently working on the following with students:
Weekly Podcast Project
Text Alerts
Class Polling/BrainstromingScavenger Hunt for Homework/Field Trips
Success Stories (from Liz):
- PBS Ready to Learn Study (Mobile Video for literacy learning)
- K-8 St. Joseph Schools in Trenton (Radio Theater Podcasts )
- Joe Wood Middle School Science (Brainstorming Text Message Board, Polling with Polleverywhere)
- Craik School in Canada (8th graders infusing cell phones in literature class )
Moblogging Links (from Liz):
The View From My Window 