Cell+Phones+and+MP3+Players

=**__TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM:__ Cell Phones, MP3 players and E-mail**= __CELLPHONES__ __MP3 PLAYERS__ __E-MAIL__ ...
 * Ways to use the devices:**
 * Text reminders for school projects and assignments
 * scavenger hunt using cell phones to solve math problems
 * survey the classroom with texting
 * google/ internet
 * studying tool
 * calculator
 * recorder
 * stop watch/ timer
 * emergency response
 * educational apps (smartphones)
 * shooping apps
 * planners
 * with an ipod- everything you can do with a cell phone: millions of apps are available for example: spell checks, dictionaries, math help, reading strategies,etc.
 * music can be played to set different moods of the environment
 * some music even helps students focus better
 * teachers can give children (ex-that are dyslexic) audio books to download on their mp3 players to listen to.
 * Students can share educational podcasts and even create their own as a class project that contribute to the lesson or subject in general via itunes.
 * Some video can be shared among students that contribute to that class activities and lessons, such as "how to" videos, etc.
 * email allows students to keep in contact with each other in case any help is needed or any questions come up
 * email allows students to keep in contact with the teacher in and out of the classroom
 * program called epal- (penpal through email: can connect students with other students all over the world)
 * email work to teachers in case of an absence- (ables work to be turned in on time)
 * Dropbox is a new way for students and teachers to upload and share assignments; students could even use the Dropbox app to upload assignments through their phones or other devices
 * Let's Crate is another way for students and teachers to share information and upload assignments
 * email allows students to help each other with homework
 * Sources:**

__Cellphone Sources:__ > This website shows how students can use cell-phones in a creative educational way. > This website shows 33 different cool ways to incorporate cell phone usage in a class room. > This website is about an elementary school that is has integrated technology into their classrooms. __Mp3 Sources:__ > This website shows 100 ways to use an ipod to learn and or study better > This website gives reviews on audio books for mp3 players __Email Sources:__ > This website shows how the epal program works. > This website allows students to sign up for Dropbox. > This website allows you to sign up for Let's Crate > This website shows cool ways to use email in the classroom.
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 * [|https://www.dropbox.com/]
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