Cell Phones in Schools

Mar 5, 2020 · 45 min · Season 1 · Episode 5 · 43.8 MB

0:00-45:29

Streams straight from the publisher. PodNod never proxies or re-hosts episode audio.

Cell phones are everywhere, but should they be in classrooms? This week the hosts approach the question of the appropriate use of cell phones and educational mobile technology in schools. Is it better to ban phones from schools altogether, or should we teach students about the appropriate use of phones in a variety of environments? Katie discusses some of her favorite educational apps and websites. Chelsea learned about RetroPie, and Katie discusses the Oscar-winning movie Parasite.

Sources:

Wikipedia: History of Mobile Phones

Forecasts for 1907 Cartoon

NPR Story on Childhood Cell Phone Use

Education Week Story on Banning Smart Phones in Schools

NPR Story on Laptop and Phone Bans

NEA Story on Mobile Phone Use

Oxford Learning: Should Cell Phones Be Allowed in Classrooms?

Parasite (Rotten Tomatoes)

Raspberry Pi Retro Arcade Gaming Kit