Leading up to tonight’s debate I was mostly curious about how each team would interpret the topic. “Openness and Sharing” is quite the vague statement and I was anticipating that the debate teams would mostly discuss sharing when it comes to media, such as pictures or videos of students themselves and possibly their work. Each … Continue reading The Great EdTech Debate – CHAPTER SIX – Openness and Sharing in Schools is not fair to our students.
Continue readingCellphones in the Classroom – Yay or Nay?
This issue has been debated so often. Almost as often as hats in schools or gum chewing. Yet as digital citizenship education and approaches change and improve and more educators gain confidence teaching using online tools, cellphones in my experience serve as additional tech options when limited school computers arent available. Both teams debated this […]
Continue readingShould cell phones be banned in the Classroom?
This is a controversial topic with many teachers; as we saw with the results of the vote it is an even split with teachers that want them VS. teachers that want them gone. There were great arguments made by both sides. Skyler and Alyssa argued that cell phones were a positive addition to the classroom while Jill and Tarina took thatContinue reading “Should cell phones be banned in the Classroom?”
Continue readingDebate #5: Should cell phones be banned in the classroom?
I was really disappointed to have missed our last debate due to my work. The topic was whether or not cellphones should be banned in the classroom. I watched the class recording – and clearly I missed out on was the opportunity to participa…
Continue readingThe Great EdTech Debate – CHAPTER FIVE – Should cell phones be banned in the classroom?
Tonight’s debate featured two teams debating whether or not cell phones should be banned in the classroom. Each team made fantastic use of the fact that this topic is hotly debated in the media, by incorporating news reports and popular media clips in their opening arguments. As the debate progressed, it felt as though really … Continue reading The Great EdTech Debate – CHAPTER FIVE – Should cell phones be banned in the classroom?
Continue readingBan Cellphones in Classrooms?
Cellphones in classrooms has been a great debate since people started carrying ‘brick phones’ and ‘flip phones’. This week, Jill and Tarina argued there should not be phones in the classroom while Alyssa and Skyler fought against the cell phone ban. Jill and Tarina made four points in their opening video to support cellphones beingContinue reading “Ban Cellphones in Classrooms?”
Continue readingBan, no! Collaborative guidelines, yes!
The debate on banning cell phones in the classroom has been one for the technological ages. At first, of course, not everyone had access to a cell phone, and many still don’t. But let’s not kid ourselves, the vast majority of high school and upper elementary school kids have a cell phone, whether it is … Continue reading Ban, no! Collaborative guidelines, yes!
Continue readingIs Social Media Ruining Childhood?
Is social media ruining childhood? This is a very big question. I got to debate this topic in Tuesday’s class. My partner Laurie and I debated on the ‘agree’ side of the statement that social media is in fact ruining childhood, while Dean and Amy argued against us that it is not ruining childhood. MyContinue reading “Is Social Media Ruining Childhood?”
Continue readingThe Great EdTech Debate – CHAPTER FOUR – Is Social Media Ruining Childhood?
It feels very strange to compose this blog regarding a contemporary issue in the world of EdTech – when the contemporary issues in the world right now are so intense. I wont lie – this was a hard post to write because I am tired. Tired of being plugged in, engaged and connected through Social … Continue reading The Great EdTech Debate – CHAPTER FOUR – Is Social Media Ruining Childhood?
Continue readingDebate #4: Is Social Media Runing Childhood?
I was really looking forward to this debate, as I knew it would be a HOT topic. Tonight it was Laurie & Christina vs. Amy & Dean arguing for and against, and it did not dissapoint.I was happy to be a part of Amy and Dean’s video to s…
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